Just when you feel you have a handle on the power of music, something happens. I didn't need reminding of what music can do, but my first trip to WOMADelaide was a reminder that it can fulfil you in new and exciting ways. As we stare down the barrel of potentially heightened xenophobia thanks to this damn virus, it doesn't hurt to remember that we are just a small part of a big world. But that our actions, our words and our stories truly matter. If you're feeling down about the world (and you've got a spare hour) go and find an artist you've never heard from a country you've never been to. Listen to their music, read their story, learn about a culture you never knew about. I promise it'll help you personally, and it'll help the world. If we all try and make a tiny difference, it might have a big impact. |
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| | | | | As the band get ready to celebrate their 20th anniversary, they talk us through their early years and inspirations. | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | | | | Indie legends and fresh faces made Golden Plains 2020 another weekend to remember. | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | | | | Simpsons and Spinal Tap legend Harry Shearer is a big Zan Rowe fan. This week, they finally met. | | | | | | |
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| | | | | This Saturday triple j counts down the Hottest 100 songs of the decade. Rage will celebrate by playing some of the era's biggest tracks, introduced by guest programmers from the past 10 years. Tune in Saturday from 10am, then again from 12:38am on ABC TV. | | | | | | |
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