This week we listen to a special broadcast by 3CR presenter and producer Michele Vescio. Michele was kind enough to give us permission to play their interview with Malaika Mfalme, a queer non-binary mixed-race African/Australian POC and singer/songwriter. Malaika spoke to Michele about their queer and cultural identities in the context of disability, illness, ableism, visibility, and representation. This conversation was part of 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast - a special 7 hours of trans and gender diverse radio in the lead up to the 2021 Transgender Day of Visibility in late March.

Michele Vescio is a 3CR presenter/ producer and trainer and a sound artist/ designer working in mixed media. Their work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries and non-traditional public spaces. Follow them via the Twitter handle @Mchl_Vsc.

You can listen to the full interview + more content from that episode here. 

Content Warning
This interview contains descriptions and discussions of mental health and illness, othering, and queerphobia that may be distressing for some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service.