Irene Zhong 04/12/2024

Wednesday, 4 December 2024 - 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Irene Zhong

Womin Djeka!

 

Ajak Kwai interviews Irene Zhong, a Hakka Chinese singer, songwriter who explores the topic of community and the inconsistent nature of existence in their music and associated visual media. They talk about Irene's experience growing up queer and neuro-divergent, and Irene's experience being percieved as somebody that they aren't, and how that affects their creative process and their moitvation for creating music. Ajak also plays music from Gordon Koang and Makou Bil to finish off the episode. 

 

Track #1 - Deer Friend by Irene

Track #2 - Salaam by Gordon Koang

Track #3 - Ca Nhom Lok Mar by Makou Bil

Ajak Kwai performing at '3CR Radio Music Feast' in November 2022
Wednesday 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Giving voice to the local African community to tell their stories through music and spoken word. Challenging one-sided political narratives that deny our contribution to society and create hostility toward our community. ENGLISH, DINKA, NUER, ARABIC

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Ajak Kwai

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