The NAIDOC Week the BlakCast Network is marking the 50-year anniversary of a movement that has championed truth-telling, cultural pride and self-determination. In partnership with ARN’s iHeart, BlakCast is inviting Australians to engage with the rich histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a curated collection of podcasts exploring culture, identity, community and lived experience.
BlakCast founder Mundanara Bayles said:
“This year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly, honours five decades of NAIDOC leadership and community.
“NAIDOC Week is a great opportunity to connect with your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and celebrate First Nations stories and experiences. The BlakCast podcast network now has three First Nations led podcasts across our slate with conversations ranging from entrepreneurship and being Blak in the workplace, to navigating the arts industry and making music grounded in culture, plus much more.
“For 50 years NAIDOC has celebrated our cultures, and we invite you to listen, learn and celebrate with us.”
The curated collection of podcast episodes available on iHeart, include:
Culture Capital
Culture Capital hosts Prabha Nandagopal and Mundanara Bayles were joined by internationally acclaimed writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay on Monday July 6 to commence NAIDOC Week. The New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist brings her insights on culture, identity and storytelling.
Where leadership meets lived experience, Culture Capital features interviews with the thinkers shaping the future – political leaders, changemakers, cultural icons and business innovators.
Access Granted with Lowanna Grant
Access Granted spotlights First Nations voices, including recent guest Miss Kaninna. In a candid conversation with Lowanna, the pair yarn about the creative process behind tracks like Mob Ties, the power of truth-telling through music, and carrying culture and community through artistry.
Black Magic Woman
On Wednesday July 8 , Black Magic Woman welcomes Akala Newman, a self-described Wiradjuri/Gadigal Dark Pop Angel, artist, activist and academic. After performing at Sydney’s New Year’s Eve broadcast at the Opera House with her anthemic Country Calling, Akala shares her journey, artistry and advocacy.
Hosted by Founder of the BlakCast Podcast Network and Co-Founder of The Black Card Mundanara Bayles, Black Magic Woman features uplifting conversation with mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and their resilience.