Dr. Shellie Morris (Wardaman, Yanyuwa) is a legend in the Northern Territory. Affectionately known as the ‘Mother of Music’, she’s spent the past 25 years writing songs with more than 70 remote bush communities.In that time, Shellie’s learned to sing in 17 different languages – many of which are considered ‘sleeping’ or close to extinction, including her own Yanyuwa tongue. In this episode, Jen and Shellie head to Kakadu to visit Shellie’s sister Mandy Muir. On the way, Jen learns about Shellie’s emotional homecoming after being adopted at birth; the healing influence of her Elders, the Borroloola Songwomen, and the next generation of strong, cultural women who are keeping their languages alive through song. Find out more about Shellie Morris:https://www.shelliemorris.com/ Listen to the full album Waralungku by Arrkula Yinbayarra:https://arrkulayinbayarra.bandcamp.com/album/waralungku
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Shellie Morris: Backbone of this Country
Dr. Shellie Morris (Wardaman, Yanyuwa) is a legend in the Northern Territory. Affectionately known as the ‘Mother of Music’, she’s spent the past 25 years writing songs with more than 70 remote bush communities. In that time, Shellie’s learned to sing in 17 different languages – many of which are considered ‘sleeping’ or close to extinction, including her own Yanyuwa tongue. In this episode, Jen and Shellie head to Kakadu to visit Shellie’s sister Mandy Muir. On the way, Jen learns about Shellie’s emotional homecoming after being adopted at birth; the healing influence of her Elders, the Borroloola Songwomen, and the next generation of strong, cultural women who are keeping their languages alive through song. Find out more about Shellie Morris: https://arrkulayinbayarra.bandcamp.com/album/waralungku https://www.shelliemorris.com/
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JEN CLOHER: Rumaki
Since releasing their fifth album, Ko Au Te Awa, Ko Te Awa Ko Au, and the first season of this podcast, Jen Cloher not only found their way home, they packed up their life and moved there. They’ve enrolled in a year long Te Reo Māori rumaki (immersive) language course at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki, Aotearoa, NZ. “Rumaki means to immerse or drown”, Jen explains, “and for a beginner like me, drowning in the Māori language definitely sums up the experience.”In this episode, Jen speaks with Anahera Neho-Cooper from Te Reo Maioha – a Māori language class based in Melbourne that utilises the well-loved Te Ataarangi method of learning. Jen also stops by Tauranga Moana to get some survival tips from their friend Ani Bennett, who has just completed a year long immersion.For more on this podcast and for the best transcripts head to https://everybodystryingpodcast.com/ Find out more about Jen Cloher:https://www.jencloher.com/jen Show notes:‘Being Human’ performed by Te Hononga o Ngā Iwi and Jen Cloher band at the Northcote Town Hall 2023. Recorded by Dave Manton for Double J.‘Toku Reo Toku Ohooho’ performed by Waiata Takatāpui written by Te Tāwhiro Maxwell & Okeroa Huriwaka.‘Whakatupuranga Rua Mano’ performed by students at Te Wananga o Raukawa written by Tipi Wehipeihana.Taonga puoro composed and performed by Pānia Elmsly. With thanks to Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Te Reo Maioha and Waiata Takatāpui.Credits:Executive Producer/Host: Jen CloherProducer/Engineer: Jon TjhiaStory Editor: Beź ZewdieCover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke-Te AhoLayout and Design: Sebastian WhiteWeb Design: Aron LebaniAnimation: Charlie BuddWith thanks to: Three Triple R 102.7FM and Creative Australia.
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Jen Cloher: Rumaki
Since releasing their fifth album, Ko Au Te Awa, Ko Te Awa Ko Au, and the first season of this podcast, Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home , Jen Cloher has packed up their life in Naarm, (Melbourne) and moved home to Aotearoa, New Zealand. They’ve enrolled in a year long Te Reo Māori rumaki (immersive) language course at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki. “Rumaki means to immerse or drown”, Jen explains, “and for a beginner like me, drowning in the Māori language definitely sums up the experience.” In this episode, Jen speaks with Anahera Neho-Cooper from Te Reo Maioha – a Māori language class based in Melbourne that utilises the well-loved Te Ataarangi method of learning. Jen also stops by Tauranga Moana to get some survival tips from their friend Ani Bennett, who has just completed a year long immersion. Find out more about Jen Cloher: https://www.jencloher.com/jen
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Everybody's Trying To Find Their Way Home - Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to the second season of Everybody's Trying To Find Their Way Home. A podcast where Jen Cloher speaks with Māori and First Nations songwriters who are writing and performing in their languages.Learn more at https://everybodystryingpodcast.com/Credits:Executive Producer/Host: Jen CloherProducer/Engineer: Jon TjhiaStory Editor: Beź ZewdieCover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke-Te AhoLayout and Design: Sebastian WhiteWeb Design: Aron LebaniAnimation: Charlie BuddWith thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM and Creative Australia.