Dr. Lou Bennett (Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta) is songwriting royalty. A founding member of both the Black Arm Band and ARIA award winning trio, TIDDAS. Lou has spent her life dedicated to what she describes as ‘Sovereign Language Rematriation’ and her passion is traced back to her love for her people and Country. Lou takes Jen home to Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Victoria’s north west to share the heartbreaking story of the Djaara baby. On the way home they are greeted by an unexpected friend. Find out more about Dr Lou Bennett: https://www.vic.gov.au/dr-lou-bennett See tour dates and listen to Jen’s new album: https://bio.site/jencloher  Credits: Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams Story Editor: Karla Arnall Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke -Te Aho Layout and Design: Sebastian White Web Design: Aron Lebani With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts

Theia (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Tīpa) has earned a reputation for fearless pop music. Now her Māori language project, Te Kaahu o Rangi [Taite Music Prize] has caught the imagination of new fans worldwide. In this episode, Jen and Theia head out to the Waikato River to trace the origins of Theia’s rich songwriting ancestry, dig into the significance of Pai Mārire, and spend time at Theia’s beloved Taupiri. Find out more about Te Kaahu: https://www.princesstheia.com/https://www.princesstheia.com/ See tour dates and listen to Jen’s new album: https://bio.site/jencloher  Credits: Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams Story Editor: Karla Arnall Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke -Te Aho Layout and Design: Sebastian White Web Design: Aron Lebani With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts

Jen Cloher (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) was on tour in Aotearoa in 2019 when something happened that changed the course of their life. Four years later, Jen is a new person — about to set out on an international tour (Aus, UK, Europe and Aotearoa) for a new album that weaves their matrilineal language, Te reo Māori throughout. Before they can begin to document other Māori and First Nations experiences, Jen will need to face imposter syndrome, stare down shame, and walk open hearted towards their language and culture. See tour dates and listen to Jen’s new album: jencloher.com Credits: Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams Story Editor: Karla Arnall Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho Layout and Design: Sebastian White Web Design: Aron Lebani With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts

Introducing 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 tribal languages. See tour dates and listen to my new album: jencloher.com Credits: Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams Story Editor: Karla Arnall Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho Layout and Design: Sebastian White Web Design: Aron Lebani With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts