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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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.
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BREANNE PETERS: Rangatahi Healing Trauma
Breanne Peters (Kai Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Atiawa) was born in Naarm (Melbourne) and didn’t know anything about her Māori heritage until a trip home to Aotearoa a few years ago that changed the course of her life. Now, the 18 year old artist is on a mission to heal intergenerational trauma so that future generations can have access to their language and culture. She is a passionate advocate for rangatahi Māori (young people) and has found community and support for her journey with the Naarm based kapa haka T’HONI. Breanne shares how singing vocals on Mana Takatāpui helped her to put words to what she had been feeling and how Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) has deepened her respect for First Nations people and culture in Australia.
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
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EMMA DONOVAN: The Language Of The Heart
Emma Donovan (Gumbangyirr, Yamatji) grew up singing gospel songs in her Nan and Pop’s band The Donovans. She soon went on to tour the world as one of the youngest members of the legendary Black Arm Band. Emma’s released four albums with Melbourne rhythm combo The Putbacks and is currently in the studio making her first solo album. Jen joins Emma and her daughters for an emotional Survival Day at Yabun Festival before heading to La Perouse in Sydney’s south where Emma shares about the lasting influence of Aunty Ruby Hunter on her music and language journey.
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
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ANNA CODDINGTON: We Need These Stories
Anna Coddington (Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa) was catapulted into the public eye at age 15 when her high school band won a national songwriting competition. Since then she’s released four solo albums, received a degree in socio-linguistics, and has been dedicated to learning Te reo Māori at night classes — all the while raising two young boys. Her album ‘Aho’ (written entirely in the Māori language) recently won Best Te Reo Māori Album at the Māori Music Awards. Jen catches up with Anna at the APRA NZ Te Reo Māori Songwriting Hubs curated by Bic Runga. The story begins with a masterclass in Taonga Pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) from Reti Hedley.
Find out more about Anna Coddington: https://annacoddington.bandcamp.com/music
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
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