It’s just over a year since the world lost one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin. This week sees the release (after many decades) of ‘Amazing Grace’ a film by Sydney Pollack that documents Aretha’s performance at a Baptist church in 1972 and this Friday ‘Built For Speed’ will tell you all about that film. We also take
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today – a book for Fathers’ Day; then later, I’ll talk with Joanne Drayton, author who will be presenting the awards at Sisters in Crime’s upcoming Davitt Awards Night; plus there’s lots more information. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreJohn McNamara is a brilliant and prolific performer who has combined forces with Andrea Marr to create The McNamarr Project, a sassy, powerful duo with a fabulous new album “Holla & Moan” just released. John chatted to ANSA about their big launch on Saturday. Hear the tunes & chat here on this podcast.
Read moreWritten by Stan Grant and directed by Daniel Gordon, the documentary The Australian Dream, which recounts Sydney Swans champion Adam Goodes’ tumultuous career and confrontation with racist attitudes, has generated considerable attention prior to its release. Let’s hope this attention translates into attendance as this is not only a moving personal story but an important lesson in Australian history. Adam’s
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Read moreFootballer Adam Goodes’ story has been both a saddening and inspiring one and this week on ‘Built For Speed’ we review Stan Grant’s documentary about Adam Goodes’ experiences ‘The Australian Dream’. We’ll also take a look at ‘Hereditary’ director Ari Aster’s latest creepy thriller ‘Midsommar’. There’s also a feast of fine music with new Aussie tracks, indie rock favourites and
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