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Rita Mae & Mikeyy
On today's episode Janay talks to multi faceted electronic artist Mikeyy ahead of his EP coming in 2025. while So'omalo catches up with Rita Mae about her latest EP 'Kiss The Sky'. The crew also chats… Audio
Poppa Jax & Ella Monnery
On the show today fast-rising Tamaki DJ Poppa Jax has a korero with So'omalo about playing at Boiler Room with her friends, the talented Ella Monnery from Waikanae chats with Janay about her music… Audio
Rei & Hyan
Today on the show So'omalo meets with artist & producer HYAN who chats about his upcoming remix with Scribe, friend of the show Rei talks with Janay about his recent adventures overseas and his album… Audio
Drama spanning two decades headlines NZ Chinese Film Festival
Films feature Chinese and English subtitles, making them accessible for Mandarin- and English-speaking audiences.
Harper Finn & Where's Jai
On Today's show we chat with Harper Finn who is back in NZ for some Mahi after spending most of the last few years over in New York! We also catch up with Where's Jai who have had a busy 2024. Both… Audio
Jude Kelly & Danica Bryant
On the show today Matua Harry is back from Amurica, singer-songwriter Jude Kelly chats with So'omalo about her new single 'Bonnet Bunny', Janay has a korero with pop star Danica Bryant about her… Audio
Community bulletin: Ganesh’s birthday and a ‘mountain of food’
Diwali and Annakut celebrations were also held at the Beehive in October.
Community leaders eye mainstreaming of Punjabi language
Data from the 2023 Census shows Punjabi to be the fastest-growing language in the country.
Arielwose & Coast Arcade
On the show today we have Leo and Thom from Coast Arcade in to tell us about their latest single 'City Limits', we also meet local singer-songwriter arielwose who chats to us about her latest waiata… Audio
Empowering young people to embrace their cultural identity
Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.
SPCA & Tyrun
Today on the show rising Pasifika RnB-pop artist Tyrun talks with So'omalo about his latest single 'sailor', Janay meets Penny the dog and Dr Alison Vaughan from SPCA New Zealand to chat fireworks and… Audio
PAPERCITY & whero
The boss is away, and the mice are stressing! So'omalo and Janay work on bringing up their energy after a long weekend of not resting, as well as at the same time having Alex from PAPERCITY, and… Audio
CRYSTAL & Nganeko
On the show today Welly raised artist CRYSTAL is in to chat with us ahead of One's To Watch, singer-songwriter Nganeko tells us about her dreamy news single 'Simple Illusion', and boss man Harry has… Audio
Multiculturalism on display at Auckland’s Diwali celebrations
Festival highlights include a live performance of a waiata titled "Whanaungatanga" that blended Tamil, English and te reo Māori.
WHOSHOTSCOTT & Sam Cullen
Today's episode includes Janay chatting to Sam Cullen ahead of One's To Watch, So'omalo talking to a very busy WHOSHOTSCOTT and we have a serious team hui in regards to our group chat situation, rakau… Audio
Turban Day celebrated in Christchurch and Tauranga
Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.
Em & Tusekah
Todays on the show, Recorder & Mix Engineer Em chats with So'omalo about her new album 'Phases', RnB/NeoSoul artist Tusekah is back on the show to talk to Janay about her latest single 'Baby's… Audio
Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
Louis Baker & Goodspace
Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tamaki based artist Goodspace has a korero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really… Audio
