S1E5 - How do Pasifika artists weave their culture and activism into their art?

[EP#5] How do Pacific artists use their art and culture for their activism?

Seven Pacific Islander artists dive deep into art, culture, and activism. Kalani then discusses a scientific paper on Pasifika and Maori representation in research institutes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this episode you will hear from:

1. Carolann, a story-teller and diaspora spoken word poet from Pohnpei
2. Rhonda, Fiji's first transgender iTaukei woman recording artist from Viti with background in traditional dance
3. Saiah, a Samoan diaspora who does visual arts
4. Danideru, a Scottish-Chamorro diaspora recording artist and musician who also specializes in video production
5. Bryant, a Filipino diaspora digital media artist
6. Symone, a Chamoru artist from Guåhan who weaves coronan flores (mwaar)
7. Tēatuahere, a Tahitian diaspora poet

Citations:

1. Tara G. McAllister, Sereana Naepi, Elizabeth Wilson, Daniel Hikuroa & Leilani A. Walker (2020) Under-represented and overlooked: Māori and Pasifika scientists in Aotearoa New Zealand’s universities and crown-research institutes, Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, DOI: 10.1080/03036758.2020.1796103

Links to Resources:

• Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner's "Dear Matafele Peinem" (a poem to her daughter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr53qyurVC0
• Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner's Website: https://www.kathyjetnilkijiner.com
• Carolann's Poetry Blog: http://keweriwer.wordpress.com
• Link to Carolann's "LIH-rohrohki Weki: a Retelling of [Her]story": https://keweriwer.wordpress.com/2020/05/25/lih-rohrohki-wehi-a-retelling-of-herstory/
• Rhonda’s IG: www.instagram.com/2ronidee
• Link to Rhonda’s new song “Noqu i Tau”: https://youtu.be/YrYvHH4J2yE
• "Isalei lia" on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LHNrwkFdeqc
• Saiah's Art IG: www.instagram.com/asiataart
• Danideru's Song "Exhumed" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6uPGOcjO4IlP6DfsxKRIbt?si=pzheaOnqTGKCbH3G871RVA
• Danideru's Links: https://linktr.ee/danideru
• Bryant's Art IG: www.instagram.com/bry.lli.art
• Symone's Art IG: www.instagram.com/betdegal
• Tēatuahere's Poetry Blog: http://teatuaherespoetry.tumblr.com

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