Ahead of their performance as part of Sydney's Vivid Festival, we spoke to multi-instrumentalist Takiaya Reed - she’s one half of doom metal band Divide and Dissolve. The band have long held a politic of destroying and dismantling the colonial state, creating sounds that reverberate with this power and spirit. Sara chatted to Takiaya about all this, the depths of their friendship and love for one another, and how this shaped their sound. 

Divide and Dissolve will be performing at Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney on Friday June 3rd 6:30pm. You can get tickets and details here. 

This episode was hosted by Darren Lesaguis and Sara Khan with special guest Takiaya Reed. It was produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin. Cover image: a photo of Divide and Dissolve by Su Cassiano. 

Ahead of their performance as part of Sydney's Vivid Festival, we spoke to multi-instrumentalist Takiaya Reed - she&rsquo;s one half of doom metal band <a href="https://www.instagram.com/divideanddissolve/?hl=en">Divide and Dissolve</a>. The band have long held a politic of destroying and dismantling the colonial state, creating sounds that reverberate with this power and spirit. Sara chatted to Takiaya about all this, the depths of their friendship and love for one another, and how this shaped their sound.&nbsp;
Divide and Dissolve will be performing at Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney on Friday June 3rd 6:30pm. You can get tickets and details <a href="https://carriageworks.com.au/events/divide-and-dissolve/">here</a>.&nbsp;
This episode was hosted by Darren Lesaguis and Sara Khan with special guest Takiaya Reed. It was produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin. Cover image: a photo of Divide and Dissolve by Su Cassiano.&nbsp;

Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.

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Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.
Listen back to <a href="https://www.fbi.radio/programs/race-matters">all our episodes on fbi.radio</a> including radio exclusives , and stay up to date on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/race_matters/">instagram</a> 
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/race-matters-sol-dar-ty-synd">Solidarity Syndicate series</a> - sharing across airwaves and borders
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/racematters_liquid-homelands">Liquid Homelands</a> - an experimental, queer audio offering
We honor all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where FBi Radio broadcasts out of.  
We want to hear from you! If you have an idea, collaboration or story to share we would love to hear from you, reach us at racematters [at] fbiradio [dot] com
Race Matters is made possible thanks to the <a href="https://cbf.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>
Logo design by Jessica Mulet

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Episode 111: Through the Depths of Sound and Friendship (with Divide and Dissolve)

Repping the Black Caucus and some of the staunch advocates he organises alongside, Wiradjuri organiser and creative Ethan Lyons joins us as guest host.

Stories that ode his matrilineal teachers, movements across black resistance, solidarities across borders and how young people can find their space in liberatory movements. Plus, a track list of queer, Black and First Nations excellence selected by Ethan.

Continue to follow, learn, get organised and show material solidarity

In conversation: Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Kieran Stewart-Asherton and Uncle Coco on 3CR Radical Radio

Follow Ethan's work

Aunty Lizzie Jarret

Justice for David Dungay Junior Campaign

@blakcaucus

@firstnationsresponse

@sydtentembassy

@paulsilva69

Repping the Black Caucus and some of the staunch advocates he organises alongside, Wiradjuri organiser and creative Ethan Lyons joins us as guest host.
Stories that ode his matrilineal teachers, movements across black resistance, solidarities across borders and how young people can find their space in liberatory movements. Plus, a track list of queer, Black and First Nations excellence selected by Ethan.
Continue to follow, learn, get organised and show material solidarity
In conversation:<a href="https://www.3cr.org.au/firefirst/episode/bunjils-fire-october-16-2024-keiran-stewart-assheton-bunjileenee-robbie-thorpe"> Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Kieran Stewart-Asherton and Uncle Coco on 3CR Radical Radio</a>
<a href="about:blank">Follow Ethan's work</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzidizzi79/">Aunty Lizzie Jarret</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1DghMq2Y4w/?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Justice for David Dungay Junior Campaign</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/blakcaucus/https://">@blakcaucus</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstnationsresponse/">@firstnationsresponse</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydtentembassy/">@sydtentembassy</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulblm69/">@paulsilva69</a>

#167 The struggle is generational

Objects tell their stories if you let them.

Bringing together inane objects, tapestries, Musiviri paintings and self portraits; Nusra Latif Qureushi work recognises the cracks within imperial institutions and reveals a complex beauty. Sehej Kaur and Toobs bring us an in depth interview with the Pakistani visual artist, who has spent many years reclaiming the Musiviri art form, alchemising it into a political statement and tool for autonomy.

Birds in Far Pavilions is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 15 June 2025.

Objects tell their stories if you let them.
Bringing together inane objects, tapestries, Musiviri paintings and self portraits; <a href="https://nusraqureshi.com/">Nusra Latif Qureushi</a> work recognises the cracks within imperial institutions and reveals a complex beauty. Sehej Kaur and Toobs bring us an in depth interview with the Pakistani visual artist, who has spent many years reclaiming the Musiviri art form, alchemising it into a political statement and tool for autonomy.
<a href="https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/nusra-latif-qureshi/">Birds in Far Pavilions</a> is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 15 June 2025.

#166 Did you come here to find history?

Fourteen years too long, permanent visas and protection now.

Content note: this episode traces the cruelty of state violence and asylum seeking experiences, with mention of suicide. There is no graphic detail, however we ask that you take care when listening in.

Joannie Lee and Sara El Youghan take us to the Refugee Encampment in Punchbowl, at the 24-hour Protest. Passing its 111th day, many have been waiting outside Minister Tony Burke's office seeking stability and an end to the temporary visa system that leaves them in precarious, unjust work and life conditions. Solidarity to all those fighting the violence of borders, and those who had the courage to share their stories with us.

Listen in, take action through Tamil Refguee Council / @trcaustralia

This episode was produced by Joannie Lee and co-hosted by Sara El Youghan. Special thanks to Janey Li and and Samantha Haran who joined the encampment and assisted in recording. Shareeka Helaluddin was the supervising producer.

Fourteen years too long, permanent visas and protection now.
Content note: this episode traces the cruelty of state violence and asylum seeking experiences, with mention of suicide. There is no graphic detail, however we ask that you take care when listening in.
Joannie Lee and Sara El Youghan take us to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563517063126">Refugee Encampment in Punchbowl</a>, at the 24-hour Protest. Passing its 111th day, many have been waiting outside Minister Tony Burke's office seeking stability and an end to the temporary visa system that leaves them in precarious, unjust work and life conditions. Solidarity to all those fighting the violence of borders, and those who had the courage to share their stories with us.
Listen in, take action through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamilrefugeecounciloz">Tamil Refguee Council</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trcaustralia/">@trcaustralia</a>
This episode was produced by Joannie Lee and co-hosted by Sara El Youghan. Special thanks to Janey Li and and Samantha Haran who joined the encampment and assisted in recording. Shareeka Helaluddin was the supervising producer.

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