Between the Lines with Aahana

28 - Gracie Abrams' Humming

Between the Lines with Aahana

Show Notes

In this episode of Between the Lines, Aahana unpacks Gracie Abrams’ “Humming” and its exploration of political grief, privilege, and the overwhelming reality of living through a world in crisis. From intimate memories to haunting reflections on power and suffering, we explore how Gracie uses music as a way to make sense of a world that often feels impossible to understand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

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