Show Notes
The act of rebellion can take many forms. Sometimes resistance can be found in the music we listen to and the way we present ourselves to the world.
The Vanishing Culture of Saigon Our first story deals directly with music, censorship and the history of Vietnam. Ray finds a story resistance in the history of 'yellow music'. Produced by Ray Vo Supervising Producer: Thomas Lu
Pedal to the Metal Our next story takes us to Croatia, when it was still part of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It's a journey including long hair, the love metal, military service, family and immigration to Australia. Produced by Allison Chan
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All The Best Credits Host: Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programming & Community Coordinator: Caterina Fraga Matos Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Cover Art: Ray Vo Special shout-out to our volunteers.
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