CW: homophobia, Racism
It’s as important as ever to actively contribute to representation. In Kai Mata’s case, she hopes to shake a wave that makes Indonesian queer people feel seen. Even though this means she'll need to deal with getting her folksy pop tunes pirated, online bigotry, and the occasional ignorant podcast-host.
Flashback Track: Mumford and Sons – The Cave
Queer Artist Spotlight: Mary Lambert – She Keeps Me Warm
Best Live Experience: Trevor Hall – To Zion
Episode Special: Kai Mata – Where Love Goes
Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds
Shownotes:
Waria: https://www.insideindonesia.org/defining-waria
Tielman Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muKkVufgkAE
Kai Mata's viral video: https://twitter.com/kaimatamusic/status/1233037603642859521
Indonesia's Family Resilience Bill: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-rights/indonesia-bill-on-family-targets-surrogacy-sexual-deviations-idUKKBN20D0ZW
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