Shows
Kokonati TalkTumeli Tuqota & Laisiasa Dave Lavaki - Elections in Paradise (LIVE Recording in Melbourne)Join me at Melbourne's Fijian kava bar Pyls Cafe for the screening of Fijian doco 'Elections in Paradise', I talanoa with film makers Tumeli Tuqota & Laisiasa Dave Lavaki.
Their film captures the 2022 Fiji elections. They travel Fiji to talk to standing candidates, politicians and everyday Fijians.
We talk about expired visas, missed flights and their musings about politics in Fiji.2024-08-0835 min
Kokonati TalkFenton Lutunatabua - StorytellerI talanoa with Fenton Lutunatabua about his new film 'Vakaraitaka', parenthood and his climate activism journey.2024-06-2729 min
Kokonati TalkAtelaite Daunibau - The Hustle of FashionIn our season 2 opening episode we talanoa with Fijian fashion designer Atelaite Daunibau about the hustle of fashion, how she carved out her niche bridal brand and complimenting business Sugarose Beauty.
2024-05-1717 min
Kokonati TalkJacqueline Kete - Gatekeeping an art form; finding the balanceIn my final episode of the season, I talanoa with Fijian handicraft artisan Jacqueline Kete about her career, childhood and the complexities of navigating the practice of her art while respecting her culture and remain relevant in a changing world.
You can check out Jackie's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheJourneybyKeteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-0131 min
Kokonati TalkJacqueline Kete - Gatekeeping an art form; finding the balanceIn my final episode of the season, I talanoa with Fijian handicraft artisan Jacqueline Kete about her career, childhood and the complexities of navigating the practice of her art while respecting her culture and remain relevant in a changing world.
You can check out Jackie's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheJourneybyKete2023-01-1831 min
Kokonati TalkTalei Draunibaka - Reconnecting and protecting Fijian musicMy talanoa with Fijian powerhouse voice Talei Draunibaka takes us on a journey through Fijian night life urban culture to the islands of Lau. Her journey to live an unplugged life to reconnect with her elders is inspiring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-0135 min
Kokonati TalkTalei Draunibaka - Reconnecting and protecting Fijian musicMy talanoa with Fijian powerhouse voice Talei Draunibaka takes us on a journey through Fijian night life urban culture to the islands of Lau. Her journey to live an unplugged life to reconnect with her elders is inspiring.2022-12-0135 min
Kokonati TalkJoseph Baro Kaurasi - Creating new art in a digital settingI talanoa with artist Joseph Baro Kaurasi about his latest art project of masi motifs and his journey of cultural and artistic discovery through covid lockdown.
If you'd like to check out his art here's his Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aron_ite/
And feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions neisau@kokonatitalk.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-2919 min
SeedcastSpotlight: Kokonati Talk - Meli Tuqota - Cultural Reconnection Through ArtThis week we’re excited to share a podcast episode from Neisau Tuidraki, who is also a Nia Tero Pasifika Journalism Fellow. Neisau is the host and producer of Kokonati Talk, a podcast that explores Fijian stories from the homeland and diaspora communities. Season 1 explores Indigenous guardianship and what that means to the lives of creative Fijians. In this episode, Neisau talks with Meli Tuqota, a Fijian filmmaker who made the animated film, Soli Bula ,and reconnected with his own heritage and native language in the process. Special thanks to Neisau Tuidraki for sharing this episode and to...2022-07-0636 min
Kokonati TalkSamson Lee - Indigenous guardianship & Fijian fashionIn episode 2 I catch up with Samson Lee, Fijian fashion designer of Fiji's premiere luxury brand 'SL Fiji'.
We discuss doing business in Fiji during COVID, creative collaborations and practising indigenous guardianship through fashion
If you'd like to see the dress inspired by 'Bulou ni Ceva' click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-05-1324 min
Kokonati TalkJoseph Baro Kaurasi - Creating new art in a digital settingI talanoa with artist Joseph Baro Kaurasi about his latest art project of masi motifs and his journey of cultural and artistic discovery through covid lockdown.
If you'd like to check out his art here's his Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aron_ite/
And feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions neisau@kokonatitalk.com
2022-05-1020 min
Kokonati TalkJoseph Baro Kaurasi - Creating new art in a digital settingI talanoa with artist Joseph Baro Kaurasi about his latest art project of masi motifs and his journey of cultural and artistic discovery through covid lockdown.
If you'd like to check out his art here's his Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aron_ite/
And feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions neisau@kokonatitalk.com
2022-05-0920 min
Kokonati TalkJoseph Baro Kaurasi - Creating new art in a digital settingI talanoa with artist Joseph Baro Kaurasi about his latest art project of masi motifs and his journey of cultural and artistic discovery through covid lockdown.
If you'd like to check out his art here's his Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aron_ite/
And feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions neisau@kokonatitalk.com2022-05-0919 min
Kokonati TalkSamson Lee - Indigenous guardianship & Fijian fashionIn this episode I catch up with Samson Lee, Fijian fashion designer of Fiji's premiere fashion brand 'SL Fiji'.
We talanoa about doing business in Fiji during COVID, creative collaborations and practising indigenous guardianship through fashion.
Tp read about Bulou ni Ceva click here 2022-04-1424 min
Kokonati TalkSamson Lee - Indigenous guardianship & Fijian fashionIn episode 2 I catch up with Samson Lee, Fijian fashion designer of Fiji's premiere luxury brand 'SL Fiji'.
We discuss doing business in Fiji during COVID, creative collaborations and practising indigenous guardianship through fashion
If you'd like to see the dress inspired by 'Bulou ni Ceva' click here 2022-04-1424 min
Kokonati TalkMeli Tuqota - Cultural reconnection through artMeli Tuqota is a Fijian animated filmmaker based in Suva, Fiji. Meli made history by making the first Fijian indigenous animated short film and the first ever Fijian crowd funded film.
He shares his journey of filmmaking and cultural reconnection.
2022-03-1934 min
Kokonati TalkMeli Tuqota - Cultural reconnection through artMeli Tuqota is a Fijian animated filmmaker based in Suva, Fiji. Meli made history by making the first Fijian indigenous animated short film and the first ever Fijian crowd funded film.
He shares his journey of filmmaking and cultural reconnection.
Meli Tuqota's website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-1934 min