Radio highlights

That's History: Vietnam — A two-part program about the effects of the Vietnam War on the lives of two individuals. Professor Nguyen Ngoc Hung, a former liberation army soldier, talks about his experience of the war and the difficult process of reconciliation after the war's end. Tin Tranh talks about his terrible boat journey to Australia. ABC Radio National, Sunday, January 28, 2.05pm. Sunday Concert: Vika and Linda — Recorded at the 1995 Womadelaide, Melbourne singers Vika and Linda Bull mix up songs inspired by the Tongan gospel tradition, blues-tinged pop and sweet harmonies. ABC Radio National, Sunday, January 28, 4.05pm. From a Chain of Islands — Three recordings of the rich musical life of Indonesia featuring the fascinating sounds of the gamelan orchestra. ABC Classic FM, Monday, January 29, 9.30pm. Radio FBi — Sydney's newest non-profit radio station is conducting a 10-day test broadcast from its new studios at Bondi Pavilion. The broadcast ends on January 28, and the station's new 800-watt transmitter should ensure it is picked up in most parts of Sydney. Radio FBi is dedicated to broadcasting independent and specialist music programs; it will also be broadcasting parts of the Sydney Fringe Festival. Radio FBi can be found at 96.9 FM. Phone 264 9115 for more information. In the Pink — Sydney community radio 2SER's new youth gay and lesbian show premiered on December 6 and will air every Wednesday at 10.30am. Presenters have been drawn from lesbian and gay people active on university. The format will be magazine-style. 2SER-FM's frequency is 107.3.

From GLW issue 216