Radio highlights

Issue 

Big Men, Broken Dreams — Second of six half-hour documentaries exploring the making of Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson's three films about the impact of western colonialism on the culture of the people of the PNG highlands. ABC Radio National, Sat Aug 22, 1.30 p.m. (repeated on Fri Aug 28, 9.30 p.m.)

Linton Kwesi Johnson — Jaslyn Hall interviews the famous Brixton-based Jamaican dub poet as part of her weekly black music program. Also featured is the king of calypso music, David Rudder and his band, Charlie's Roots, live in concert. Round Midnight, ABC Radio National, Sat Aug 22, 9 p.m.

Helicon: Culture in PNG — While the PNG government concentrates on wooing foreign investors into the mineral and oil sectors, culture has been relegated to the bottom of its priorites. There are growing numbers of artists, writers and film makers convinced that the forging of a cultural identity in PNG is as important as economic development. ABC Radio National, Sun Aug 23, 8.15 p.m.

In The Mix: Pop outside the mainstream — Pop music from China, the Caribbean, South America, India and non-mainstream Australia. ABC Radio National, Mon Aug 24, 10 a.m. and 8.30 p.m.

Out on Wednesday! Christy Moore in concert — Christy Moore sings for an end to the British oppression of Ireland, for human rights throughout the world, of love and other progressive themes. His music has inspired the likes of Billy Bragg, Sinead O'Connor, the Pogues and Van Morrison. A recording of a concert made earlier this year. ABC FM stereo, Wed Aug 26, 8 p.m.

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