Known as Australia\u2019s music and cultural capital, Melbourne is a hub of creativity boasting a diverse arts scene. The African community in Melbourne has been growing with Africans from all parts of the continent bringing their fashion, food and music to the city.\n \nIn this episode we\u2019ll explore African musicians and music curators who are making their mark in Melbourne. Expect to hear a blend of traditional African instruments by the Melbourne African Traditional Ensemble (MATE); funky jazz fusion by Black Jesus Experience; South-Sudanese modern rock by Ajak Kwai, and hip-hop from IJALE and Sampa the Great.\n \nWe\u2019ll also meet the presenter of the longest running African radio program in Australia, Stani Goma. Guiding us through our journey of Melbourne\u2019s African music scene will be DJ Kix, bringing to light some of the nuances of migration, identity and life in Melbourne.\n\nProduced by DJ Kix\nAPWW # 836