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Born in Cameroon, Professor Mimmie Claudine Watts initially studied natural sciences before training as a registered nurse in Yaoundé. She has studied at Harvard University where she completed the Emerging Executive Women in Health Leadership program, and at Victoria University where she completed the Women in Leadership Program and was a lecturer for over a decade. Tune in to hear her talk about the 3rd African Diaspora Women's Summit in Melbourne from November 17-21.

Born in Türkiye, Muharrem Aslan is a Sydney-based musician, bağlama virtuoso and music therapist. Fusing traditional Turkish folk with global influences, Muharrem Aslan bridges cultures through emotionally rich storytelling in both Turkish and English. Following his concert at Club Voltaire and ahead of his show at Open Space on December 5, Muharrem drops by the Global Village to talk about his music and play some songs live.

On November 15 at Church of All Nations in Carlton, the Forest Collective will present an evening of music that explores the tumults of love and heartbreak, celebrates new life and lives well-lived, and acknowledges the transformations of self over time. On The Sound Barrier tonight, Ian will chat with Evan J Lawson, the artistic director from the Forest Collective about their upcoming show 'To Love and Grief'.

Jarrod Quarrell, the mastermind behind Lost Animal will be coming on to Headhunters with Elle Young today. It's been 10 years since Lost Animal released their last record 'You Yang', and the new LP 'Give Some Get Some' is full of emotion, tenderness and beauty. Jumping on the mic to chat with Elle about the album, Jarrod also brings in a selection of his favourite records to spin on the show.

Classically jazz-trained and internationally seasoned, Nefeli Fasouli blends Greek psychedelia, nostalgic folk textures and modern groove into a sound that feels both timeless and forward-leaning. Her music weaves bouzouki-tinged melodies with hypnotic rhythms, while her expressive vocals move effortlessly across Greek, Arabic and Turkish. From Athens to Australia, MzRizk is joined by Nefeli Fasouli on the program, chatting about her show at Northcote Social Club on November 14.

Ruby Fraser and Ingrid Saker from RUBY INGRID BAND will be stopping by Underground Love today to chat about their new single 'House of Cables', and for a powerhouse live performance in the studio. Hailing from Aotearoa, Ingrid is known for her bluesy punk rock group Ingrid and The Ministers, while Ruby is the lead vocalist and guitarist for The After and Leopard Print Aunt. Tune in after 4pm to hear about their upcoming show at Shotkickers on November 21, alongside Willie J 6v6s.

Melbourne-based trio Khan melds hazy psychedelia with heavy stoner riffs and a penchant for progressive rhythms and almost dirge-like crescendos. Tonight on Pojama People, Chris Pearson will catch up with the band about their 20-date European tour in September/October, along with their upcoming show at The Leadbeater Hotel on November 20. Tune in from 8.30pm to hear from Khan.

On the second half of Pojama People, Chris Pearson will be chatting with UK artist Steven Wilson. Releasing his ninth album 'Requiem for a Village' this November, the record narrows its focus to a tiny, unknown corner buried somewhere off map in the British Isles. The story that sits at the heart of Steven’s ninth album steps back from the modern world and ventures into the unfamiliar, settling in a village that exists beyond time and place. Tune in to hear more about Steven's new album.