Talanoa with a Tusitala
Pasifika arts spotlight created in partnership with Tagata Atamai.
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Shaquille Wasasala, a DJ who desperately needed a break
For many years she cultivated queer Indigenous nightlife in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. This year she took a break. What did it bring her? -
Melissa Gilbert, a queer brown baddie and artist
Dani talks to Mel, a queer brown baddie and artist about atua, family and making art. -
Musician Lou’ana's supernatural kind of swagger
Danielle Thomson gets to know revered the musician with a track record of selling out venues and ascending to top spots on NZ charts. -
Introducing Talanoa with a Tusitala, aka Dani Kionasina
Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to her creative journey and what inspires and challenges her in our new bi-monthly series, Talanoa with a Tusitala.