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Migration and Identity in Persepolis
The graphic novel “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi presents the theme of migration and identity in a funny yet thought-provoking manner. I had read the novel a long time ago, but I decided to give it another read after I left … Continue reading
“You take and take, but you cannot take from who we are” – “Raupatu” by Alien Weaponry
In this blog post, I would like to discuss a slightly unorthodox form of cultural remembrance. “Raupatu” is the second single released by Alien Weaponry, a metal band from Aotearoa whose songs are mostly performed in Te Reo and occasionally … Continue reading
Posted in Indigenous Literature from New Zealand
Tagged identity, Lyrics, Music, Roots and Routes, Treaty
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Kia Mau Ki Tō Ūkaipō – Don’t forget your roots, my friend…
Calling all Kiwis and music lovers! And no, I am not talking about the fruit, but rather about Aoteoroa/ New Zealand, since this blog entry focuses on the music of this country’s biggest reggae rock fusion band Six60. The single … Continue reading
Posted in Indigenous Literature from New Zealand
Tagged Belonging, Global, identity, Language, Maori, Music, Roots and Routes, Te Reo
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A lifetime of poetry – Why you should read “The Black Flamingo”
How can a seemingly simple story of a boy coming of age and coming to terms with his identity be transformed into a visual journey, a tale telling of its time? In Dean Atta’s The Black Flamingo (2019), this is … Continue reading