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Makhanda, Are You Happy explores spaces of mindful living in an Eastern Cape town. In each episode, Julian Yeates teleports listeners to a new space in Makhanda where they can find happiness – either of mind, body or spirit

Rhodes Music Radio


    • Jun 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Right on Cue! Season 3 (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 25:43


    In today's episode of Cue radio, we hear about performance art blurring the lines between art and life. The CEO of Festival talks about some unexpected problems facing the current edition of Festival and we hear from a number of vendors selling their wares on the streets of Makhanda. We also have good dose of a special kind of comedy. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right on Cue! Season 3 (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 19:59


    The National Arts Festival is officially underway and so is Cue Radio. Top journalism students from Rhodes University are putting on a special show everyday to tell our listeners what shows to watch, arts exhibitions to visit and which stalls at the Village Green have the best snacks. Here is the first edition of Cue Radio, 2024. Enjoy. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 15:48


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 14:27


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 15:36


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 14:39


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 15:56


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 14:55


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 15:45


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 15:32


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 15:11


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Righ On Cue! Season 2 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 15:17


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 13:54


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Righ t On Cue! Season 2 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 15:19


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 14:07


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 14:26


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 14:42


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 15:00


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Right On Cue! Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 21:42


    Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. Cue Radio on RMR

    Looking back on NAF 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 13:02


    In this episode, Naomi Grewan plays us extracts from Right on Cue's previous episodes. As the National Arts Festival draws to a close we get to hear snippets of the best interviews recorded along the way.

    Looking back on NAF 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 13:02


    In this episode, Naomi Grewan plays us extracts from Right on Cue's previous episodes. As the National Arts Festival draws to a close we get to hear snippets of the best interviews recorded along the way. Cue Radio on RMR

    Essentials: Laughter and music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 18:41


    Masego Mosipa shares with us two musical performances as well as audience reactions to, and an interview with, comedian Jaryd Pillay.

    Essentials: Laughter and music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 18:41


    Masego Mosipa shares with us two musical performances as well as audience reactions to, and an interview with, comedian Jaryd Pillay. Cue Radio on RMR

    Xhosa Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 82:17


    A series of interviews conducted in isiXhosa about the National Arts Festival

    Xhosa Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 82:17


    A series of interviews conducted in isiXhosa about the National Arts Festival Cue Radio on RMR

    We're all still learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 22:43


    In this episode Naomi Grewan is joined by Naledi Ndala to speak about two very different kinds of learning. First we hear from Geoff Tracey about his incredible journey with spirituality. Then we hear from the girls at VG Cue who are learning about what it means to be a journalist. The bottom line is, with every experience we become a better version of ourselves.

    We're all still learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 22:43


    In this episode Naomi Grewan is joined by Naledi Ndala to speak about two very different kinds of learning. First we hear from Geoff Tracey about his incredible journey with spirituality. Then we hear from the girls at VG Cue who are learning about what it means to be a journalist. The bottom line is, with every experience we become a better version of ourselves. Cue Radio on RMR

    Festival excitement continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 14:23


    Naledi Ndala stands in for our usual host to share what festival goers have found most exciting thus far. We also hear from the audience and the production team of the show Ekitchini Moments in Time.

    Festival excitement continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 14:23


    Naledi Ndala stands in for our usual host to share what festival goers have found most exciting thus far. We also hear from the audience and the production team of the show Ekitchini Moments in Time. Cue Radio on RMR

    (In)substantial audiences and street performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 16:47


    In this episode our host Naomi Grewan introduces us to the National School's Festival. We also hear from the writer of All Gone who was left to perform to an audience of three, Liyabona Leo Mbangi takes us on a tour of street performances around Makhanda and Festival vendors share their loadshedding worries.

    (In)substantial audiences and street performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 16:47


    In this episode our host Naomi Grewan introduces us to the National School's Festival. We also hear from the writer of All Gone who was left to perform to an audience of three, Liyabona Leo Mbangi takes us on a tour of street performances around Makhanda and Festival vendors share their loadshedding worries. Cue Radio on RMR

    Standing ovations and new destinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 18:37


    In this episode our host Naomi Grewan has an in depth discussion with Denzel Nyathi about the potentially misunderstood value of a standing ovation. We also hear about the disheartening reality for vendors at Church Square and updates on the much anticipated return of the Fiddler's Green.

    Standing ovations and new destinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 18:37


    In this episode our host Naomi Grewan has an in depth discussion with Denzel Nyathi about the potentially misunderstood value of a standing ovation. We also hear about the disheartening reality for vendors at Church Square and updates on the much anticipated return of the Fiddler's Green. Cue Radio on RMR

    The National Jazz Festival and a new look at classical musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 18:01


    Our regular host Naomi Grewan is joined by Naledi Ndala to present this edition of Right on Cue. Special features in this edition include Afrika Sings, with a twist of new and old musicals; why are incredible jazz ensembles struggling to attract audiences and a commemoration of the tenth anniversary after the Marikana Massacre.

    The National Jazz Festival and a new look at classical musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 18:01


    Our regular host Naomi Grewan is joined by Naledi Ndala to present this edition of Right on Cue. Special features in this edition include Afrika Sings, with a twist of new and old musicals; why are incredible jazz ensembles struggling to attract audiences and a commemoration of the tenth anniversary after the Marikana Massacre. Cue Radio on RMR

    Big names and big spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 20:33


    The National Arts Festival for many is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent that comes out of South Africa. In this episode we hear from two beloved South African musicians as well as the owners of the Long Table and the Black Power Station. In all four stories there is one commonality: everyone is committed to ensuring that Fest is a memorable experience.

    Big names and big spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 20:33


    The National Arts Festival for many is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent that comes out of South Africa. In this episode we hear from two beloved South African musicians as well as the owners of the Long Table and the Black Power Station. In all four stories there is one commonality: everyone is committed to ensuring that Fest is a memorable experience. Cue Radio on RMR

    God, greens and good hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 19:03


    In this episode we tap into the hospitality industry and chat to some of the people offering accommodation over fest. We also hear from one of the Village Green vendors selling cannabis products and Phelelani Mzimela about his production Conversation with God.

    God, greens and good hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 19:03


    In this episode we tap into the hospitality industry and chat to some of the people offering accommodation over fest. We also hear from one of the Village Green vendors selling cannabis products and Phelelani Mzimela about his production Conversation with God. Cue Radio on RMR

    Sharing our city of song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 25:45


    Slightly different to our first two episodes, in this episode our host Naomi Grewan shares with us an audio documentary that takes a look at how being in Makhanda influences a musician's journey.

    Sharing our city of song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 25:45


    Slightly different to our first two episodes, in this episode our host Naomi Grewan shares with us an audio documentary that takes a look at how being in Makhanda influences a musician's journey. Cue Radio on RMR

    Community, expectations and a revival of the soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 18:26


    In our second episode we take a closer look at the impact community theatre and the National Arts Festival have on Makhanda. We also get to hear first-hand from one of our Cue writers about what her experience watching The Story of Eva Cassidy for the first time was like.

    Community, expectations and a revival of the soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 18:26


    In our second episode we take a closer look at the impact community theatre and the National Arts Festival have on Makhanda. We also get to hear first-hand from one of our Cue writers about what her experience watching The Story of Eva Cassidy for the first time was like. Cue Radio on RMR

    Safety First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 15:01


    Right on Cue is a podcast brought to you by Cue Radio. In our first episode, hosted by Naomi Grewan, we hear about the preparation and anticipation for the National Arts Festival from Monica Newton, HiTech Security and Makhanda residents.

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