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Giving voice to the local African community to tell their stories through music and spoken word. Challenging one-sided political narratives that deny our contribution to society and create hostility toward our community. ENGLISH, DINKA, NUER, ARABIC

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Sweet Music! 21/01/2026

Ubuntu Voices ·

2026/01/21

Oh sweet music! Enjoy! Track #1 - Haboba by Eshak AwiTrack #2 - Hagiga Ma Bi Kalimu by Eshak AwiTrack #3 - Ya Sabi (oh My Friend) by Eshak AwiTrack #4 - Down in Mississippi by Mavis StaplesTrack #5 - We Shall Not Be moved by Mavis StaplesTrack #6 - Mtubatuba by Mbongeni NgemaTrack #7 - Heroe's Song (Muhammed Ali) by Mbongeni NgemaTrack #8 - Give Us Power by Mbongeni Ngema

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From Mali 17/12/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/12/17

HelloWelcome to Ubuntu Voices, Ajak talks on the beauty of music and shares a variety of tracks from Mali. Enjoy!Track #1 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #2 - Tan Tegema by Sidiki DiabateTrack #3 - Patron by Sona TataTrack #4 - Chimaya by FATY NIAME KOUYATETrack #5 - Tekere by Salif KeitaTrack #6 - Afole by Djelykaba bintouTrack #7 - Mogo Te Diya Bee Ye by Oumou SangareTrack #8 - Mbambou by Sekouba BambinoTrack #9 - Diarabi Nene Bena by Sidiki DiabateTrack #10 - Sama Yeuf by Fatim DiabateTrack #11 -

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Blues All Over 10/12/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/12/10

HelloPlease enjoy this sweet blues and African music.Track #1 - African Blues (feat. Rachid Zeroual, Khalid Kouhen, Paolo Radoni & Marc Lelangue) by Majid BekkasTrack #2 - Sweet Home Chicago by The Blues BrothersTrack #3 - The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. KingTrack #4 - See Red by DeltaphonicTrack #5 - African Love by African Lofi & Afro Lofi GuyTrack #6 - Africa by TotoTrack #7 - One Love / People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The WailersTrack #8 - Rosanna by TotoTrack #9 - All the Same (feat. Dave Matthews)

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Such sweet, beautiful music 03/12/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/12/03

Hello everyoneThis broadcast Ajak plays some sweet reggae, ballads and the one and only Baaba Maal to fill your soul.EnjoyTrack #1 - Peace Train (feat. Gregory Isaacs) by The Mighty Rootsmen, Toots & The Maytals, Luciano & Mykal RoseTrack #2 - Sunshine on My Shoulders by The Mighty Rootsmen, Toots & The Maytals, Gregory Isaacs & Mykal RoseTrack #3 - The Harder They Come by Jimmy CliffTrack #4 - The Tide Is High by The ParagonsTrack #5 - Don't Let Me Down by Marcia GriffithsTrack #6 - Police &

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Interview with Nhial Deng 26/11/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/11/26

HelloThis broadcast Ajak Kwai interviews Nhial Deng, co-founder of the Mat Foundation, who is commited to supporting the South-Sudanese Community in Melbourne, and particularly the youth.They discuss the unique issues facing the South-Sudanese community in Australia and the ways that they can be addressed and how the community can be supported. Dontations to the Mat Foundation can be found on their website, with the following link:https://matfoundation.org.au/donation/ Track #1 - Unknown Track by

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Oldies 29/10/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/11/23

Nothing like nostalgia, enjoy!Track #1 - Mississippi Goddam by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - Work Song by Nina SimoneTrack #3 - Coffee Cold by Galt MacDermotTrack #4 - Sinnerman by Nina SimoneTrack #5 - I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha FranklinTrack #6 - Border Song (Holy Moses) by Aretha FranklinTrack #7 - Respect by Aretha FranklinTrack #8 - I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta JamesTrack #9 - At Last by Etta JamesTrack #10 - Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob DylanTrack #11 - Like a Rolling Stone by Bob DylanTrack

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South-Sudan & Australia 01/10/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/10/01

HelloTotal South-Sudan Tunes plus a track by a new Perth Artist ALEIA.Track #1 - Unknown TrackTrack #2 - Awan (feat. Nyijur Deng Yuom) by JUNUB HitsTrack #3 - Public Humiliation by ALEIATrack #4 - Jin Ci Ro Lot Ke Nee Rew by Kim JJTrack #5 - Unknown TrackTrack #6 - Unknown Track Track #7 - Unknown TrackTrack #8 - Rima Ti Yesu by KAJO KEJI

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Western Medley 24/09/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/09/24

Hello!Enjoy this broad assortment of music from the Western World. Track #1 - Everyone Is Watching by Ajak KwaiTrack #2 - Unknown Track Track #3 - Twilight Star by Lucie ThorneTrack #4 - A Glamour by The Phantom BandTrack #5 - The Future Is Yours by Strange TenantsTrack #6 - Prey by RACKETTTrack #7 - Unknown TrackTrack #8 - Flavour of the Month by Bachelors from PragueTrack #9 - Remove Yourself by DekalogTrack #10 - Resistance by Divide And DissolveTrack #11 - Unknown TrackTrack #12 - Driving Blind

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African Ballads 10/09/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/09/10

Enjoy! Virtuoso bass from Manou Gallo and gorgeous guitar all the way down. Enjoy!Track #1 - Abj Groove (feat. Bootsy Collins) Manou GalloTrack #2 - Evade by Manou GalloTrack #3 - Aliso by Manou GalloTrack #4 - Rebana Ba Lesotho by Aura MsimangTrack #5 - J'ai Choisi by Aura MsimangTrack #6 - Samba Geladio by Ali Farka Toure & Toumani DiabateTrack #7 - Mes couleurs by Pamela BadjogoTrack #8 - Manke by Kareyce FotsoTrack #9 - Ndolo, comment ca va? by Kareyce FotsoTrack #10 - Jen Enawo by Adjiri

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Global Collabs 03/09/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/09/03

Enjoy these international jams!Track #1 - Niger by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #2 - Spoons by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #3 - Le Relax by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #4 - The Dancing King by Damon AlbarnTrack #5 - Nsera by Fatoumata Diawara & Damon AlbarnTrack #6 - Moussolou by Oumou SangareTrack #7 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #8 - Sabu by Ginton, Oumou Sangare & PalaneTrack #9 - Bena Bena by Oumou SangareTrack #10 - Solidarite by -M-, Toumani Diabate, Sidiki Diabate,

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Afro-Jazz Beauties 20/08/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/08/20

Track #1 - Diarabi by Bamba Wassoulou GrooveTrack #2 - Siguigniossonfo by Bamba Wassoulou GrooveTrack #3 - Don't Give Up On Me by Jo HarmanTrack #4 - Cherry by J.J. CaleTrack #5 - I Got The Same Old blues by J.J. CaleTrack #6 - Amassakoul 'N' 'Tenere by TinariwenTrack #7 - Sad Nile by Whitefield BrothersTrack #8 - Secret Agent by Tony AllenTrack #9 - Two Little Boys (Africanism Version) by The Last Poets & Tony AllenTrack #10 - Selfish Gene by Jimi Tenor & Tony AllenTrack #11 - Niaja Breaks by Tony

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African Grooves and Music 13/08/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/08/13

Ajak plays music from the African continent in addition to various other external countries, and shares her thoughts on injustices being done to African people. Track #1 - Everything Must Change by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #3 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #4 - Four Women by Lisa Fischer & LedisiTrack #5 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #6 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #7 - Mandeng Blues by SillabaTrack #8 - Mandeng Groove by SillabaTrack

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African Music 30/07/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/07/30

Ajak plays some music from the African continent and from African-American artists. Enjoy!Track #1 - Diawara Fa (feat. Yemi Alde) by Salif KeitaTrack #2 - Jerusalema by Master KG & Nomcebo ZikodeTrack #3 - Native American Rain Dance Drums by American Indian MusicTrack #4 - My Darling (Mpenzi Wangu) by Chella & Diamond PlatnumzTrack #5 - MPILO by Onset music groupTrack #6 - CAMAGU by Onset music groupTrack #7 - WAIT FOR U (feat. Drake & Tems) by FutureTrack #8 - Decided (feat. Tems) by Odunsi (The

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Ubuntu Voices 23/07/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/07/23

Hello!Ajak Kwai plays some simply good tunes from South Sudan, North America, and a small sample of Jazz from Japan.Enjoy!Track #1 - Am Pround South Sudanese Pound by BilpamTrack #2 - Acuil Anei by Marko Ahou MajokTrack #3 - Australia by Marko Ahou MajokTrack #4 - Trouble by Jose JamesTrack #5 - Everybody Loves the Sunshine (feat. Jose James) by Takuya KurodaTrack #6 - When Doves Cry by PrinceTrack #7 - United States of Division by PrinceTrack #8 - Hurricane by Bob Dylan

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Damen Samuel 16/07/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/07/16

HelloAjak hosts this broadcast with prolific artist Damen Samuel and they discuss the importance of music as a global language, an unbroken connection between all people, and of course Ajak shares some of Samuel's own wonderful music, and he treats the studio to a few live performances.Enjoy!Track #1 - Devil's Breakfast by Damon Samuel Track #2 - Crazy Birds by Not Drowning WavingTrack #3 - Spark by not Drowning WavingTrack #4 - As It Seems by Damen SamuelTrack #5 - The Magician by Not Drowning

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African Blues 09/07/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/07/09

Blues exclusive, from all around the African continent, enjoy! Track #1 - A Baru In New York (Flume Soundtrack Version) by Yolanda Be Cool & GurrumulTrack #2 - Wiyathul by GurumulTrack #3 - We Won't Cry (feat. Paul Kelly) by Archie RoachTrack #4 - Sekou Oumarou by Songhoy BluesTrack #5 - Savane by Ali Farka ToureTrack #6 - Bonheur by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #7 - Talikoba by TerakaftTrack #8 - Felenko Yefe by Momo Wandel SoumahTrack #9 - Asco by Ali Farka Toure

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Ben Harper & Others 02/07/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/07/02

Hello everyoneThis broadcast, Ajak plays a lot of Ben Harper and a lot of bluesy grooves, both funky and solemn, plus a beautiful tune by Labi Siffre, enjoy! Track #1 - In the Colors by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #2 - Fight Outta You by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #3 - Walk Away (Live) by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #4 - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple SingersTrack #5 - When I go by Ben Harper & Charlie MusselwhiteTrack #6 - Farther Along by

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Ubuntu Classics and Good Jams 18/06/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/06/18

Hello Everyone!Ajak plays some simply good shit, and some Ubuntu Voices classics.Relax and Enjoy Track #1 - We Sing by Kutcha EdwardsTrack #2 - I Wish I knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina SimoneTrack #3 - Sinnerman by Nina SimoneTrack #4 - South Sudan Diva by Lul SimonTrack #5 - Ebenezer by Amvu VictoriaTrack #6 - Malaika by AlijomaTrack #7 - Yic Thiek Du (feat. Alijoma) by Mike DeeTrack #8 - Pinynhom by Arizona JJTrack #9 - Feeling Good by Nina SimoneTrack #10 - Fever by Peggy LeeTrack #11 -

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Nina Simone & More 11/06/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/06/11

Hello!Ajak shares some beautiful music and talks about the idea of complete inclusion with issues such as domestic violence and racial injustice, and the bonding, calming effect that music can have.Track #1 - Ain't Got No - I Got Life by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - The Essence by Hannah MacklinTrack #3 - Home Again by Michale KiwanukaTrack #4 - Uknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #5 - Tell It Like It Is by Nina SimoneTrack #6 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Nina SimoneTrack #7 - I Get Along Without You

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Spiritual Music from South Sudan 04/06/2025

Ubuntu Voices ·

2025/06/04

Hello!Tonight we are privy to have the guest Pasto Joseph of ECG Church joining Ajak Kwai to discuss the doctrine and teachings of his church and the work he and his church have been doing in community. Enjoy! Track #1 - Ebenezer by Amvu VictoriaTrack #2 - Ana Bi Shukuru Allah by Jcc ChoirTrack #3 - Barakole Ta Tu Da by Barakole

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