Under The Rainbow: Aquarius Revisited — The first of a three-part series. The 1973 Aquarius Festival provided a focus for many alternative and radical ideas. The dying dairy town of Nimbin in northern NSW became the centre of an alternative lifestyle experiment which has made the town synonymous with "new age" ideas. ABC Radio National, Fri May 28, 7.10 p.m. (repeated Sun May 30, 2.05 p.m.).
One O'clock Kids — by Alan Hancock. A sometimes funny, sometimes sad radio play set on the streets of Perth. Jo, a schoolteacher, starts a drama club for street kids. The unpredictable response of the kids and her own increasing personal problems bring events to a climax. Three young Aboriginal actors make this play special. ABC Radio National, Sun May 30, 3.05 p.m.
Awaye — Rajasthani Desert Folk, guests of the Brisbane Biennale, play their desert music and sing of their homeland in the western deserts of India. Also featured is the Bangarra Dance Theatre's "backyard" tour of WA and NT. ABC Radio National, Mon May 31, 10.05 a.m. and 8.05 p.m.
Caledonia Dreaming — From the beginning of white settlement, close links have existed between Scotland and Australia. Displaced by British tyranny, the Scots arrived with a culture and traditions which have a continuing impact. Ironically, these refugees driven from their land in turn were in the forefront of those who drove Australia's indigenous people from theirs. Gordon McIntyre and Kate Delany look at the tradition of Scotland's heritage in songs created by its people at home and abroad. The songs recorded for this program will be released on CD by Blackwater Records. ABC FM Stereo, Wed June 2, 7.05 p.m.
Living Traditions — From the Brisbane Biennial International Music Festival. Music of the Great Depression from the deep south of the US by performers who are the living embodiment of that era. Among them: the Badgett Sisters, gospel duo; Neal Pattman, blues harp; Joe and Odell Thompson, banjo and
fiddle; and the Gospel Christian Singers. ABC FM Stereo, Wed June 2, 10 p.m.