El Sistema is a world-famous orchestral music program that started in Venezuela in 1975. Sistema-inspired programs have been active in Aotearoa for over ten years, breaking down the barriers to music tuition in low socio-economic areas, and providing free lessons and instrument hire. In this podcast episode, Kirsten Johnstone gets to know some of the players and teachers, investigates how it’s been adapted in Aotearoa, and tackles some of the trickier questions people raise about Sistema.

Host: Kirsten Johnstone

Guests: Hayden Nickel, Jane Young, Viliami Hoeft, Enyah Talamaivao, Rod Skipp, Loreena Gibson, Anne Filimoehala

Featuring Glen Downie's Well Within the Madding Crowd

With special thanks to Orchestra Wellington and Arohanui Strings

Brought to you by SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music

Production team:

Producers: Kirsten Johnstone

Sound Engineer: Will Saunders

Marketing: Leoné Venter

Administration: Jonathan Engle

Executive Producer: Diana Marsh

This podcast is supported by funding from The Stout Trust and Creative New Zealand.

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