Jodie Williams

Untold Norfolk Island Travel Podcast

Society EN ↓ 53 episodes

Recognising the unique tapestry of the travel destination, Norfolk Island, we are excited to present a captivating podcast series that will delve into the island's rich sound heritage and traditions. Through this audio exploration, listeners will embark on a journey to discover and learn more about the island's distinctive Norf'k language, its captivating sound recordings, and the intricacies of our customs & etiquette. This podcast series is hosted by Jodie Williams, Churchill Fellow. Each episode offers a deep dive into a specific aspect of Norfolk Island's way of life through personal narr...

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Jodie Williams

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Discover how a distinct language is captured as the essence of a place and it’s people 14.11.2024 20:28

Language and Travel - In this week’s episode I will be sharing with you an introduction to our Norf'k language. We’ll discuss a visit to the island by a linguist in 1957, who had a unique and innovative approach to capturing the distinct language of the Norfolk Island people. Our Norf’k language spoken on the island, is recognised by the linguistic profession as a distinct and unique languag...

An introduction to Norfolk Island and it’s unique musical tapestry 01.11.2024 10:43

Where is Norfolk Island exactly? Geographically, Norfolk Island is a small isle surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean. Nestled between New Zealand, Australia & New Caledonia, the island is situated upon the Norfolk ridge which stretches northwards from the top tip of New Zealand. It is beautiful, our island home… a petite 5km x 8km in diameter with a total land area of 3,455 hectares. Of thi...

Untold Norfolk Island - Travel Podcast - Trailer 24.10.2024 1:58

Uncovering the Sound Heritage of Norfolk Island Welcome to our podcast series exploring the vibrant and diverse musical traditions of Norfolk Island. Over the course of this series, we'll delve deep into the island's captivating aural history, uncovering the styles of singing, musical instruments, rhythms, and cultural influences that have shaped our musical landscape. Join me as we emba...