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What We're Listening To:
Here you'll find a new documentary or feature presented every two weeks, along with a "Behind the Scenes" interview with its producer, and other bits of information about the piece.
You'll also find a wealth of audio to listen to in the archives of our past features. And in case you're wondering what else might be out there awaiting your ears, we also compile an ever-growing list of links to some of our favorite audio-related sites, which are filled with sound, stories and useful information.
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Current Feature
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My Life So Far
by Teresa Goff, Lindsay Michael, and Neil Sandell with the assistance of Randy Bell, the youth employment co-ordinator in Alert Bay, British Columbia.
The village of Alert Bay, on Canada’s Pacific coast, is a study in paradox for the teens growing up there. They have a rich aboriginal culture, but live in grinding poverty. They are surrounded by natural beauty but there’s nothing for them to do. They have strong family relationships but many can’t wait to grow up and leave. In 2008, Teresa Goff and Neil Sandell of the CBC were invited to Alert Bay to help young people create a portrait of life there. The producers gave five people, ages 11-17, recording equipment, some coaching, and made a simple request: Tell us about where you live. Tell us about your life.
My Life So Far first aired on the CBC's Outfront as a four part series in March, 2009. This version aired on Global Perspectives on CBC in July 2009. Global Perspectives' international partners aired the program in Hong Kong, the UK, The Netherlands, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the USA.
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Recent Feature
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Listening to Ghosts
by Tom Morton with co-producer and sound engineer Steven Tilley
In the past, radio was the most ephemeral of all art forms - it slipped by the ear and then vanished into the air forever. But nevertheless, these fleeting transmissions often left deep soundprints -- listening memories that could reverberate for decades.
Of course, radio culture has changed. Stories and sounds aren’t transient anymore – they’re archived and accessible, downloadable and easy to share. Still, the medium continues to evoke a powerful connection for listeners. Producer Tom Morton reflects on his own early radio experiences and muses with other devoted listeners, including musician David Toop, about the strength - and persistence - of these memories over time.
Listening to Ghosts first aired on the ABC Radio National Program 360.
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Listening to Ghosts (35:37)
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Tom Morton shares more thoughts about radio + memory
Behind the Scenes. |
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