Greetings, all - thrilled to share with you today another episode of Take 5 - this time, from NZ's fave Canadian expat, and undisputed Queen of country fried soul and r'n'b, the very magnificent Ms Tami Neilson! 5 tracks that have been getting her through the lockdown blues - enjoy!!(You can also watch Tami's spectacular performance from late last year at Auckland' s Civic Theatre in its entirety here - featuring special guests Delaney Davidson and Monday's Take Five-r, Nadia Reid!!)
1- Allison Russell "All Of The Women"2- Amythyst Kiah "Black Myself"3- Robert Plant & Alison Krauss "Can't Let Go"
4- Dolly Parton "Smoky Mountain Memories"
5- Fiona Apple "Relay"
In this reflective session, Sarah Hopkinson, Head of Learning at Te Papa, explores the vital role museums play within Aotearoa’s wider education ecosystem and the unique ways they nurture creativity, collaboration, and community.
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