Almanac Music – Wantok Sing Sing: 16 artists from Melanesia and Australia together in one show (Melbourne/Adelaide)

March 4, 2024 by 1 Comment

This is a very special lineup of musicians from the Wantok Musik family, playing together for just two dates in Melbourne and Adelaide this coming weekend.

Almanac Music: Wantok Musik Volume 3

May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Wantok Musik celebrates their 21st anniversary with the third volume in their compilation series – find out more inside.

Wantok Almanac: PNG Footy and the Zimmie, Ace & Thyra show

March 29, 2022 by 7 Comments

Jarrod Landells and David Bridie’s Wantok Almanac highlight the love of footy in all its codes in found in PNG, with focus on some names of the future.

Almanac Music: New single Haiamarisa from Charles Maimarosa via Wantok Musik

March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment

We’re always happy to share new songs from Wantok Musik artists – this from the Solomon Island’s Charles Maimarosa is timed with performances by him and his band at WOMADelaide.

Wantok Almanac: Nancy Patterson

September 11, 2021 by 20 Comments

Wantok Almanac returns, heading to Vanuatu and Nancy Patterson, a woman through her relationship with the game and role with AFL Vanuatu has made a significant contribution. Nancy is a champion of inclusion and progression within Australian Football. (An excellent piece – Eds.)

Wantok Almanac: John Frum, Yasur, Toka and Tanna

September 22, 2020 by 4 Comments

After a tour of East New Britain in PNG, Wantok Almanac heads a long way south to the amazing island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. Perhaps you’ve seen the movie, but there’s plenty to stimulate the senses away from the silver screen.

Wantok Almanac: Jesse Utul, Bilas, Gideon Kakabin and East New Britain

September 14, 2020 by 11 Comments

We’re delighted to share with you the first “Wantok Almanac” piece, a series from David Bridie and Jarrod Landells on Melanesian stories of history, culture, music and sport. Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province provides the focus today, starting with a flag and its fascinating creation over four decades ago.