Christobel plays a selection of tracks from across the SWANA region for her last show of the year.

We have a sillysexy little show lined up today! our extremly hot and talented friend DJ/producer Fadi aka @kaurasi_ is joining host @roukayahs in the studio for some chats about rave culture, the summer that won’t come, EDM that makes you bellydance and cackle, interwoven with sounds that have shaped his devotion for making and curating music, including stories from mama and teta +++ a special mix made just for Salaam that we’ll be playing in the second half of the show (صحتين)Kaurasi is a Palestinian–Rotuman DJ/producer, part of Cadence collective. With a sound influenced by old-school rave culture, his percussive electronic sets braid trance with global sounds, speckled with pop flashes that can only be described as straight up c*nt! For Fadi, dancing is catharsis always keeping it movement-led and body-focused <333Tune in today from 4-6pm on 3CR Radio 855 AM or online on 3CR.org.au. The full show and mix will be uploaded to listen back to on our podcast page 3cr.org.au/ salaamradioshow and Soundcloud.com/salaamradioshow

via @roukayahs on Instagram: "I’m back on @salaamradioshow this afternoon to share with you 2 hours of my recent listening habits <3i’ve been having alot of fun making radio with my friends this year & excited to share that I’ve officially joined @salaamradioshow as a regular host!! i’ll be bringing you monthly shows exploring sounds and stories from across Southwest Asia, North Africa, and beyond <333it’s kind of wild to go from being a regular listener (FAN) / bedroom dj to hosting the thing but community radio is special like that and I’m so honoured to be part of the long legacy of Salaam and of programs by and for our people on @3crmelbourne extra big love to @marroushti for starting it all & for being everyone’s champion and teacher music is for everyone and it’s community radio now and forever (duh)And If you’re just finding out about @salaamradioshow and wondering where to start, tune in today from 4–6pm (and every Sunday, same time)I’ll be playing music off of @zeyne ‘s new record + new releases from @kissfacility @shabjdeed_ @marwanmoussaa & moreTap in text me yalla bina!"

This afternoon’s show comes with an update for Salaam Radio crew & the amazing Mirna driving it forward.She’s off on baby break & your new guest co-hosts filling in over the next little while are Christobel, Roukaya and Rasha — yes, it takes three people to fill Mirna’s radio shoes!Let’s take a moment to appreciate the legend that is Mirna & the beauty of community radio.We look forward to rinse your ears with music and a few good chats here and there!On the menu this afternoon will be straight up music.The first hour is a guest mix by Mirna @marroushti she played at a Beit e’Shai Sunday session (circa Summer 2024) in Preston @beiteshaiAnd the second hour is a mixtape by Rasha called Late Night Tea made for Beit e’Shai sessions on @radioalhara - here’s a replayEnjoy listening on this rainy Sunday.

This week, Christobel plays some of her favourite tunes from across the SWANA region and beyond!

Salaam Primary Thug!We’re dialing up some irresistible radio energy this afternoon with one of our favourite local DJ/producers and friend of the show — Primary Thug. Host @marroushti will be catching up with them for a deep dive into their latest releases, created alongside a crew of talented local collaborators, plus an exclusive mix crafted especially for Salaam!Tune in today from 4-6pm on 3CR Radio 855 AM or online on 3CR.org.au. The full show and mix will be uploaded to listen back to on our podcast page 3cr.org.au/salaamradioshow and Soundcloud.com/salaamradioshow.A bit more on Primary Thug:With a sound that’s broken, dark, and sexy; Primary Thug produces and DJ’s some of the most rhythmically pleasurable music in the local scene. South Asian and Latin rhythms are blended with hard drums, breaks, and global club - all mixed and selected with a playful and sensual edge.Following several releases between 2023 and 2025, they have established themself as a vital artist in the club zeitgeist. 

From @chris_tob_el on Instagram:"This afternoon and every second Sunday of the month from now will be hosting @salaamradioshow on @3crmelbourne!Spend some time with me this afternoon from 4-6pm for my first live solo show!!So grateful to @marroushti for the opportunity to join this beautiful community of hosts and listeners. I’m excited to learn how to broadcast, dive deeper in to music I love from the SWANA region. Very honoured to be part of the long legacy of @salaamradioshow and of programs by and for our people on @3crmelbourne community radio"

Salaam to the forehead kiss we all need this Sunday (and always let’s be honest)Roukaya (@roukayahs ) is back in the studio with a selection of sounds that replenish and anchor, so If you’re looking for a little grounding, a little sway, a little space to daydream — this one’s for you playing classics by Abdel Halim Hafez ++ tracks from @zeyne + new music off @sanam.music_ new record <3Listen in 4–6pm AEST via 855AM or stream online at 3cr.org.au @3crmelbourne

On Sunday 21st September, we came to you live from the Lebanese Rocket Society bar  in Brunswick East for a Salaam Radio Show take over!The Salaam Radio Team prepared a special music program hosted by Roukaya with DJ Christobel and JIL.DY on the mix.

Join JIL.DY and his dog Al-Mara3i on a soft and wild music tour of what's vibing in the SWANA region!

Salaam Roukaya & Christobel!Our new co-hosts are on deck this week to bring you full-spectrum sounds as we lean into the first hints of spring <3Get to know @chris_tob_el and @roukayahs as they share they’re latest listening habits; new pop, rap, classic early 00’s, synth sounds from the 60s to the 90s, frenetic dance music to shake off the chill. Roukaya’s back from Sydney with a dispatch from @soft_centre so expect some sounds from the weekend blended in too!Lock in from 4-6pm to @3crmelbourne (on 855AM or 3cr.org.au)

On this lovely Sunday @marroushti welcomes @mymoena on the show to share her most memorable music from growing up in South Africa! (originally aired 24/8/25)“Growing up on the Cape Flats during apartheid, maintaining connection to home after political exile, music has been the threads that tethered my identity. Immigrant experience in Aotearoa strengthened my commitment to keep the home song stories embedded to Bo Kaap, and the Cape Flats.The tracks I selected are informed by my journey with being a teenager back home and the memories that shaped what growing up as an adult physically separated, but music cemented the identity.Brenda Fassie’s Weekend Special released in 1983 still maintains the core memory for the house I grew up in on the Cape Flats, my Mum brought joy to life through dance in our home. Which was a stark juxtaposition to the deeply Muslim religious community I was raised in. The essence of this track reminds me of my Mum. Brenda as an artist was an idol who grew up on the township of Langa in the Cape Flats.”We can’t wait to share with you Mymoena’s track list and learn more about South Africa’s rich music 

On today’s show @marroushti pays tribute to Lebanon’s legendary artist Ziad El-Rahbani. She highlights his impactful music, plays pieces by artists he worked with, and features excerpts from his play “Long American Film,” which explores themes of the Lebanese civil war, secterianism and American intervention.

On this week's Salaam Radio Show, Maroushti and Christobel celebrate their birthdays and Cancer Season by getting together in the studio and playing some music!

Today, @marroushti welcomes back friend of the show, @roukayahs who’ll be sharing with us a special selection out of Lebanon’s femme-led indie/experimental music scene. Spotlighting artists that don’t get as much space as they should when we think of music coming out of Lebanon right now, including @sandy_chamoun, @mayssajallad, @noursokhon wo aktar!listen live ~ from 4-6pm on 3CR community radio. The show will also be uploaded on our podcast page 3cr.org.au/salaamradioshow to listen back to anytime.

Slaw Kurdistan! Jin, Jiyan, AzadiFrom Rojhelat to Rojava, the struggle for women, life, and freedom is at the heart of Kurdish resistance. This week, through the voices of Kurdistan’s women, Shillan curates a selection of tracks inspired by the revolutionary Kurdish slogan— “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi”.The artists featured on this episode of Salam Radio were: “Kurdi Jin” Chiman Rahmani “Har Aw Kechem” Sana Barzanji“Kurdistan” Merziyeh Fariqi “Kani” Merziyeh Fariqi“Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” Hani Mojtahedi“Kurda” Navid Zardi & Shanaz“Ey Raqib” Dashni Morad “Le Paş Mergim” Chopy “Nergiz” Koma Denge Azadi “Diyarbakır Bağlarında” Ayşe Şan“Zimane Kurdi” Ayşe Şan“Ay Welat” Rojda“Ay Delal” Hozan Canê“Keçê Kurdan” Aynur“Rojava” Volkana Şoreşê“Rojava” Berfin Demir “Kobane” Nuarin “Çav Zeytûna min” Jinda “Kobane” Nishtiman project“Lê Dayê” Koma Berxwedan “Keçê Kurd” Koma Berxwedan

Salaam Yousef Alreemawi!On today’s show, we had the pleasure of welcoming Yousef Alreemawi—a multi-talented, award-winning Palestinian-Australian musician, thinker, and storyteller. Yousef is the founder of Tarab Ensemble, Australia’s leading group devoted entirely to the rich tradition of instrumental classical Arabic music.Beyond the stage, Yousef wears many hats: he's a respected academic in Arabic language and culture, a translator, writer, proofreader, podcast producer, curriculum developer, refugee advocate, and political analyst—deeply engaged in the intersections of art, identity, and justice.Once a host behind the mic at 3CR, Yousef returns this time as our guest. We step into his creative world, talk about the stories and struggles that inspire his work, and journey through a carefully curated selection of music from his favorite composers.Support Yousef and the incredible Tarab Ensemble by grabbing a seat at their upcoming performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre—this Friday, May 9th, 2025. It’s not just a concert—it’s a celebration of culture, resistance, and connection. ​

We’re thrilled to have @zisana_world, co-founder of Canberra based collective @zouina.zo as a guest on our show today. Tune in from 4-6pm on @3crmelbourne (855am or 3cr.org.au).Today’s episode will be focused on Gnawa music, during which we get to know Zi Sana a bit more, who will be highlighting some of the phenomenal talent coming out of the local Moroccan/Amazigh electronic scene. Followed by a special mix she’s made for Salaam celebrating the sonic legacies of her home and the music enjoyed by family and friends.Zi Sana’s practice aims to be a love letter, a journey through the cosmos, through place, space and time. She is grateful for the music she gets to share with others, and for the rich musical histories that have been shared with her. To listen to the full mix, head to soundcloud page soundcloud.com/salaamradioshow/salaam-zi-sana

On today’s show Banan joins us to play her favorite old and new Mazzika from the SWANA region! With our favorite hairdresser in town, on air, tune in for some tips on hair, beauty and travel tips in Egypt. 

On today’s show we celebrate Nowruz with Shillan who will join us on the show to share Kurdish folk music and Halparke tracks for Nowruz 1404.