Shirley-Ann Rowley
Podcast series: “Travellers Ukulele Gig Guide”
SHIRLEY-ANN ROWLEY bio
Shirley-Ann recently retired as a senior register nurse Shirley-Ann after 30 years of service to remote and regional communities of Far North Queensland. Now actively pursuing a life long passion to become a creative writer, singer and performer playing ukulele an instrument that has the power to connect people, inspire hope & share joy across diverse communities.
The Travellers Ukulele Gig Guide is a resource for players of ukulele who are travelling the globe, looking to connect with other ‘four string people’. Each week Shirley-Ann posts a new episode jam packed with uketastic stories of where to go, what to do and why you should bother visiting ukulele groups in foreign towns, villages, countries, islands, cities and remote faraway lands.
Talking to some famous people along the way but mostly we’ll be talking amongst ourselves, as we get to know the people in community that make ukulele live & breath!
Supporting Artists, Cultural Practitioners and Creative Industries with the business of Arts making. For more information email admin@artsnexus.com.au
A community-access digital recording studio has been established on the beautiful Madanji Country, Babinda, Queensland
HOST: Joy Zahner
GUEST: Suneetha Carter
Joy grew up on a beef cattle farm, enrolled in a city high school and moved states to study music at tertiary level. Then she discovered the harp. After playing in professional orchestras, at weddings and events in picturesque locations and in 5 star hotels, Joy also offers harp sessions for stress reduction and vibrational healing, focussing on youth. For over 35 years she has guided students of all ages on their musical journey with piano and harp. She has radio programming and presenting experience, and has given devoted administration support to both arts and educational organisations in Queensland.
Joy has 3 adult children and has a passion for travel, nutrition, poetry, permaculture and tiny house living.
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