Solstice / Embracing community and oneself with Setwun

13.01.25
Close up of Josh Panakera-Moloney aka Setwun under low light, eyes looking down with a soft smile. FBi signature tiled effect over his face as Josh stands before a blue-green backdrop.
Aired on 13.01.25, 9:00pm
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Interview with Josh Panakera-Moloney, otherwise known as Setwun ahead of his Sydney Festival show; reimagining the music of Neo-Soul Grandfather, Roy Ayers.

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Tracklist

Arnheim
Until Due (feat. Anisume)
:: SUNLIT ARTIST ::
Damon Locks
Holding the Dawn in Place (Beyond pt. 2)
Damon Locks
Reversed
Damon Locks
Click
:: SUNLIT ARTIST ::
Mr Twin Sister
Upright and Even
Alabaster DePlume
A Gente Acaba (Vento Em Rosa)
Azamiah
In Phases
Hania Rani
Nest (Portico Quartet Remix)
Akasha Ensemble
The Average Fine and Invisible Harp
:: MIDI MEDITATION ::
I Am An Instrument
Part I
:: MIDI MEDITATION ::
:: SETWUN ::
Interview
Some deem him a futurist, some suggest a pioneer who has cast a huge line in the hybrid of beats, jazz and r'n'b. Some honour his patience in teaching as Liveschool students. So so many suggest a container for space that is intentionally held; cultivating a warming energy both freeing and transcendent. All of these someones would be entirely correct in such claims. Josh Panakera-Moloney is @setwun; a vessel of sonic chromosomes that we are incredibly fortunate enough to share a timeline with. Releasing intuitively, he thrives on collaboration, and beholds a fiery penchant for creation that seemingly never burns out. Naturally manifesting into larger entities, this force has birthed Soulstravision - a platform for expression, for space, for friends, us and himself. Without restraint or force, but to be. A library materialising before us, the parameters of Soulstravision are due to broaden gracefully this year, with the expanding catalogue selected with careful consideration. As the bow to this gift loosens, the live show too grows; with an incredibly special performance taking place this weekend. With his fleet of Soulstranauts in tow, Setwun and his family admit their selected reimaginations of the legendary Roy Ayers, as part of Sydney Festival this weekend. Taking place at ACO On The Pier, expect an incredible homage paid to the grandfather of Neo-Soul in a beautifully revered setting.
Setwun
NSW
Our World
INQ.
NSW
Close (feat. Setwun & Horatio Luna)
Setwun
NSW
The Problem
Roy Ayers
A Tear To A Smile
:: SETWUN ::
Interview
Setwun & The Soulstranauts play Roy Ayers this Saturday, 18th January 2025 at ACO On The Pier as part of Sydney Festival. Tickets are $39, and can be yours here: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/setwun