Join sisters Cyan and Mikayla, two proud Larrakia women, as we take you on a musical journey through memories of growing up in Darwin — from late-night street roaming to backyard house parties and cruising the streets in our first cars. Inspired by our older cousins who first put us onto those smooth R&B tunes, and by the vibrant Aboriginal community that raised us. Our show celebrates the sounds that shaped our mob and our moments. Each episode of Deadly Half, we spin tracks that tell stories of community, connection, and coming of age under the tropical sky.
Deadly Half airs bi-monthly on Fridays from 7-8pm for Saltwater Radio
Mikaela Lee
Mikaela Lee is the presenter, programmer, and active community member behind Saltwater Radio. As a host and regular contributor to the flagship program, she is passionate about sharing diverse local stories, music, and content with her community. A proud Larrakia, Wadarman and KarriJarri woman homegrown from Darwin, Mikaela is an artist and community art freelancer by choice, a music fiend and lover by compulsion.
Cyan Sue Lee
Cyan is a Larrakia, Wardaman & Karajarri woman born and raised in Darwin. She hosts Deadly Half with her sister Mikayla. Cyan is passionate about the environments, Indigenous leadership and management as well as sharing the smooth tunes that raised her and resonates with the Darwin local communities.
6 Feb 2026, 8:18pm Deadly Half – Episode 1 Joni Mikaela and Cyan as they share songs inspired by teenage house parties – too loud, too many stories, living room dance floors, late-night swims, backyard antics, and moments we try not to remember but could never forget.
31 Oct 2025, 8:12pm Deadly Half – Pilot Join sisters Cyan and Mikayla, two proud Larrakia women, as they take you on a musical journey through memories of growing up in Darwin — from late-night street roaming to backyard house parties and cruising the streets in their first cars. Inspired by their older cousins who first put them onto those smooth R&B tunes, and by the vibrant Aboriginal community that raised them. Deadly Half celebrates the sounds that shaped their mob and their moments.
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