Tonight | Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC: Genesis Owusu shares his soundtrack – Take 5 with Zan Rowe airs on ABC on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8:30pm.
Genesis Owusu’s refusal to fit neatly into one genre makes him a distinctive guest for the soundtrack-based interview. Zan Rowe asks him to choose five songs that shaped his evolution, connecting musical selections with his own story.
Take 5 on ABC: Zan Rowe
Take 5 with Zan Rowe explores the idea that everyone carries a soundtrack to their life. The fifth season brings together figures from music, culture and politics to discuss the songs that matter to them.
At 28, Genesis Owusu has become one of Australia’s boundary-pushing artists. His career includes three acclaimed albums, sold-out shows and global tours.
His fanbase includes Barack Obama, while his approach to music has resisted being confined to a single genre.
In this episode, Zan asks Genesis to share the five songs that helped shape his development. The choices provide the starting point for a conversation about his musical life and evolution.
This is episode seven of the eight-episode fifth season.
When to watch
Watch Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8:30pm. The programme is also available through ABC iview.
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