Stories Passed was created for the goal of curating and analysing the stories that have had an impact on my identity. I used Anchor to record, build and distribute the podcast; WordPress to publish blogs which contextualised and introduced episodes; and Facebook to bridge all platforms and to connect to my audience. On each platform,Continue reading “Reflecting”
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Stories in Music
Music is centred around stories. Every genre has a history; every song has a narrative; and every singer tells a story. Recently, I was granted the privilege to feature Colombian singer-songwriter, Gregorio Uribe, on my final episode of Stories Passed. During our interaction, Gregorio shared with me his journey with music. He also gave meContinue reading “Stories in Music”
The Virtue of Another’s Story
In my most recent episode, I collaborated with Andrea K. of Humans of Trinbago. Like its antecedent (Humans of New York), HoT presents images of individuals and the accompanying captions tell stories from their lives. You should already know that I am deeply interested in this project. My journey to understanding how the stories I’veContinue reading “The Virtue of Another’s Story”
Story within Poetry
Stories are ubiquitous. And they’re even within poems. In a previous post, I explained how movies are stories. The same criteria apply to poetry. Derek Walcott’s Love After Love, shares a story that is universal. And regardless of its shortness, at the end of the poem one is left with a clear sense of understanding.Continue reading “Story within Poetry”
Looking Back
The story of Indian Indentureship in Trinidad & Tobago is one I’ve heard every year for as long as I can remember. And without a doubt, it will be one of those stories that many would continue to share. Undoubtedly, there is always much inspiration to be gained from remembering our history, and to seeContinue reading “Looking Back”
Movies as Stories
Picture this: you’re talking to your friend, when suddenly they announced that they just watched a “real” good movie. Your response is, “Tell me the story, na!” We might not always realise it, but movies do in fact tell stories. Sometimes these stories might be based on true (or partly) events, or they may beContinue reading “Movies as Stories”
Are children’s stories only for children?
In preparing for the third episode, in which I share the story of the squirrel that helped to build a bridge, I considered how I could extend the reach of the story to an adult audience. I found myself asking the question: Would adults connect to, and appreciate a children’s story? That’s when I hadContinue reading “Are children’s stories only for children?”
History-telling
Over the past two weeks, I have shared stories of historical significance to me. It is important to note that both these stories are in different contexts. This has helped me realise that I have been exposed to different types of history. The first story relates an event that has directly affected me. The secondContinue reading “History-telling”
Stories Passed
Stories are everywhere. We all have them, and we love sharing them. Every story that we tell, or choose not to, adds another layer to our lives. Stories are an expression of our identity. Stories Passed is dedicated to curating and analyzing stories that have left impressions on me. These stories are a mix ofContinue reading “Stories Passed”
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