Almost Diaspora: Recent Episodes
Myra Anubi
Almost Diaspora is here to paint a picture of why relocating might be one of the craziest decisions you ever make. It's here, it's raw and it's all true. Hopefully this helps you navigate your new home. Welcome to Almost Diaspora!
Myra is a Kenyan journalist living in the UK. She started this podcast to attempt to make sense of her new world. She is talented, innovative and witty. If you don't believe it, have another listen to Almost Diaspora
There is another side of relocating that people rarely share. Today, we deliver an episode that is packed with truth and tales of a family stuck in limbo and separated by a Visa. What would you do if you were Ela? Share your thoughts and let us know if you would like to be featured on almost diaspora by sending us an email to almostdiaspora@gmail.com!
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The Candomblé (dance in honour of the gods) is a sacred festival with a rich cultural experience but Isabela shares how this day took her through an emotional journey that many often go through when they have to leave home and move to the diaspora. It is a story of bananas, cats, books and tough decisions.
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Raquel loves plants and is no stranger to the changes that come with living in the diaspora! Today, we get a sneak peak of Portugal and how different it felt for a seven year old girl from South Africa to live, love and learn in Portugal.
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Enjoy
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MUSIC: Sarafina Last Songs
Simmy - Umahlalela
A video in Portuguese
Viva Portugal New Bedford- TraditionaL Portugal Music
Piruka ft Mota- Ca Bu Fla Ma Nau
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In this weeks episode, Nico shares his experience living in Kisumu with his family for a couple of years. He takes us on his journey from Germany and delivers us to this beautiful landcaspe right by the lake. Nico describes some crazy tales about unexpected marriage visas, discos at funerals and alluring nature. You had better listen to this one with a cup of tea or a nice cold beer.
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The Indian Diaspora!
Where is home? After living and working in different places, Karishma shares a captivating story about her upbringing in a cultural melting pot. It gives great insight to the largely growing community of the Indian Diaspora. It also explains why you keep changing your accent when you travel to different places!
Enjoy!
india #kenya #happy #traditions #customs #culture
Avebloom - @avebloom, aveblooms.com
SOUNDS:
Sauti Sol - Live Suzzanna
Suzzanna Owiyo - Kisumu 100
Gidi gidi Maji Maji - Many Faces
Go Create -All Good Folks
New Moves - All Good Folks
Everybody Known - All Good Folks
Asian Boss - Whats it like being a foreigner in Japan
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/stay-hungry
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NEW EPISODE !!!
This week Vanessa shares her experience living and working in Egypt. We get to find out about buffalo meat, sheesha and bikini beaches. She had never left her mother country before and as a feminist was both puzzled and inspired by the rich Egyptian culture. This episode is packed with a lot of truths about Egypt and presents a wonderful clash between personal beliefs and life changing experiences.
Enjoy!
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These are the musings of my friend Luke while he was in Japan. Living in the diaspora can have a lot of funny moments. In this episode we find out everything from how different the culture is to how weird it can be dating in another country.
This week our focus is on JAPAN!
How much do you know about the country ? Would you ever live there? What is the most interesting thing you have heard about Japan?
Listen to the episode to find out more.
japan #travel #happy #traditions #customs #culture #tokyo
Avebloom - @avebloom, aveblooms.com
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Go Create -All Good Folks
New Moves - All Good Folks
Everybody Known - All Good Folks
Asian Boss - Whats it like being a foreigner in Japan
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/stay-hungry
NOTE: We own no rights to the songs, tracks or music on this episode. The information shared is based on personal opinions and experiences.
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WE ARE UP!!!
Welcome to Almost Diaspora! A space where you will hear candid stories about the experiences of people from the diaspora.
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Crafty Crime by Jonny Boyle
Everybody Known - All Good Folks
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/stay-hungry
NOTE: We own no rights to the songs used for SFX and background music on this episode
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