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  • Tumba Francesa: A Living Archive of Caribbean History and Afro-Caribbean Heritage

    Tumba Francesa: A Living Archive of Caribbean History and Afro-Caribbean Heritage
    2025/11/02

    In this episode, host Wendy Aris explores Caribbean history and heritage with Professor Francesca Negro, focusing on her article "Tumba Francesa, Kinetic and Linguistic Archive of the African Diaspora." They discuss how Tumba Francesa—a vibrant dance and musical form rooted in Afro-Caribbean culture—serves as a living archive preserving collective memory and identity across the Caribbean. Tracing its origins from Haiti to Cuba, their conversation highlights the dance's structure, drumming dialogue, linguistic survival in Creole, and its UNESCO recognition. The episode also addresses the importance of safeguarding this cultural heritage and family genealogy for future generations, offering rich insights into Afro-Caribbean legacy and family history.

    Bio:

    Dance Consultant and Researcher in Comparative Literature and Performing arts. I hold a Ph.D. and Post doc research background in Comparative Literature , with specific experience in Intermedia and Interart studies, which I currently teach at the University of Lisbon. I also hold a Master of Arts in Performing Arts and I am specialized in dance. My monograph on Afro-Cuban religious dances "Gods on Stage" will come out in January 2019, edited by Colibrí. In the last years I collaborated with the project Modern Moves, studying the dynamics and interconnections of dance practices of African origin in the diaspora, focusing especially on Angolan, Brazilian and Goan dances and their socio-historical background, and analysing the influence of Contradance structure and dynamics in the development of dance forms of the African diaspora. I am associated researcher of the Centre for Comparative Studies, and Centre of Theatre Studies of the University of Lisbon, where I also teach Intercultural Communication.

    Website: https://www.francescanegro.com/

    Article: https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/1700510/normal_66326efde73a4.pdf

    Article: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.31819/9783968691404-012/html?srsltid=AfmBOopQxrn8fJRzQVfBKVdz9hc5gcIzomZt8DcPhV63HTzeOVhepJko

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  • Rediscovering the Taino and Caribbean History with Olive Senior on Paradise Once

    Rediscovering the Taino and Caribbean History with Olive Senior on Paradise Once
    2025/10/26
    In this compelling episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris dives deep into Caribbean history and colonialism through a conversation with Jamaican poet and author Olive Senior. They explore Senior's novel Paradise Once, a researched reimagining of the Taíno people in Cuba two decades after Columbus's arrival, shedding light on indigenous heritage and the legacies of colonialism in the Caribbean. The discussion covers themes of language, spirituality, environmental stewardship, and the blending of indigenous and African traditions, offering listeners a rich tapestry of Caribbean culture and history. Ms. Senior also shares valuable advice for writers, emphasizing curiosity, mastering the craft, and expanding narratives beyond personal emotion to encompass broader family genealogy and community histories. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Caribbean history, family heritage, and understanding the lasting impact of colonialism. BIO: Olive Marjorie Senior (born 23 December 1941) is a Jamaican poet, novelist, short story and non-fiction writer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was awarded the Musgrave Gold Medal in 2005 by the Institute of Jamaica for her contributions to literature.Other awards she has won include the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature.Senior was appointed Poet Laureate of Jamaica in 2021, serving in the post until 2024. Links: https://www.torontomu.ca/olivesenior/author.html https://poetryarchive.org/poet/olive-senior/ https://www.facebook.com/OliveSeniorWriter/ https://x.com/olivesenior?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/olivetheauthor/ https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/paradise-once/ History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #indigenousheritage #Caribbeanculture #coloniallegacy #Taino #Caribbeangenealogy #OliveSenior #ParadiseOnce #CaribbeanLiterature #JamaicanWriters #DiasporaVoices #CaribbeanHistory #StorytellingMatters #DisAFiMiHistory #CaribbeanIdentity #OralTradition #BlackLiterature #HeritageAndMemory
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  • Kalinago Resilience: Dominica's Indigenous Story & Heritage with Crispin Gregoire

    Kalinago Resilience: Dominica's Indigenous Story & Heritage with Crispin Gregoire
    2025/10/19

    In this episode, Wendy Aris interviews Crispin Gregoire about the Kalinago people of Dominica, exploring their rich family history and cultural traditions. We delve into their deep heritage and governance, examining how they have survived through colonization to the present day. The episode covers critical topics such as the impact of colonialism, the Carib Act of 1978, land rights, cultural preservation, and language revitalization. Crispin also voices important calls for legal updates and greater recognition of Indigenous sovereignty and youth engagement, emphasizing the vital role of community efforts in safeguarding Kalinago heritage.

    Bio:

    Crispin S. Gregoire is a businessman from Dominica and was the Permanent Representative to the United Nations for the Commonwealth of Dominica until 2010. He presented his credentials to Secretary-General Kofi Annan on 1 October 2002.

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  • Colonialism in St. Eustatius: The Wealth Built on Slavery

    Colonialism in St. Eustatius: The Wealth Built on Slavery
    2025/10/13

    In this episode, we explore St. Eustatius — the "Golden Rock" — and how its prosperity during the 18th century was deeply rooted in colonialism, powered by the transatlantic slave trade and the brutal sugar economy. We trace the island's pivotal role in global commerce, featuring insights into the Golden Rock Plantation and the recent discovery of an African burial ground. We also discuss the ongoing impact of slavery on the island's people and memory, demonstrating how this heritage continues to shape modern identity.

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  • Roots of Limón: Afro‑Caribbean Voices in 1930s Costa Rica | Family History & Heritage

    Roots of Limón: Afro‑Caribbean Voices in 1930s Costa Rica | Family History & Heritage
    2025/10/05
    In this episode of Dis A fi mi History, we dive into the Caribbean history of the 1930s as Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. Natasha Gordon‑Chipembere about the migration of Afro‑Caribbean communities to Costa Rica. The conversation focuses on themes of identity and resilience, examining the social and economic forces—such as railroads and the banana industry—that shaped their lives. This episode delves into family histories, language, and religious traditions that contribute to the collective heritage of Afro‑Caribbean culture. Discover how state policies have impacted these communities and how their culture has been preserved and reclaimed across generations in Costa Rica. Join us as we explore the vital connections between family genealogy and Caribbean identity in this compelling narrative. Bio 20+ Years of Experience With over two decades of expertise as a writing coach, editor, and professor, Natasha’s career spans from New York to Johannesburg. She is a highly accomplished writer and researcher, honored with numerous awards and grants, including two Fulbright Fellowships and three PSC-CUNY Research Awards for her groundbreaking work on Afro-Costa Ricans. Published Author and Editor Natasha’s scholarship and creative writing have appeared in respected journals and publications such as Small Axe Salon, Praxis Journal of Gender and Cultural Critiques, Journal of International Women’s Studies, Callaloo, Scrutiny2, Agenda, Changing English, Essence, The Tico Times, and Limon Roots. She also serves as Co-Editor of the Afro-Latin@ Diaspora Book Series with Palgrave Macmillan, amplifying critical voices in the field. Areas of Research and Expertise Natasha is recognized internationally for her lectures and research on Black womanhood, cultural representation, and diasporic identity. She is a leading authority on the narrative and legacy of Sarah Baartman in the 21st century, and her current research focuses on Afro-Latin@s in the diaspora, with a special emphasis on Afro-Costa Rican communities. Links https://ticotimes.net/2021/04/25/a-look-back-at-1930s-limon-and-the-real-legacy-of-afro-caribbean-immigrants-3 https://www.natashagordonchipembere.com/ https://jadedibispress.com/product/11808/ https://www.instagram.com/natashagordonchipembere/?hl=en History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://youtu.be/CqnzwtsTdQY #CaribbeanHistory #AfricanDiaspora #BlackHistory365 #heritage #HiddenHistories #...
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  • Mount Misery Rebellion: Exploring the Forgotten 1639 Uprising of St. Kitts in Caribbean History

    Mount Misery Rebellion: Exploring the Forgotten 1639 Uprising of St. Kitts in Caribbean History
    2025/09/28

    In this episode of the Dis A fi mi History Podcast, we delve into the near-forgotten 1639 uprising on St. Kitts, an important event in Caribbean history where over 60 enslaved people fled to Mount Misery, built a fortified maroon community, and resisted colonial power before facing brutal repression. This exploration of family history and spirit highlights how resistance is woven into the island's fabric.

    We also trace the ongoing spirit of defiance through a lone survivor’s legend and pivotal events like the 1834 general strike and the legacy of Marcus of the Woods, culminating in the island’s renaming to Mount Liamuiga. Join us as we uncover how these acts of courage have shaped Caribbean identity and continue to resonate today.

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  • From Igbo to Jamaica: Archibald Monteath's Legacy and Colonialism

    From Igbo to Jamaica: Archibald Monteath's Legacy and Colonialism
    2025/09/21
    In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of Archibald Monteath — a notable figure in Caribbean history, embodying the narratives of colonialism and resilience. Born in West Africa and sold into slavery in Jamaica, Monteath’s story reflects both the violence of colonialism and the indomitable human spirit. Monteath’s rare autobiography provides a first-person account of his capture, enslavement, conversion to Christianity, and eventual freedom, offering invaluable insights into family genealogy and heritage. As one of the few surviving written narratives of an enslaved African in Jamaica, his testimony opens an important window into questions of African identity, cultural survival, faith, and memory in the Caribbean. We discuss what his story reveals about the Igbo presence in Jamaica, the role of the Moravian Church, and how personal narratives like his shape our understanding of colonial history, slavery, and emancipation. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in Caribbean history, African diaspora studies, family history, genealogy, or cultural heritage preservation. Dr Maureen Warner-Lewis is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian academic whose career focused on the linguistic heritage and unique cultural traditions of the African diaspora of the Caribbean. Her area of focus has been to recover the links between African cultures and Caribbean cultures. Dr Warner-Lewis is now retired professor, interested in Caribbean literature, in socio- and creole linguistics, in history of the Black Diaspora. https://www.amazon.ca/Archibald-Monteath-Igbo-Jamaican-Moravian/dp/9766401977 History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/ Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://youtu.be/CqnzwtsTdQY #CaribbeanHistory #AfricanDiaspora #BlackHistory365 #heritage #HiddenHistories #DisAFiMiHistory #CaribbeanPodcast #BlackHistoryMatters #CaribbeanCulture #familygenealogy #AfricanHeritage #PodcastLife #colonialism #heritage #CaribbeanStories #colonialism #AfricanDiasporaVoices #CaribbeanHeritage #familyhistory
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  • Voices in the Margins: African Muslims and Caribbean Heritage

    Voices in the Margins: African Muslims and Caribbean Heritage
    2025/09/14

    In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History, host Wendy Aris and guest Suleiman Bulbulia delve into the overlooked story of African Muslims in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on Muhammad Kaba Saganuhu — an enslaved scholar who penned a 50-page Arabic manuscript in Jamaica. This episode illuminates how themes of colonialism, Arabic literacy, faith, and cultural memory have influenced resistance, identity, and the broader Caribbean heritage. Through archival discoveries and personal reflections, we emphasize the vital contributions of Muslims to Caribbean history and the ongoing research that aims to reshape public understanding of this rich heritage.

    Mr. Suleiman Bulbulia Co-Founder / Director at Barbados Halal Experience, said that Barbados is a small island in the Caribbean, and that the Islamic society has a long history in Barbados

    Co-Founder / Director at Barbados Halal Experience added that the Indians were the first to convert to Islam in Barbados, and that Muslims had come to Barbados to enhance their living conditions

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