Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
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Exploring Caribbean Folklore: The Duppy Ah Come - Emma Kathryn

Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
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In this intriguing episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean folklore with a focus on "The Duppy Ah Come," a story that explores the intersections of Caribbean history and cultural beliefs. Join Wendy as she speaks with Emma Kathryn from Nottinghamshire, UK, to uncover the meanings behind this folklore and its implications for understanding colonialism's influence on Caribbean identity. Learn how family history and heritage are woven into these narratives, shedding light on the often-overlooked stories that shaped the Caribbean and its diverse communities. Whether you are tracing your ancestral roots or simply curious about Caribbean culture, this episode provides insights into the complex tapestry of Caribbean genealogy and storytelling. Emma Kathryn (Nottinghamshire, UK) is a staff writer at Witch Way Magazine, The House of Twigs blog, Stone, Root, and Bone blog, the Spiral Nature blog, and Gods & Radicals. She hosts Wild Witch Podcast and has spoken at several UK Pagan events, including Magickal Women Conference in London. Visit her online www.EmmaKathrynWildWitchcraft.com Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Season-Songs-Rediscovering-Cycles-Nature/dp/0738771171 Article: https://abeautifulresistance.org/site/2021/5/14/caribbean-folklore-the-duppy-ah-come Podcast - Wild Witch https://open.spotify.com/show/4jF8ss1FTjDZqkWZdzevQe Contact: https://linktr.ee/emmakathryn Follow: Twitter: @eppinghall Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #CaribbeanFolklore #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistory #JamaicaHistory #colonialism #heritage #familyhistory

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