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Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison is a podcast about the art, business and impact of storytelling in the lives of everyday people based in the island nation of Jamaica.
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St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland
Spirituality has always been a calling for Alex. As early as seven years old, he has experienced and witnessed the power of Jamaican spirituality at its lowest and highest. I got the opportunity to speak with Alex on the occasion of the first staging of the Rebirthing Celebrations and Kumina held in East Portland. For Alex, Kumina is, has always been and always will be a space for unity, reverence and reconnection with the ancestors. I learned a few things. I hope you will too.
Happy 2025! In this Storytelling In The Tropics Special Report, Allison shares her experience at the recently concluded Freedom Street Concert on December 31, 2024 in Jamaica and shares some of the concert moments. Superstar Vybz Kartel has been a staple on the Dancehall scene in Jamaica from as early as 2002 when he went out on his own, creating hits like "Tek", "Badman" and "Most High". Having been incarcerated since 2011, released on July 31, 2024, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer return...
In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflec...
In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss the reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wh...
In This week's episode, guest co-host Veronica Facey joins Voice of The People and Allison as they discuss JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Jamaican Officers In Haiti, Keeping Up With Kartel and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current a...
In this week's episode we discuss challenges with the JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke Supermarket ambitions, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.
In this week's episode we discuss Yallahs High Prepares For The New School Term amid earthquake damage in October 2023, Tia Clayton Wins 100m at her first Diamond League, St Thomas Native Wins Pan Chicken Competition, JPS, Oil In Jamaica? Bunny Shaw's Award, Keeping Up With Kartel and more!
In this episode Voice of The People and Allison discuss The Companies Office Experience, Crocodile In Grants Pen St Thomas, Taxi Operator Shot In Morant Bay, Motorcyclist From Nutts River Killed, Jamintel Strip Repairs In St Thomas, Keeping Up with Kartel And More.
In this episode, The Voice of The People and Allison discuss Vybz Kartel's Release, Jamaica's Olympic Performance and Botswana's Tebogo wins The 200m Men's Final and more.
It's a new season and new format. In this episode, The Voice of The People, Sheri and Allison discuss the Paris Olympics now underway and learn more about Professor Harrison, Associate Dean at The University of Missouri, a member of the Jamaican diaspora and more.
Conroy Green is a self taught painter. His African ancestry inspires his work even as he progresses through a health related setback. Conroy does not shy away from controversy and uses his everyday life as fuel for his brilliant work. Follow Conroy's story closely.
In Part 2 , Folashade outlines the ups and downs on her search for healing.
Folashade is the product of Jamaican/ Nigerian parentage. After losing her father at a very early age, Folashade sought spiritual comfort in the church. Pay close attention as she recounts her very challenging journey.
Maylynne Lowe has performed in many Jamaican theatre productions and spent over a decade playing 'Tanya Blackburn' in the popular Jamaican series Royal Palm Estate. Having spent a number of years being formally trained as an actor, Maylynne is no stranger to personal struggle and after a brief rough patch, she continues to channel her experiences into her art. Maylynne's story of triumph is inspiring and wonderful.
Lisa Rhooms was born, raised and currently lives in St Andrew Jamaica. A lover of history and using writing as an outlet, Lisa has published a number of books, written screenplays all while acquiring her own brand of wine, "Boundbrook Estate". Lisa works hard, effortlessly manages her time and has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Dianne O. Brown wanted to perform on Broadway. From working at a game arcade to competing in Miss Jamaica and then on to Miss Universe, Dianne has always wanted more and continues to walk her oftentimes difficult path through helping and empowering women to become better versions of themselves.
Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah is a Senior Lecturer of Cultural Studies at The University of The West Indies Mona in Kingston Jamaica. Born in Sandy Bay in Hanover, Sonjah has always had a strong awareness of self and despite multiple attempts aimed to set her back, she continues to work towards leaving her mark on the Jamaican cultural landscape. Author of the book "Dancehall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto", Sonjah's story will absolutely inform and inspire.
In Episode 12, the season finale, we discuss Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.
In Episode 11, we discuss - Accessing Healthcare at Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.
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