Ayub Ogada
The Nyatiti master of the Lou people of Kenya. Kothbiro, was my introduction to the master, Ayub Ogada.
SASA
The Premier was great. There were so many old friends and new, present and accounted for, not to mention Family support. (Ele, Les, Cels, Ali, Maygs, Mymy, Z-boy) But if you missed it, I’ve uploaded the film at http://www.river-stories.com/sasa-the-film, and highlights of the night are at http://www.river-stories.com/sasa.
Sasa Sunday
Let Sonny-boy tell you a tale of the Soucouyah. An origin tale.‘A ball of flame. Along she came, flying without the wind.’
Sasa: the premiere
Sunday 26th September,4.00pm – Eastern time,9.00pm – BST, London Just 6 days to go until Caribbean Folklore Storytime presents my short film, SASA. There are still a few tickets left, but if you’re like a friend of mine and you don’t like the Eventbrite registration situation, I’m giving you a sneaky look at the link […]Read Post ›
2 weeks to go
Sunday 26th September SASA
The final edit is complete. We’re very excited for the premiere. Its being brought to you live online by Caribbean Folklore Storytime. Ann Worme is ready to welcome you on the day. We can’t wait. It’s online at 9.00pm London (BST). The film is 30 minutes long and there’ll be a discussion/Q+A afterwards with a […]Read Post ›
SASA: a soucouyah story
Some weeks ago I told you that I was working on something new. And along with Brian and Alex we’ve made a song and dance about it. We’re giving her a big party. Join us. A short film by L.A.B. Productions It’s invitation only And you’re invited. Sunday 26th September 20219.00pm London4:00pm Trinidad Hope to […]Read Post ›
The Nang Colouring Book
River-Stories resident artist, Zeb Thomas, has had his illustrations of top UK Grime artistes published as a colouring book for young and old. The Nang Colouring Book.(nang: meaning well good) The electrostatic energy, and uncompromising, unapologetic nature and sound of the British Grime music scene is captured in these fine, imaginative illustrations. Lady Leshure, D […]Read Post ›
Stories of Migration
This Saturday, 19th June, 2021Caribbean Folklore Storytime in association with Ntukuma present Our Migration Stories On the night, I will be revealing Untitled, a piece I wrote a few years after migrating to the UK. I chose this piece because it manages to express the psychic dissonance of leaving your home, your place of birth, […]Read Post ›
How does my garden grow?!
I put my teacher’s hat on this Spring-break/Easter holiday, and what rewards! Guiding young people in creative writing was like sowing seeds on fertile soil. And, OH MY, how my garden has grown. Caribbean Freedom Fighters, aka Ann Worme, held a creative writing course for 8 – 12 year olds. The young people were mainly […]Read Post ›