in this episode of the strolling series podcast, cecile emeke engages with dr. angus martin, a grenadian historian, to explore the rich history and cultural identity of grenada. they discuss the grenadian revolution, its impact on society, and the significance of cultural symbols like oildown and jab-jab. the conversation also delves into the historical ties between grenada and trinidad, the evolution of language, and the role of education in shaping cultural identity. angus emphasizes the importance of understanding grenadian history and culture to foster a sense of pride and community among its people.00:00 introduction to the strolling series and guest expert01:55 contextualizing the grenadian revolution11:53 cultural identity and the significance of oildown19:06 the evolution of grenadian tourism22:53 historical ties between grenada and trinidad25:28 the disappearance of creole language in grenada31:57 post-revolution governance and constitutional challenges36:06 reflections on change and comfort in caribbean society39:59 navigating change and identity in grenada41:14 the role of education in cultural awareness42:39 spiritual traditions and their impact44:34 exploring folk religions in grenada47:17 the evolution of carnival and jab-jab51:12 cultural expression as protest57:11 grenadian soca: a rising force01:00:24 the interconnection of history and culturewebsite: https://www.strollingseries.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strollingseries/twitter: https://www.twitter.com/strollingseries/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strollingseries/

the #strollingseries podcast is a digital space to explore all things #strollingseries past, present & future. in this episode, host cecile emeke introduces the relaunch of the project, which aims to document stories from the black diaspora. she discusses the importance of community, the evolution of conversations around cultural themes, and reflects on the past while looking forward to the future of the series. the podcast will feature interviews, discussions, and a space for audience engagement.

00:00 introduction to the strolling series podcast

02:25 the importance of community and conversations

05:40 reflecting on the past and future of strolling

07:36 cultural themes and the evolution of conversations

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