Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife

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Stories from Deep in the Heart teaches students and teachers how to document their family and community traditions.  Stories from Deep in the Heart is a project of Texas Folklife, based in Austin, TX.

For more, visit:
http://www.texasfolklife.org/storiesfromdeepintheheart.html
http://www.texasfolklife.org
https://soundcloud.com/texasfolklife 

Series

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9 Pieces

The completed audio documentaries from the Stories from O Henry Middle School. Stories include celebrity musician profiles, an insider's look at the formation of the ACL music festival, and many other stories about local Austin artists, businesses and O Henry Middle School legends.

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3 Pieces

In October 2017, Texas Folklife worked with a group of students at Hogg Middle School in Houston, Texas. These are the finished stories - a diverse medley of pieces reflecting the communities of Houston.

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13 Pieces

Students from Martin Middle School in Austin, Texas produced these radio stories with assistance from Texas Folklife for the Stories from Deep in the Heart program.

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5 Pieces

Students from Akins High School in Austin, TX interviewed community members about racial justice, arts, and activism.

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14 Pieces

Students discuss international experiences; life as refugees; the cultures of Latin America, Africa, and Afghanistan; and coming to the United States. The students who participated in this program were mostly recent immigrants or refugees who were just beginning to learn English at the time of our program.

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5 Pieces

The finished radio pieces from the Texas Folklife Stories Summer Institute, a weeklong intensive audio production workshop for Austin-area students and teachers (www.texasfolklife.org).

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In May 2017, students at Fulmore Middle School worked with Texas Folklife producers to create a series of personal stories on their teachers and their lives. The resulting radio pieces explore Latinx culture and identity, growing up poor in rural Texas, and family legacy.

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11 Pieces

Stories by youth producers at Grisham Middle School during the 2014-15 school year.

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In May 2017, middle school students at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy worked with Texas Folklife producers to create a series of personal stories. The resulting radio pieces explore stories that aren't what they first seem to be, featuring guest musicians and explorations of student talent.

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4 Pieces

This series was produced for "Writing with Sound in the Classroom", a workshop offered by The University of Texas at Austin: Heart of Texas Writing Project and Stories from Deep in the Heart, a Project of Texas Folklife. (April 27, 2013). These pieces feature Austin, TX-based musicians Paula Maya, Ravi Teja Nulu, Kamran Hooshman, Jay Whitley, and Joshua Thomson.


Pieces

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Gorzycki youth producers discover the ancient sounds of the classical guitar.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 02:57
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In a city that is rapidly modernizing, two Gorzycki Middle School students visit the Broken Spoke, an iconic Texas dancehall, and discover a place ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 02:25
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Youth producers from Gorzycki Middle School shed light on a Austin family's unique New Year's Eve celebrations, inspired in part by traditions from...

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting and KRZA


  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 2
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Gorzycki Middel School youth producers offer a peek inside Woodshop 101.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 02:14
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Gorzycki Middle School youth producers profile teenage Magician Ben Wheeler.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 1
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Gorzycki Middle School youth producers explore a family tradition of making ebleskivers, traditional Danish pancakes.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 1
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The story of one family and many generations of women in Conjunto music. Produced by Stories Summer Institute youth reporters Arlette Flores, Jenni...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KALW, PRX Remix, and KSFR


  • Added: Aug 23, 2012
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 4
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Youth-reporter Christino Herrera has participated in the annual Cesar Chavez march since he was seven. Today, the teen reflects on his respect and ...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and KUT


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
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Youth-producer Adrieana Montes produces an audio essay about her family’s legacy surrounding the number eight. Created in collaboration with P.O.D....

  • Added: Jun 29, 2012
  • Length: 03:26
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Youth producer Jennifer Gonzales interviews Charlie Lockwood about the Oud, a Middle Eastern lute, in this Sonic Portrait. Produced in part with P....

  • Added: Jun 27, 2012
  • Length: 03:09