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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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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Carlos describes his grandmother's life, personality, and how she heals "el mal ojo" with an egg.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 02:24
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Basketball players Benjamin and Mariah share what motivates them to play and what it's like playing for Martin Middle School.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 04:56
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Shamyra, Jasmine, Victoria, Ashley, and Isyss share their experiences playing in the school band.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 02:26
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Ashley, Mercedes, Jasmine, and Lesliann share their personal stories and beliefs about ghosts.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 06:01
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An English teacher at Martin Middle School shares her stories of breaking the rules and finding her inspiration.

  • Added: May 30, 2018
  • Length: 02:40
Caption: Hogg Middle School Producers, Credit: Texas Folklife
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...

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2017
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Caption: Hogg Middle School Youth Producers, Credit: Texas Folklife
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...

  • Added: Nov 15, 2017
  • Length: 07:00
Caption: Hogg Middle School Student Producers, Credit: Texas Folklife
Hogg Middle School youth media producers interview Nicole Santos, a teacher at Travis Elementary (Houston ISD), about her experience during Hurrica...

  • Added: Nov 15, 2017
  • Length: 06:25
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This story was produced by Amy Madore and Jennifer Seale at the 2017 Stories Summer Institute

  • Added: Jul 20, 2017
  • Length: 07:16
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This story was produced by Diane Murray at the 2017 Stories Summer Institute

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