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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Stories Summer Institute 2016 Documentaries 
6 Pieces

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

Caption: The Folklorist Next Door, Credit: Jeannelle Ramirez
The Folklorist Next Door 
9 Pieces

Community folklorists explore Texas traditions.

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TSBVI Spring 2021 
3 Pieces

Students from Texas School for the Blind created podcasts about their community.

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TSBVI Summer 2021 
3 Pieces

Students at the Texas School for the Blind's summer SWEAT program created podcasts where they interviewed Austin community members.

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Women in the Austin Music Scene 
4 Pieces

Texas Folklife presents these stories from our 2019 Summer Institute, a week-long audio documentary workshop in Austin, Texas. This year's documentaries feature stories about "women in the Austin music scene," including Connie Kirk, Tameca Jones, Andrea Cortez, and Kana Harris.

Pieces

She Told Me That It Takes Away The Fear
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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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
They Really Stand Out To Us When They Play This Sport
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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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
She'll Tell You You're Playing Bad
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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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
For Me, I Believe They're Real
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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Ashley, Mercedes, Jasmine, and Lesliann share their personal stories and beliefs about ghosts.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 06:01
Ms. Rockstrom
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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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
Cell Phones
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2017 Hogg Middle School Stories (Houston, TX)
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
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
The Garden
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2017 Hogg Middle School Stories (Houston, TX)
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
Surviving Harvey
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2017 Hogg Middle School Stories (Houston, TX)
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
Seeds of Wisdom
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Folk Healing and Traditional Medicine
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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
City Alchemists
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Folk Healing and Traditional Medicine
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This story was produced by Diane Murray at the 2017 Stories Summer Institute

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2017
  • Length: 08:58
  • Purchases: 1

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Charlie Lockwood (Admin)
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Carla Roman