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Miami Hosts Exiled Writer Chenjerai Hove

Friday, March 5, 2010

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A quick update from our Literary South Florida episode: acclaimed writer Chenjerai Hove, of Zimbabwe, has become Miami's first writer to be hosted through the Cities of Refuge program.

Rebroadcast of Literary Episode Sunday at 7 pm

Friday, November 6, 2009

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In honor of the Miami Book Fair International, WLRN is rebroadcasting our Literary South Florida episode Sunday night at 7. The episode is jam-packed: two "MacArthur Genuises," the creator of the "Dexter" character, aspiring poets and some talented and unpublished local writers. You can listen on WLRN 91.3 or WKWM 91.5 (in the Keys).

Edwidge Danticat Wins “Genius Award”

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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Miami author Edwidge Danticat-- featured in Under the Sun's recent episode on literary bright lights-- has won the prestigious and lucrative MacArthur "Genius" award. Listen in, as Mitchell Kaplan of Books & Books interviews Danticat about her experience as a Haitian immigrant in the United States and about her memoir, "Brother, I'm Dying."

Full Moon Fish House

Thursday, September 10, 2009

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Listen to Susan Brown read "Full Moon Fish House," about a magical place that is dilapidated but not defeated. The story was inspired by an actual fish house painted many times by Brown's husband, a photographer and watercolor artist. Brown submitted the story to our unpublished writers contest and was a runner-up in our Amateur category.

Dating Escapades

Thursday, September 10, 2009

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Susan Brown, a runner-up in our unpublished writers contest, reads from her memoir about dating life, online meet-ups and whether proof-of-divorce documents are really necessary on the first encounter. Eventually it worked out. Brown met her husband online.

About the Music: Foreclosure Blues

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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Foreclosure Blues may sound like an anthem for the thousands of Americans who have lost their homes in the real estate bust. But in fact, Tom Naples wrote the song to tell the story of another group of homeowners: the men and women who saw their farms slip away from them during the dry years of the Great Depression.

AUTHOR EDWIDGE DANTICAT ON LIFE AS A HAITIAN IMMIGRANT AND WRITING HER FIRST MEMOIR

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Danticat wrote a memoir to cope with the momentous year when her daughter was born, her father passed away, and her uncle died in an immigration detention center on the edge of the Everglades.

“Dope” by Mudfunk, featuring Marco Haber

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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This song played during the "Cities of Refuge" story in Episode 3. Listen to the full song here and meet hand percussionist Marco Haber. Haber plays instruments such as the doumbek, the frame drum and the gayumba.

Music from Episode 3: Literary South Florida

Sunday, June 28, 2009

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Songs from local musicians DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars, Marco Haber, and the Rock Bottom Remainders were featured on Episode 3: Literary South Florida.

Episode 3: Literary South Florida

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Poet Campbell McGrath, novelist Edwidge Danticat and humorist Dave Barry headline a show that navigates our literary scene, including zany thrillers, emerging writers and young poets trying to make a living.

Music From Episode 5: Haiti Episode

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars - Under the Sun Theme
Jacques Saveur Jean - Haïti Chérie

Romel Joseph - My Favorite Things (recorded by Hannah Sampson)

Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours choir - Mwen Pap Sa Bliye (recorded by Kenny Malone)

Haitian Patients in Medishare Tent - Jesus, Thank You For Loving Us (recorded by David Chan)

Why We're Telling These Stories

From Abe Rich's nephew...

On behalf of my family, friends and those that were close to my Uncle - thank you! It is truly a treasure to have the piece recorded and available for us and future generations to cherish. The story really captures his character, persona and spirit. Abe was a simple man, a man who struggled to survive during a tragic era in our history. His traumas and survival instinct kept him alive in Europe, Israel and in Miami as he worked till he could no longer stand up. As it said on his shop wall... "There is no substitute for hard work." I believe you and everyone at WLRN work very hard to provide us with wonderful programming and go above and beyond your call of duty. Thank you very much.

Shawn Rich

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