Maroon Community Media

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Maroon Community Media (MCM) empowers communities to tell their own stories. We bring people together through creativity, arts, and media, helping individuals develop skills in radio, podcasting, and visual storytelling. By building confidence and practical media skills, we support communities to raise their voices, share their experiences, and shape the conversations that matter to them. At MCM, skills are our tools — and community voices are our power. To contact us directly, email: info@mcmcic.org Web: mcmcic.org

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Who is Soveks Lo? by Evelyn Gooding 31.12.2023 14:44

Podcaster, music enthusiast, and Edmonton resident for over 30 years, Soveks Lo shares interesting stories from his first fishing encounter in the area to how he came up with his name. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National...

River Lea - river of life by Soveks Lo 23.12.2023 34:28

A podcast documentary by Soveks Lo exploring heritage stories about the River Lea and its contribution to Edmonton. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield...

Diary of an Edmonton Educator by Jennifer Cato-Yankey 16.12.2023 23:44

Ruth Jenkins has lived in Edmonton for 42 years. Teacher and proud Edmontonian, she tells her story and love for the area to her ex-student Jennifer Cato-Yankey This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund a...

Roof Over my Head by Soveks Lo 10.12.2023 43:42

Roof over my head A podcast documentary by Soveks Lo exploring stories about the heritage and growth of Edmonton's housing and the place many call home. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and...

Carolyn and Parky by Marlene Cato 03.12.2023 15:14

Carolyn Finegan speaks about growing up in Edmonton, with her father and popular park keeper, affectionally known as Parky This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of...

Solo Sax on the Green by Amma Donkor 26.11.2023 19:20

Musican, saxophonist, music scholar and teacher, Remi Abati, tells his story. A PHD student working towards making music more accessible to blind music producers. You may have seen him busking on the Green. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was...

Lurine Cato by Elaine 19.11.2023 24:32

Elaine interviews Edmonton's MOBO award winner , MBE recipient and top British gospel singer, Lurine Cato. Find out about their special relationship. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and sup...

Aditya's Story by Soveks Lo 12.11.2023 18:56

Guardian journalist, Aditya Chakrabortty shares his story about growing up in Edmonton, school life, racism, and his amusing visits to Derek's record store. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund...

ECA by Joy Donaldson 05.11.2023 20:26

The Chair of Enfield Caribbean Association Oveta McInnis tells Joy about the importance of this much needed and loved organisation. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London B...

Steve - yesterday, today and tomorrow by Paulette Cato Tyson 29.10.2023 19:16

Just about anyone living in Edmonton would say they've seen Steve but how many people actually know this long time business owner. Paulette interviews one of Edmonton Green's stalwart stall holders. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project wa...

Bread and Roses 02.10.2023 16:12

A behind the scenes radio documentary about the making of the Enfield Peoples Theatre production of Bread and Roses. The play focuses on the 1915 Edmonton Rent Strike and community action led by (and won) by women during World War 1. However, it draws comparisons with the current housing crisis and the issues of homelessness. This podcast is part of the Untold Edmonton podcasts, we trained local...