VOICES

VOICES Radio Hour

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VOICES Radio Hour is a response to our intrinsic need to share stories. Since 2023, we have shared stories from community members of our collective history, tradition, and heritage in our episodes. This serves to preserve our oral history of who we are, where we come from, and who we aspire to be, all through the tradition of storytelling.

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Un-Comfort Zone | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 11 30.11.2023 59:00

This month on VOICES Radio Hour , we explore the “ Un-Comfort Zone ,” that space where life challenges us, stretches us, and invites growth. Five storytellers share personal journeys of transformation, unexpected choices, and moments that shaped their paths. Featuring Jamie Abbott, Kami Miranda, Giovanna Kennedy, Missy Moore, and Andrew Roberts-Gray, with music by Fernando Mendoza (Destiempo Offic...

Unsung Hero | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 10 10.11.2023 57:30

This month on VOICES Radio Hour , we honor our Unsung Hero , VOICES’ Founder and original visionary, Barbara Reese. In the wake of her passing, we celebrate her belief that everyone has a voice worth sharing. From the first Women’s VOICES Project in 2019 to poetry woven into Wetlands 2022, Barbara’s spirit shaped the heart of VOICES. Hear from friends, supporters, board members, and past participa...

Nuestras VOCES: Una Celebración | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 9 04.10.2023 48:16

This month on VOICES Radio Hour , we highlight the rich diversity and vibrant experiences of our local Latinx community. Members of the Nuestras VOCES ensemble share personal stories exploring identity, heritage, and the many colors of Latinidad, reflecting on pride, gratitude, and the journey of becoming. Featuring Angélica Breña, Art Williams, Brisa Farfan Fernandez, Claudia Pawl, and Gabriela M...

VOICES from Our Teachers | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 8 30.08.2023 58:54

This month on VOICES Radio Hour , we celebrate the teachers who shape our lives and communities. Five local educators share humorous, heartfelt, and inspiring stories about the mentors and students who guided them, and reflect on why they return year after year to this challenging and rewarding profession. Featuring Mary Hernández, Gricel Martinez, Luke Wander, Adam Carballeira, and Ted Frisbie, w...

HerStory | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 7 14.07.2023 1:24:00

This month on VOICES Radio Hour , we celebrate the women who have shaped Carbondale’s community, culture, and land. Five local women reflect on their journeys, connections to the town, and the legacy of women who came before them. Featuring Laurie Loeb, Jeannie Perry, Andrea Harris, Amy Kimberly, and Charlotte Graham, with live music by MinTze Wu and Sandra Wong on violin and nyckelharpa, this epi...

My Homeland | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 6 04.07.2023 57:50

We celebrate the diverse origins and stories that make up our community. Four storytellers from Taiwan, Germany, Argentina, and South Africa share memories, heritage, and experiences that shaped their lives, blending culture, music, and personal reflection. Featuring MinTze Wu, Micha Schoepe, Josefina Méndez, and Megan Rainnie, with music ranging from Astor Piazzolla to Johnny Clegg & Juluka,...

Portrait of Dads | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 5 09.06.2023 56:19

This Father’s Day edition of VOICES Radio Hour features youth from SoL Theatre Company sharing heartfelt portraits of their dads. From tender moments to joyful memories, these siblings tell the stories of fathers who have nurtured, guided, and inspired them. Featuring the voices of Genevieve, Tillie, and Rae Vickers; Aria and Kaytra Moodie; Annette and Leo Bernal; Camille Malloy; and Vianne Camara...

Mother | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 4 14.05.2023 58:10

This special Mother’s Day edition of VOICES Radio Hour shares heartfelt stories from five mothers in our community about the moment they discovered they were becoming a mother. From the joys of birth and adoption to the everyday acts of love and care, these narratives celebrate maternal courage, devotion, and the profound impact of motherhood. Featuring Amy Kimberly, Aracely Terrazas Chaparro, Tra...

ReBirth | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 3 11.04.2023 57:14

In VOICES Radio Hour , our storytellers share the moments that r edefined, redirected, and reignited their lives. From personal breakthroughs to creative awakenings, these narratives explore the power of change and renewal. Featuring Eric Lamb, Nina Gabianelli, Jem Moore, Gabriela Alvarez Espinoza, and Jeff Patterson, with original music compositions by Eric Lamb, this episode celebrates growth, r...

The Things We Left Behind | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 2 10.04.2023 57:32

In our second episode of VOICES Radio Hour , community sages aged 76 to 97 2/3 reflect on life’s journey in “The Things We Left Behind Along the Way.” Heartfelt, nostalgic, and full of wisdom, these stories reveal the memories, choices, and moments that shape us. Featuring storytellers Art Ackerman, Joan Lamont, Sue Lavin, Bill Jochems, and Alicia Pastrana, with piano interpretations of Gershwin c...

First Kiss | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 1 27.02.2023 57:30

Welcome to the very first episode of VOICES Radio Hour , part of Express Yourself on KDNK, brought to you by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions . In this special premiere, we take a walk down memory lane to one of life’s unforgettable moments: the first kiss . Five community sages share their personal stories of love, nostalgia, and the magic of that first unforgettable moment. Did...