In this episode of the Languages Through Music podcast, I get to speak with Orlynda Vales, a special care counselor, linguist, and artist, who shares her rich language journey from Haitian Kréyol to Japanese. Orlynda and I met at the Polyglot Gathering in Prague last year.Orlinda discusses the importance of language in healthcare, and how she balances her passions for art and languages. #Languages #Linguistics #Mental #Health #Counseling #Art #Polyglot #Japanese #Spanish #WinterChallenge #Personal #Growth
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LTM ft. Yamkela 🇿🇦
I really enjoyed interviewing Yara (Yamkela), a wonderful isiXhosa teacher I met via iTalki, who made the amazing isiXhosa through Music resource for LTM.In this chat, we learn more of her own musical journey and influences. Yara shares her earliest music memories, the significance of overtone singing in isiXhosa culture.We discuss the language education system in South Africa, Yara's path to becoming a teacher, and her love for horticulture. The conversation also touches on future language learning goals and the therapeutic aspects of music and language.Enkosi, Yamkela! https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7821163LTM Masterclass: www.languagesthroughmusic.com/save 25% on sign up with code LTMPODwww.languagesthroughmusic.com/learn-a-language#music #language #learning #overtone #singing #SouthAfrica #teaching #horticulture #cultural #education, #traditional #isixhosa
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LTM visits Mechai Pattana Bamboo School in Buriram, Thailand
After twenty years in international education, it's not every day that a school impresses you SO MUCH! 🤩🤩🤩LTM made a visit in December 2024 and the inspiration is still bubbling. Thanks so much for hosting us, Bamboo School. Bamboo School is the future of education, for real! 🌱🎋🍄https://www.mechaipattana.ac.th/www.languagesthroughmusic.com
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LTM ft. Hermon Mehari
I finally got to meet Hermon Mehari, live and in person!
I was very geeked- I love his music and had even written him into one of my short stories with Afritondo where the main character was also a trumpetist :D
Later we found out we had our lovely Turkish teacher, Dilara, in common. The multi-award winning Eritrean jazz trumpetist happened to be in Bangkok at the same time as me, so this episode was recorded at Public House podcast studio, soi 31.
Hermon Mehari received his BM in Jazz Performance from the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance in 2010. In addition to performing, he dedicates himself to being a serious educator, runs a weekly musical radio program called "The Session" on the NPR-affiliate station KCUR 89.3, is an artistic director of the Collectif MiRR, and has participated in arts-related clinics and panels around the world.
Listen in to discover Hermon's take on music, languages, self-study, travel, and much more.
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LTM ft. Professor Ajibade & Bisola Loves Languages
"The Yoruba language must not die."
In this episode of the Languages Through Music podcast, Desta welcomes Professor Ajibade and his daughter Bisola to discuss the significance of the Yoruba language and culture.
They explore the personal and cultural influences that shaped their love for Yoruba, the challenges faced in preserving the language, and the growing interest in Yoruba studies both in Nigeria and the diaspora.
The conversation also touches on the impact of Afrobeat music on language learning, favorite Yoruba artists, and the wisdom found in Yoruba proverbs.
#Yoruba #language #culture #Afrobeat #education, #diaspora #literature #identity #languagepreservation, #YorubaMusic #proverbs
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