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Southern Songs and Stories is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. We showcase their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans and music professionals around them.
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Performance storyteller Tanya Batt and Musician Peter Forster share a collection of musical stories for young children from the Batt Cave.Tall tales of friendships, food and fun that are guaranteed to delight and have you singing along with their catchy refrains. Quirky, wholesome stories that fill you with hope that perseverance will be rewarded, friendship is paramount, vegetables can save your life and even great sadness passes. A story and a song - because words and music they belong!
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The Love Letter Project: Love Songs, Stories and Affirmations for Black Women

Alecia Renece | Creative Coach, Documentarian, Holistic Wellness, Black Artist

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A Human BEING Project. The art of conversation. The love letter project by Alecia Renece: music, love notes and affirmations by a Black woman created for beautiful Black women. Deep and soulful talks and storytelling with Beautiful minds. Each week we discuss intimate and contemplative questions and topics about life, healing, Holistic Well being, frustrations, everyday joys and struggles through music, Soulful conversation and art. We believe that every person is extraordinary and every exp ...
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If you're looking for a podcast, but can't find the right one, I have some good news, your search is now done. There are poems and stories and songs that are great. It's perfect for children, ages two until eight. The poems are sweet and all filled with laughter. The stories end well. Happily ever after. So be sure to subscribe and begin to explore. And please don’t forget, there’ll always be more. | Musings and other Nonsense is a children's podcast of whimsical stories, poems and songs. It ...
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It is natural that a second generation bluegrass banjo player would have soaked up as much of Earl Scruggs’ style on the five string as possible when starting out; it is just as natural that they would push outside of those boundaries of the territory staked out by their pioneering forebears. In Tony Trischka’s case, part of this instinct to turn b…
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Another of the Batt Caves's harvest stories: Tanya tells a story from Russia about a farmer and his struggles to harvest a Giant Turnip from his land. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if you are an …
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There is a decidedly darker mood in the United States than ever in our lifetimes, it seems. In just one example poll recently, one in five Americans agreed that violence is necessary to get the country back on track. With that in mind, it seems like a good time to remember what happened the last time the country acted on this, when we fought the Ci…
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Still on the theme of Harvest time: Tanya tells an English story about a Farmer and his dealings with the boggart... an old mischievous spirit set on causing trouble. Then they follow up with another old harvest song... Oats, peas, beans and barley grow... except Tanya substitutes produce thats ready to harvest in our garden... Apples, Feijoas and …
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Its Easter in the Batt Cave and in New Zealand that means Harvest time in the garden. Tanya, Batt Lamb and Pete have fun with the Batt cave participants identifying produce fresh from the garden and singing a Harvest song... Hip Hip Hip the harvest home!! You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or joi…
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It was one of the first cold days of the fall in the western NC mountains when I trekked up from Spindale to Brevard to talk with Travis Book ahead of his show in town that night. Spindale is perhaps 60 miles away, where I work at WNCW, and with special shortcut directions from a trusted source who travels that route regularly, I figured it would t…
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Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, your rage is beautiful. This is a love letter to angry, sensitive and caring Black women. This is a Black woman's guide to anger. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/album/rage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-gi…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy Spring!!! We made iiiit! "Spring Brings Hope", possibilities, passion, joy. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get "Go Offline…
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Tanya tells this story from Andalusia in Spain to the Batt Cave about a young girl who looses her necklace. Be warned that it is a bit of a scary story with a mean Ogre with a bad attitude in it!! You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://k…
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What connects you to the year 1946? Think of the time immediately following World War II, and perhaps black and white images of men in fedoras and women in long dresses come to mind. Maybe you have parents or grandparents who were born around that time, or maybe you know someone who lived then and has past on. It is an era that now seems quite dist…
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Aesop is credited with several hundred fables: hot from the Batt Cave comes this tale of the ant who is industrious and hard working, and the grasshopper who takes a more laid back approach. In a first for Pete he not only plays the music but also plays the part of the grasshopper! Tanya takes on the role of the ant with her usual mastery of unusua…
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Its still hot and summery here in NewZealand and the Cicadas are in full song. Here is a story from the Andaman Islands about the Cicada who loves to play his drum; and how this affects the whole balance of nature! You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling…
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Hi there Beautiful, stop dimming your light. embrace your brilliance. be brave enough to start and take up space. you're more than you think you are. you're more than you can even imagine. there is so much more in store for you. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c…
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Here at Southern Songs and Stories, we take some liberties from time to time with what we put forward as songs and stories that fall under the umbrella of the American South. After all, we have featured a band from England (The Ruen Brothers), an artist from Idaho (Eilen Jewell), and several artists out of the sui generis state of Texas (Shinyribs,…
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Hi there Beautiful, You don't have to be perfect. The Power of Messy Creativity: Unleash Your Brilliance. You don't have time to be perfect. Are you a perfectionist who struggles to complete tasks? In this video, we explore the concept of perfectionism and how it can hinder our creativity and productivity. Join us as we challenge the idea of perfec…
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Hi there Beautiful, You're allowed to seek joy amidst pain and sorrow. Find your joy and don't lose your humanity. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get "G…
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Another story from the Batt Cave celebrating the Chinese New Year. This is the story of a boy called Chi Yu and how he uses a magic bead he finds to help out his village during a drought. His kindness is punished by a greedy farmer and Chi Yu finds himself transformed. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/sto…
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Hi there Beautiful, take more chances. celebrate the rejections. you got this.Are you afraid to take chances? Don't let fear hold you back! The more chances you take, the more opportunities you have to win. Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So go ahead, be brave, and take that leap of faith! Subscribe for more inspiring content l…
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Hi there Beautiful, I'm proud of you. You're doing the best you can with what you have. Healing takes energy. If you only have the energy to maintain, that's still worthy of celebration. Have grace with yourself. Treat yourself kindly. Take things moment by moment, breath by breath. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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It was day five of the IBMAs and I had been up until four that morning, but Stephen Mougin and Ben Wright might have even seen the sun come up that day after they hosted yet another late night music showcase. Technically their showcases shut down around two or three in the morning, but there was always the chance that artists such as Sierra Ferrell…
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It's the time of the Chinese New Year , so Tanya and Pete share a story about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and how decided the order they appear in. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/tanyabatt0027/tiers Or if y…
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Hi there Beautiful, you are the answer to someone's prayers. we need your light in this darkness. the world convinces us that we are powerless. that we can't make big changes in the world. you are not powerless, you are powerful. you have the power to help save the world. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view…
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Hi there Beautiful, I am still healing from burnout as a Black woman, and this throwback video spoke to me about the art of doing nothing. Resting, play, fun and joy are some of the ways you can heal from overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. It is still my goal to become a well rested Black woman. When you're always doing the most, when you're always…
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Hi there Beautiful, "Live without shame and love without fear". This is one of the greatest lessons that my Grandmommy taught me. In this installment of "Lessons from my ancestors" I am honoring my Grandmommy by sharing her life and a few of the lessons she left me. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flo…
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With the start of a new year and it being Australia Day Tanya tells a story from the indigenous Peoples of South East Australia about Tiddalik the frog who is a very thirsty frog indeed! You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at https://ko-fi.com/t…
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Hi there Beautiful, You are being supported. Discover the surprising ways you are supported in life. From the water that holds you up while swimming to the people who surround you, you are never alone. Take a moment to appreciate the ecosystem, your loved ones, and even the Lifeguards who watch over you. Remember, you are supported, and it's time t…
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Yesterday on Songs of Hope we played “Move The Mountains” from Swedish Singer/Songwriter Maria Segerholm. Maria Segerholm is an independent Christian singer and songwriter from Sweden who longs to spread hope and the love of Jesus through her music. Her music is soulful with influences from different genres such as pop, RnB, gospel, and country mus…
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Hi there Beautiful, Winter's Gift: Why Rest and Self-Care Are Essential for Black woman Creatives. Winter is an invitation to slowdown, self reflect and do as little as possible. Unfortunately we live in a context that doesn't honor nor operate in seasons. As a Black girl creative and black woman artist, I need rest and lots of it. Algorithms, work…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy New Year, Beautiful People. I am on the journey to become a well-rested, free Black woman in 2024. Let's talk about our intentions, values and words to take with us as we journey into the new year. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈…
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We featured the song, No Mountain, on our program this weekend from Christian artist Victor Claye. Victor resides in Adelaide Australia with his wife and 3 boys. His musical style is heavily influenced by 90s and 2000s Hip Hop, the African rhythms that are in his blood, and the old church hymns that still carry so much truth and meaning.…
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Here at Southern Songs and Stories, there is never a shortage of stories to draw from a seemingly bottomless well of music artists; we only scratch the surface of what we would love for you to hear on this series. But even with that, we have a parallel problem, a good problem if you will, of having a whole lot of material on hand waiting to make it…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy 2024, Beautiful People! Let's get together and celebrate together by reflecting on the past year, expressing gratitude and looking forward to more magic in 2024! much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative he…
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Delta blues found its voice and audience on the airwaves of KFFA’s King Biscuit Time, a daily broadcast out of Helena, Arkansas. Bluesmen like Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Lockwood Jr., who would go on to become legends, interspersed their own songs with advertising jingles. King Biscuit Time, which launched in 1941, gave unprecedented exposure …
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Tanya and Pete share a story about a king who is looking for a successor to rule his kingdom and comes up with a novel way of selecting the new King. Of course there is a boy called.... (What else!) Jack who thinks he will throw his hat in the ring. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the …
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Imagine getting your dream job and immediately being scrutinized for your appearance; being asked to wear a wig that was nothing like your natural hair; being quizzed on obscure bits of the history of your field; being asked whether you took the job as a stepping stone to another one. Imagine getting lots of hate mail about the fact that you look d…
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Members of the Batt Cave audience take part in the telling of this story about two children who discover a mermaid on the beach. Treasure is involved, so sit back and enjoy this fun tale told by Tanya and Pete. You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling clu…
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It's that special time of year again!! Tanya, Pete and Batt lamb are here with two new Christmas songs they have written to celebrate the Southern Hemisphere Christmas and New Year in New Zealand with all that means... Hot summer days, fresh plums and strawberries, swimming at the beach. It's also a time for family, remembering those we love and th…
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It is easy to think of musical genres as enduring, definitive territories that are discovered as much as they are created. But even continents drift, and when you dig deep into the careers of artists who are said to be from musical land X,Y or Z, you find that they often do not stay in one place for long, and are likely to be pushing their home ter…
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To celebrate Pete's Birthday, Tanya and Bat Lamb decide to tell a 'Peter ' story, of which there are many to choose from. They settle on the classic tale of the boy who cried wolf, with Peter in the main role.Of course Bat lamb uses her super hero powers to deal with the wolf! You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds…
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The time of your life is a story by Tanya Batt and it is her latest picture book published. It tells the story of a boy and his curiosity about the nature of time... can his new watch help him save up time? You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club at…
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Hi there Beautiful, "I do nothing alone. My whole life is a collaboration." - Tricia Hersey No one is self made, though many of us have been told to do it all alone. Let's talk about community, collaboration, trust and everything in between.much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff…
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It's a new Batt Cave session, and it's a new year for Pete.... It's his Birthday!! Tanya , Bat Lamb and Pete celebrate with the story of Issun-bōshi : A boy who is only the small size of a thumb, but he has very big courage as he journeys out into the world to pursue his dream of becoming a Samurai Warrior. You can find our audios and books to purc…
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Hi there Beautiful, You are not behind. You are not failing. You are here and here is PERFECT. 🫂🌻💛 You are exactly where you should be. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creativ…
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At Southern Songs and Stories, we have become fans of the WUNC - North Carolina Public Radio podcast The Broadside, and here we collaborate to give you a special presentation of one their recent episodes. The Broadside explores news, history, and pop culture stories rooted in the American South. Plus, the show was recently named “New & Noteworthy” …
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Hi there Beautiful, many Black women struggle with what we call, "Impostor Syndrome". We feel like we are somehow frauds. what if it's something deeper? let's get together and talk about impostor syndrome and how to free ourselves from it.Mentioned in this video:✨ @mpricemsw : https://www.youtube.com/@UCas4EJ8eRSgYH264w-hkjsQw✨ Erika Totten of The …
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Hi there Beautiful, My Pop Pop taught me to be present. He taught me how to meditate and practice mindfulness. He taught me that mindfulness is easier to access than we think it is, to love your life because it's happening now and to love the family you've been blessed with. These are lessons from my ancestors, I hope you're able to benefit from th…
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When was the last time you picked up a book or a magazine instead of going to your smart phone or computer to read about music? I admit that, like so many of us these days, my first instinct is to scroll through social media or look at websites. The rise of digital media along with the ubiquity of smart phones has been nothing short of dramatic; th…
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