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Section A:

Storytelling Resources

What makes for a good story? Explore some of the following resources to look for features of powerful storytelling. You'll need a set of headphones and a place to record notes.

Resource 1: The Moth Podcast - "Out of Step, Out of Place". January 16th, 2023

There are three separate stories in this episode. Select one or two and enjoy the show!

Resource 2: Do places shape our identity? | Viktoria Walldin  TEDxGöteborg

“Identity. A loaded word with even more loaded interpretations. Our personalities and life choices no doubt shape identity, but what about places?” You will watch a portion of this video in which Viktoria Walldin talks about a town in Sweden that needs to completely relocate. (Start the video at 10:59)

Resource 3: "Marina" by Los Texmaniacs from Borders y Bailes Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

“Los Texmaniacs add creative touches to bring traditional conjunto music to younger audiences. In this acoustic, back porch performance of "Marina," they substitute the guitarrón for the electric bass.” 

How are the adaptations of traditional music related to places (in this case near the US/Mexico border) and identity?

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