A woman reminisces about the vibrant Junkanoo festival of the Bahamas, and hopes for a post covid return to its joys. Listen in English and Spanish.

Credits: CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Ochenta Stories, this story was written by Alicia A. Wallace. Alicia is a queer Black feminist, human rights defender, and writer from The Bahamas. She is interested in issues of power and identity and enjoys conversations about the intersection between pop culture and social justice. The Sound Design of the piece was done by Chiara Santella. The Spanish version of the story was voiced by Lisha Lopez.This episode used clips from Junkanoo festivals past. Check out their music here:

- 2019 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade

- The Valley Boys Junkanoo Medley send off for Ted Sweeting

- Boxing Day Junkanoo 2016 - One Family “Warriors”

- Junkanoo Music | Strictly Junkanoo Music Mix - Valley Boys - Saxons - Roots

- Junkanoo 2011 in Nassau Bahamas

- Junkanoo Summer 2014 Saxons Best Music Competition

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