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In the first episode, the conversation focuses on culture as a bearer of identity and how Surinamese creativity manifests in music and performance. Orlando Ceder is a member of Black Harmony and sings in Sranan Tongo, within a tradition where language and cultural heritage take center stage. Jeffrey Spalburg is a theater maker and storyteller who uses humor and satire to explore social themes such as identity and colonial history.

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This episode centers on art, community, and self-expression, and how creators carve out space for new forms of culture. Zergei Samson is a curator at OSCAM and a DJ (ZAMSON); his work bridges art, music, and public space. Ike Melchizedek is a multidisciplinary creator, DJ, and co-founder of The Gang Is Beautiful, a collective focused on fashion, art, and community.

Listen to episode 2 starting July 15.

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In this episode, the conversation turns to spirituality and various forms of knowledge within the Surinamese context. Sherlien Sanches champions Indigenous knowledge and traditions, working with organizations such as the Inheems Kennis Centrum Internationaal (Indigenous Knowledge Center International). Marian Markelo (Nana Efua) is a prominent representative of Winti in the Netherlands and works to raise the visibility of this spiritual tradition.

Listen to episode 3 starting July 22.