Tradition Café
Tradition Café
Podcast Description
At Tradition Café, we will delve into the experiences of immigrants, first-generation individuals discovering their roots, and inquisitive minds eager to learn about their heritage and the world around them.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of cultural heritage, personal discovery, and culinary traditions, with episodes discussing immigrant experiences, the significance of family recipes, and the exploration of cultural identity, such as discussions around quirky English dishes like Bubble and Squeak and Yorkshire Pudding.
Tradition Café – Many voices, One table.
Exploring how heritage, tradition, and culture shape our lives through stories, conversations, and the communities we choose.
www.traditioncafe.com
Poet, performer, and filmmaker Tae Poetically Divine joins Ana to talk about creating art rooted in spirituality, ancestry, community, and hope.
Tae shares how writing became an outlet for her as a quiet and deeply sensitive child—and how poetry eventually expanded into spoken word, music, filmmaking, youth mentorship, and community arts work.
She also takes us behind the scenes of Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams and its spiritual sequel, Descendants, an award-winning film honoring family lineage, cultural identity, survival, and the stories that connect us.
The conversation explores:
• The meaning behind the name Tae Poetically Divine
• Why poetry is the foundation of all her creative work
• Turning real stories into authentic, unscripted films
• The creation of Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams and Descendants
• Recognition from the Oakland International Film Festival
• Poetry about mental health, community, love, and hope
• Mentoring young artists and helping students recognize their worth
• Tae’s relationship with Rhythmix Cultural Works and Unity Fest
The episode closes with Tae performing her powerful poem, “Descendants,” a reflection on ancestry, history, resilience, peace, and our shared humanity.
Tae Poetically Divine is the emcee of Rhythmix Cultural Works’ 2026 Unity Fest in Alameda, California, celebrating the arts and cultures of Africa and beyond.
GUEST LINKS
Website: https://spoken-word.org/taepoeticallydivine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXp5bKAGpFX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
CONNECT WITH TRADITION CAFÉ
Website: https://traditioncafe.com
Instagram: @tradition_cafe
YouTube: @Tradition_Cafe
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Tradition Café: Many Voices, One Table.
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