Maroon Community Media
Maroon Community Media
Maroon Community Media
In 2023 Maroon Community Media trained Edmonton residents in producing their own podcasts. This was part of the Untold Stories initiative supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and administered by Enfield Council which aims to hear unknown stories about Edmonton located in North London. MCM have created a community hub of audio stories from the people who live in this area
Carolyn and Parky by Marlene Cato
Carolyn Finegan speaks about growing up in Edmonton, with her father and popular park keeper, affectionally known as Parky Maroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Dec 3, 2023
15 min
Solo Sax on the Green by Amma Donkor
Musican, saxophonist, music scholar and teacher, Remi Abati, tells his story. A PHD student working towards making music more accessible to blind music producers. You may have seen him busking on the Green.Maroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Nov 26, 2023
19 min
Lurine Cato by Elaine
Elaine interviews Edmonton's MOBO award winner , MBE recipient and top British gospel singer, Lurine Cato. Find out about their special relationship.Maroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Nov 19, 2023
24 min
Aditya's Story by Soveks Lo
Guardian journalist, Aditya Chakrabortty shares his story about growing up in Edmonton, school life, racism, and his amusing visits to Derek's record store.Maroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Nov 12, 2023
18 min
ECA by Joy Donaldson
The Chair of Enfield Caribbean Association Oveta McInnis  tells Joy about the importance of this much needed and loved organisationMaroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Nov 5, 2023
20 min
Steve - yesterday, today and tomorrow by Paulette Cato Tyson
Just about anyone living in Edmonton would say they've seen Steve but how many people actually know this long time business owner. Paulette interviews one of Edmonton Green's stalwart stall holdersMaroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Oct 29, 2023
19 min
Bread and Roses
A behind the scenes radio documentary about the making of the Enfield Peoples Theatre production of Bread and Roses. The play focuses on the 1915 Edmonton Rent Strike and community action led by (and won) by women during World War 1. However, it draws comparisons with the current housing crisis and the issues of homelessness.Maroon Community Media is a community interest company focused on developing digital media production skills for all. Our latest project, Untold Edmonton, trained local residents in podcasting skills and supported them to produce podcast heritage stories about Edmonton. This project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by the London Borough of Enfield.To contact us directly, email: [email protected]: mcmcic.org
Oct 2, 2023
16 min