Amaro Voice - Romani Podcast

Sejnur Memisi
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Welcome to Amaro Voice, the podcast about European Roma and Sinti. The word amaro is derived from the Romani language and it means „our“. With this podcast we want to give the Romani people a voice and show the diversity of Roma and Sinti in Europe. The host of the Amaro Voice Podcast is Sejnur Memisi, a Journalist from Germany, and the Co-Host is Melissa Sejdi, a Activist from Germany. Both are part of the Roma Communities.

  1. 09/27/2025

    Episode #15 - Q&A

    In this special Q&A episode of Amaro Voice, we take time to answer your questions. This episode is an open space for dialogue and connection.Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes.Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoiceStay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    37 min

  2. 09/13/2025

    From Invisibility to Inclusion - Interview with Dan Doghi

    In this episode of Amaro Voice, Sejnur Memisi speaks with Dan Doghi, former Chief of the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues at the OSCE/ODIHR, about Roma inclusion, visibility, and the future of Roma rights in Europe. Dan Doghi explains why Roma are often described as an “invisible nation” and how this invisibility shapes everyday life — from access to education and jobs, to recognition in political and social spaces. He reflects on the most urgent human rights challenges for Roma and Sinti in 2025, while also highlighting positive steps and examples of progress across Europe. The conversation also focuses on Roma inclusion: what meaningful participation looks like, where governments and institutions are failing, and how Roma youth and grassroots initiatives are bringing hope and change. This interview offers an honest and inspiring look at challenges and opportunities for Roma inclusion—told through the perspective of one of the most experienced Roma voices in international human rights. Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes. Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates! This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    47 min

  3. 08/30/2025

    Episode #14 - Romani Words, Romani Worlds: A Journey through Roma Literature

    In this episode of Amaro Voice, we celebrate the richness of Romani literature — from oral storytelling and songs to modern novels, poetry, and theatre. Too often excluded from mainstream cultural history, Romani writing is not only art but also a form of survival, identity, and resistance. In this episode, we explore: The journey from oral traditions to a modern Romani literary movement Pioneering voices like Papusza, Usin Kerim, Rajko Đurić, and contemporary Romani authors How the Romani language (Romanes) is woven into poetry, children’s books, and t Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes. Stay connected and neranslationsReferences to Romani identity in Shakespeare, and beyond Representation in pop culture: from opera (Carmen) and film (Gypsies Are Found Near Heaven) to modern theatre, comics, and TV How Roma artists, writers, and creators today are reclaiming narratives through RomArchive, feminist theatre, music, and visual arts “What does it mean to read—and to write—in Romani? And how can literature preserve worlds that history tried to erase?” Subscribe our YouTubever miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates! This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    30 min

  4. 08/16/2025

    That Boy - Interview with Toby Gorniak MBE

    In this episode of Amaro Voice, we sit down with dancer, educator, and changemaker Toby Gorniak MBE to talk about "That Boy", the powerful film that tells his life story—from migration and trauma to healing, identity, and purpose.Toby opens up about what it was like to see his past portrayed on screen, how hip hop and dance helped him overcome hardship, and why storytelling can be a tool for transformation. We dive into questions of belonging, resilience, and the importance of youth empowerment—especially for those growing up under difficult circumstances.Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes.Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoiceStay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    22 min

  5. 08/02/2025

    Episode #13 - 2 August: Remembering the Romani Genocide

    In this special commemorative episode of Amaro Voice, we reflect on one of the most silenced atrocities of the 20th century: the genocide of Sinti and Roma under Nazi rule.On the night of August 2, 1944, nearly 3,000 Roma and Sinti—men, women, and children—were murdered in a single night at Auschwitz-Birkenau. This episode explores the meaning of that date, the decades of silence that followed, and the ongoing fight for recognition, justice, and remembrance.🎧 “How do we remember what was nearly erased? And what does justice look like today?”🕯️ This episode includes survivor voices, historical insight, and reflection on why remembrance is resistance.📺 Want to learn how August 2 was officially recognized?👉 Watch our past interview with Irina Spataru - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFfybwYx_c0Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes.Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice/Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    27 min

  6. 08/02/2025 ·  BONUS

    Remembering & Educating - Interview with Philipp Reinhardt - 2 August Special

    In this powerful episode, we speak with Philipp Reinhardt, a representative from the Student Association of Sinti and Roma in Germany to discuss remembrance, education, and activism through the lens of young Sinti and Roma voices.🎧 The conversation centers on the significance of August 2nd, the International Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, and why commemorating the genocide of Sinti and Roma at Auschwitz remains essential today.We also explore how youth-led organizations like the Bildungsbotschafter (Educational Ambassadors) and the Student Association of Sinti and Roma are creating space for empowerment, visibility, and critical education in Germany.💬 “Commemoration is not just about the past—it’s a fight for dignity in the present.”Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoiceStay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    14 min

  7. 07/26/2025

    Episode #12 - Unwritten, Unbroken: A Journey Through Romani History

    In this episode of Amaro Voice, we take you on a powerful journey through Romani history—a story too often left out of history books, yet essential to Europe’s past and present.From ancient migrations out of India to centuries of persecution in Europe, from the unspoken horrors of the Samudaripen (the Sinti and Roma Holocaust) to modern-day resistance and pride—this is history told by and for Roma people.We talk about: Early encounters in Europe, Centuries of forced assimilation, slavery, anti-Roma laws and more. Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes. Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates! This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    35 min

  8. 07/19/2025

    CEU Romani Studies Program - Interview with Simona Torotcoi

    In this episode of Amaro Voice, we speak with Simona Torotcoi, tutor at the Central European University (CEU) Romani Studies Program, about how academic spaces can empower Roma communities and reshape public narratives.Simona Torotcoi offers an inside look at the program’s mission, how it supports Romani students, and the vital role of research, culture, and community engagement in building a more inclusive future.📌 In this interview, we discuss:00:00 – Intro01:05 – What is the CEU Romani Studies Program?03:10 – Cultural and political context in the curriculum06:20 – Real-world impact of student and faculty projects09:45 – Misconceptions about Roma in academia13:10 – How CEU supports Romani students16:30 – Challenges facing the field of Romani Studies20:00 – Simona’s hopes for the future📚 Learn more about CEU Romani Studies:👉 https://romanistudies.ceu.edu/Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes.Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice/Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“

    33 min
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Welcome to Amaro Voice, the podcast about European Roma and Sinti. The word amaro is derived from the Romani language and it means „our“. With this podcast we want to give the Romani people a voice and show the diversity of Roma and Sinti in Europe. The host of the Amaro Voice Podcast is Sejnur Memisi, a Journalist from Germany, and the Co-Host is Melissa Sejdi, a Activist from Germany. Both are part of the Roma Communities.

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