13 episodes
Gibraltar Lane: A Jamaican Odyssey Marcia Malcolm
-
- Society & Culture
-
-
5.0 • 9 Ratings
-
Gibraltar Lane: A Jamaican Odyssey is a narrative podcast that follows the anecdotes and adventures of a girl growing up in 1960s Kingston, Jamaica. All episodes now streaming.
-
Chapter 13: Five Flights a Day
When Michael Manley comes into power, the Ritchie family face political hardships--causing them to leave their home in Kingston for a new life in Miami.
-
Chapter 12: Dreams & Duppies
Grandma Vida's superstitions go beyond miracle cures as she tells Marcia of her prophetic dreams and duppie (ghost) stories.
-
Chapter 11: Rules for Weddings & Funerals
Marcia navigates the customs and quirks of Jamaican weddings and funerals with a self-made list of rules.
-
Chapter 10: Island Problems
Growing up on an island paradise is not all sun and beaches. Marcia details the many unique problems that are almost commonplace in Jamaica.
-
Chapter 9: Mango Clothes
After excelling in academics, Marcia is encouraged to try her hand in athletics--something she has no interest or aptitude in.
-
Chapter 8: Life On The Lane
Marcia's neighbors on Gibraltar Lane range from the laidback Rastafarian to the periodically institutionalized. Listen as Marcia details the everyday drama that walks past her home in Kingston, Jamaica.
Customer Reviews
Gibraltar Lane
Love the animation! Marci is very picturesque with her story telling! It’s like I’m there watching the whole scenario! Can’t wait to listen to more....
Gibraltar Lane
Wonderful story telling, giving an insight on life in Jamaica in the 1960’s.
Life on Gibraltar Lane
I found it to be very riveting, comical & based on true events.