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Rice & Roses

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

We hear from everyday women who share their stories of how they got their dress and how the traditions they grew up in informed their wedding day decisions.The goal for the season is to have conversations on the topic of getting wed that many young women are curious about. This is Rice & Roses.

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Episodes

Episode 8 - Bride's Prayer, Rice & Roses Finale

August 24, 2020 18:28 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

One topic which seemed to be bubbling away for a week before the listener discussion was around the bride price, lobola. This is one practice which, from my view, is misunderstood. Generally speaking, I think there is not enough information about our customs and practices as Africans for new generations to learn about and appreciate. This was Rice and Roses, hosted by me, Lungiswa Mosoeu, written by Reatile Mosoeu, an original podcast series produced and brought to you by PieSlovak...

Episode 7 - Bakhapi, Rice & Roses

August 16, 2020 23:27 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MB

It is interesting to talk to bridesmaids and to brides and hear how different their experience of the wedding process is. But, regardless of how the stories begin, they always end in a common place - love, joy, friendship and lasting memories.  This is Rice and Roses, hosted by me, Lungiswa Mosoeu, written by Reatile Mosoeu, an original podcast series produced and brought to you by PieSlovakiaDance.

Episode 6 - In Memory Of, Rice & Roses

August 09, 2020 22:21 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

To all our listeners, thank you for sharing this journey with us. We have received multiple requests for a Q&A, and we have listened. Our final episode will include some of your questions being answered by me to the best of my ability. We also have a few special guests joining us for the final episode coming out Aug 24th at 7pm. Please send your listener questions to my email address; that’s [email protected]. Much love. This is Rice and Roses, an original podcast series produced ...

Episode 5 - Out of Love, Rice & Roses

August 02, 2020 12:12 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The truth is, regardless of how tight we try to hold it together, all things fall apart. But, what life looks like after the crumbling has stopped, that depends on us. Rice & Roses host sits down with her mother-in-law as well as Nyaki Tshabangu to talk about difficult situations that they had to face during their wedding period. For our Q&A coming up soon, please send your questions on love, weddings, culture, and anything else to [email protected]. This is a PSD original series...

Episode 4 - Makoti, Rice & Roses

July 27, 2020 09:40 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MB

In the old days, across the world, wedding proposals were handled by the elders of the families, treated as occupational transactions. Much like African customs today still dictate. This is a PSD original series. Research and writing by Lungiswa and Reatile Mosoeu, music - sourced from Artlist.io. This is Rice and Roses, produced and brought to you by PieSlovakiaDance.

Part Three - Setso, Introduction to Rice & Roses

July 19, 2020 02:17 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this three part introductory episode, we focused on the influence that relationships and social factors played on the life of this season's first guest, the newly married, Wandisile Mavuso. We will look deeper into these themes as the season progresses and as we meet with other women like Wandy. To round out this intro, I wanted to focus on Wandy’s views on culture, and how that played a role in her choices leading up to her big day. This is a PSD original series. Research and w...

Part Two - Black Wedding, Introduction to Rice & Roses

July 11, 2020 00:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

This is a PieSlovakiaDance original series. Research and writing by Lungiswa and Reatile Mosoeu, producing Lungiswa and Reatile Mosoeu, music - sourced from Artlist.io,  sound design by Reatile Mosoeu. You’re listening to Lungiswa Mosoeu, this is Rice and Roses.

Part One - Introduction to Rice & Roses

June 26, 2020 12:33 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

This is part one of a three part introductory episode. We are glad to have you go along with us as we explore different experiences from a variety of young and older women around their wedding day. This is a PieSlovakiaDance original series. Research and writing by Lungiswa and Reatile Mosoeu, producing Lungiswa and Reatile Mosoeu, music - sourced from Artlist.io, and sound design by Reatile Mosoeu. You’re listening to Lungiswa Mosoeu, this is Rice and Roses.