When ‘Blood Speaks’: Kinship and Mysticism in Dominica with Dr. Adom Philogene Heron

In this thought-provoking episode, host Wendy Aris sits down with Dr. Adom Philogene Heron to discuss his fascinating article, "When ‘Blood Speaks’: Naming the Father and the Mystics of Kinship in Dominica, Eastern Caribbean." Dr. Heron, a renowned anthropologist, brings his deep understanding of Caribbean kinship and social practices to the conversation, offering listeners a unique insight into the intricate dynamics of family and identity in Dominica. Wendy and Dr. Heron explore the cultural and spiritual significance of naming the father within Dominican society, delving into the ways in which bloodlines and kinship are perceived and articulated. They discuss the role of mysticism and spiritual beliefs in shaping familial relationships and the broader implications of these practices for understanding Caribbean identity and social structure. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of kinship in Dominica, the cultural importance of blood and ancestry, and the mystical elements that influence these relationships. This episode highlights the richness of Caribbean cultural practices and the ways in which they challenge and expand conventional understandings of family and identity. Join us for an engaging and enlightening discussion that bridges anthropology, spirituality, and cultural studies, offering a compelling look at the mystics of kinship in Dominica. Tune in to discover how 'blood speaks' in this vibrant Caribbean context and what it reveals about the human experience of connection and belonging. BIO: Dr Adom Philogene Heron (PhD, Social Anthropology, St Andrews 2017) is a lecturer in anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Centring his work in the Caribbean, he focuses on fatherhood and family, the social life of storms, Afro-diasporic ecologies and cosmologies. Adom is CCC's Principal Investigator. He leads Still Standing: the ti kai survey - a collaborative study of Dominica's vernacular ti kais (kweyol: 'small houses') alongside SHAPE a Dominican heritage NGO and Architecture students from DSC. He co-leads the Dominica Story Project (with Dr Schuyler Esprit & Annabel Wilson), a collaborative filmmaking program that documents narratives of life since Maria. Adom also leads Creative Repair, which showcases arts-based interventions that have emerged in the wake of Maria, Ericka, David and other storms, by documenting the work of visual artists, calypsonians and poets. Adom has over 10 years of experience in Caribbean-focused anthropological experience and is delighted to return to Dominica, an island where he has familial/ancestral roots. Book https://www.papillotepress.co.uk/books/still-standing-dominicas-vernacular-architecture/ Website https://survivingstorms.com/team-members/adom-philogene-heron/   Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #familyresearch #familyhistory # #colonialhistory #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast #genealogy #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #CaribbeanHistory #DominicaCulture #KinshipStudies#CaribbeanSpirituality #MysticismAndCulture #BloodSpeaks #AnthropologyPodcast #CaribbeanIdentity #OralTraditions #HeritageAndMemory #BlackDiasporaStudies #SpiritualHeritage #CulturalAnthropology #IndigenousCaribbean #CaribbeanResearch #CommunityAndKinship #CaribbeanPhilosophy