Confronting History Through Art
Join Diana from Urban Sass Travels on a profound journey into Jamaica’s layered past as she visits the home and studio of Laura Facey, one of the island’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. Nestled in the hills of Mt. Plenty, a former slave plantation, Laura’s space is both haunting and inspiring. It is a living canvas where Jamaica’s colonial history meets bold artistic expression.
In this episode, we: 🏡 Explore Mt. Plenty and reflect on the land’s complex legacy of slavery and survival 🗣️ Sit down with Laura Facey to hear about her creative journey and artistic mission 🪶 Experience powerful sculptures and installations that confront the brutal truths of slavery while reimagining healing in post-colonial Jamaica 🔥 Discuss art as a tool for truth-telling, remembrance, and transformation Laura’s work doesn’t shy away from pain — it illuminates it, challenges it, and invites us to face history with open eyes and hearts.
This visit offers an intimate glimpse into how art serves as a bridge between past trauma and future hope.
📍 Location: Mt. Plenty, St. Ann, Jamaica
🎨 Featuring: Laura Facey – Global Artist & Storyteller
🌍 Themes: Slavery, Post-Colonial Jamaica, Art & History, Cultural Reflection
Maroon Revolts in Jamaica
Join Diana from Urban Sass Travels on a powerful journey through Portland, Jamaica, as she takes part in the Kromanti Experience, an immersive cultural tour that honors the legacy of the Maroons. This is more than a tour. It’s an experience, expertly led by Maurice, a Maroon in modern-day Jamaica.
In this episode, we: 🏞️ Hike through lush terrain and sacred spaces once walked by Maroon warriors ⚔️ Learn about the fierce Maroons’ revolts against British colonizers in their fight for freedom 🌿 Explore the secrets of bush medicine and how nature was used for healing and survival 🔥 Hear stories of resistance, bravery, and cultural preservation that continue to shape Jamaican identity today .
The Kromanti Experience is a reminder of the resilience, spiritual strength, and ingenuity of those who came before us. Walking these ancestral paths is both humbling and empowering, a journey that connects past and present.
📍 Location: Portland, Jamaica 🌍 Theme: Maroon Heritage, Freedom, Culture, Ancestral Travel
The Windrush Generation’s
Impact on the U.K.
🌍✨ In this episode, Diana sits down with Denise Ledette, the director of the Windrush Museum in London, to talk about preserving the powerful legacy of the Windrush Generation. The Windrush Generation refers to the thousands of Caribbean men and women who arrived in the UK between 1948 and the early 1970s, invited to help rebuild the country after World War II. They became bus drivers, nurses, factory workers, and teachers, playing a vital role in shaping modern Britain. Despite facing racism and hardship, their resilience, music, food, and cultural traditions helped transform English society, leaving an indelible mark on its identity.
In our conversation, Denise shares the mission of the Windrush Museum, the importance of safeguarding stories for future generations, and how the Windrush legacy continues to inspire pride and connection within the African and Caribbean diaspora.
🎥 Tune in for an inspiring discussion on history, culture, and the unbreakable spirit of the Windrush Generation.
Tour Coronation Market,
Kingston.
Join Diana from Urban Sass Travels as she shows her friend Kelly from The WTAF Show- Women. Travel. Art. Food @thewtafshow around the legendary Coronation Market, the bustling soul of downtown Kingston. From bold spices to sweet treats, this market is where Jamaica’s flavors, people, and culture truly come alive.
In this episode, we: 🥥 Sip refreshing water straight from a freshly cut coconut 🌿 Munch on sweet sticks of fresh sugar cane like true locals 🍌 Stroll through colorful stalls stacked high with fruits, veggies, and spices 🧅 Meet the vibrant vendors who make Coronation Market unforgettable 💬 Share travel tips, laughter, and cultural insights along the way.
There’s no better way to experience Kingston than through its markets, full of rhythm, warmth, and delicious surprises. If you love authentic local experiences, this is your front-row seat to real Jamaican life.
📍 Location: Coronation Market, Downtown Kingston, Jamaica
✈️ Perfect for: Culture seekers, food lovers, and curious travelers.