Zakia Sewell on folklore, identity & the magic beneath the surface

Who gets to be British? Writer, broadcaster and DJ Zakia Sewell wants you to look beneath the surface and discover the ancient stories, folk traditions, and seasonal customs that offer a radically different answer In this episode, Zakia joins Katrina and Amy to explore her book Finding Albion, why folklore offers an inclusive alternative to traditional British identity, and how Morris dancing, May Day celebrations, and winter solstice festivals can reconnect us to the land and to each other 🌍 Connect to Nature Season Two is sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation If you care about nature, climate change and where your food comes from, Fairtrade's Do It Fair campaign is calling for a future that's fair on the planet. You can help by choosing Fairtrade products and adding your voice to Fairtrade's petition calling for stronger laws to protect people and the planet. Find out more and sign the Fair on the Planet petition at https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=fair-on-the-planet-connect-to-... Together, we can help build a future that's fair to people and fair to the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices