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THE MOTHER’S VOICE

Tales of Motherhood From Around The World

A deep dive into a first hand account of the overwhelming love, change and challenges experienced by women in the days following childbirth with parents from Derby & Crawley. The power of song and storytelling is explored as a timeless and universal tool for establishing and celebrating the maternal bond – as different women from diverse cultures each give a unique testimony about their personal experience of caring for their young. Among the personal experiences shared are stories of:

  • Adopting a child
  • Relocating to a new country with a young family
  • Navigating the IVF journey
  • Parenting a child who is deaf

 

These lived experiences come together to highlight the resilience, tenderness, and strength of motherhood — in its beautiful variety.

HOW THEY WERE MADE

Season 2 (Derby)

Volunteers from Derby Museum participated in oral history training provided by the Oral History Society, then recorded interviews with parents. These recordings culminated in a series of podcasts and full oral history interviews, now available at the Derbyshire Record Office.

This was as part of Nightlight Lullabies Derby Heritage Project. A year-long, citywide project bringing families in Derby together.

Nightlight Lullabies explores the universal experience of parenting and how we soothe our babies to sleep. A sound, light and performance installation inspired by research and creative workshops with Derbian parents, including the involvement of deaf communities through collaborations with the Royal School for the Deaf, D-Youth Hub, and Action Deafness.

Season 2

(Derby)

13 episodes

LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS

link to season one podcasts

Season 1

(Crawley)

8 episodes

link to Derby heritage project page

DERBY HERITAGE PROJECT

link to vlogs page

VLOGS

link to lullabies page

LULLABIES

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is created and produced by Murmuration Arts. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England. In partnership with Derby Museums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and Derby Festé. Supported by D-Youth Hub, Action Deafness and Family Hub Derby.