Articles for category: Keep it Croatian with Sara

22 srpnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Debra Gavranich’s Journey with “The Girl Who Left”: From Memories to Masterpiece

In a recent interview with Sara Skoda from Croatians Online, Debra Gavranich discussed the inspiration behind her book and her journey as an author.  Debra, an Australian author with deep Croatian roots, has captured hearts with her poignant novel, “The Girl Who Left: From Croatia to the Canefields.” This compelling story began as a personal tribute to her mother’s memories and has evolved into a powerful migrant narrative that resonates with many. Debra’s connection to her Croatian heritage is profound, and it greatly influences her writing. Growing up in Australia, she often heard stories from her mother about the struggles

14 srpnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Andy Hartman’s Journey with a New Musical Set in Croatia

Sara Skoda got to talk with Andy Hartman, a vibrant performer and budding playwright, who has emerged as a promising talent fresh out of Northwestern University and has a really cool connection to Croatia.  Hartman’s connection to Croatia, adds a distinctive layer to his artistic narrative. During his time at Northwestern University, where he honed his craft and developed a deep passion for storytelling, Hartman encountered a group of ambitious creatives keen on producing a new musical. Their inspiration: The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. The Museum of Broken Relationships, nestled in the city of Zagreb, is a

10 srpnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Ina Vukic’s Journey: A Tale of Humanitarianism and Advocacy

Sara Skoda got to interview Ina Vukic, humanitarian and advocate, from Sydney, Australia, for a Croatians Online podcast episode. Ina’s  story is a testament to the profound impact an individual can make through tireless dedication to humanitarian causes, advocacy for justice, and a commitment to academic pursuit. Since the early 1990s, Ina has been a formidable force in the realm of humanitarian aid, focusing particularly on the victims of war in Croatia.  Ina dedicated herself to alleviating the plight of war orphans and other affected individuals. Her efforts extended beyond mere sympathy to active engagement in fundraising and lobbying for

1 srpnja, 2024

Croatians Online

The Distinguished Career of Professor Ivan Marusic

Croatians Online host Sara Skoda, was able to speak with Professor Ivan Marusic who lives in Melbourne, Australia and has had a dynamic career in physics, and he recently received one of the most prestigious honors in science from the Royal Society. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. A little bit about Professor Ivan Marusic, is that he has had a remarkable career, distinguished by his significant contributions to the field of fluid dynamics. His achievements are underscored by his current roles as

25 lipnja, 2024

Croatians Online

An Interview with Kristin Vukovic, author of The Cheesemaker’s Daughter, an upcoming fiction novel set in Croatia

Kristin Vukovic joined Sara Skoda, podcast host with Croatians Online, for an interview.  Kristin is author of upcoming fiction novel The Cheesemaker’s Daughter, set to release this August about a woman returning to her homeland of Croatia, specifically the Island of Pag, after her father needs her help to save his failing cheese factory. Kristin has written for the New York Times, BBC Travel, Travel + Leisure, Coastal Living, Virtuoso, The Magazine, Hemispheres, the Daily Beast, AFAR, Connecticut Review, and Public Books, among others, oftentimes writing about Croatia or Croatian culture.  She has been awarded a number of prestigious honors

14 lipnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Klarinetistica Michelle Hromin za Croatians Online o glazbenoj karijeri i ljubavi prema hrvatskoj kulturi

Michelle Hromin Amerikanka je hrvatskog podrijetla koja živi u Londonu i gradi nevjerojatnu karijeru kao klarinetistica. Croatians Online je imao sreću razgovarati s Michelle i saznati sve o njezinoj glazbenoj karijeri i ljubavi prema hrvatskoj kulturi. Njezin album Kalendar zbirka je 12 minijatura za solo klarinet nazvanih po dvanaest mjeseci u slavenskom kalendaru, a možete ga poslušati na Michellinoj web stranici. Michelle je također surađivala s nagrađivanom britanskom pjevačicom Raye, a video možete pogledati na linku. U sklopu podcasta “Keep it Croatian” s Michelle je razgovarala Sara Škoda, poslušajte na Spotifyju u nastavku!

16 svibnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Glazbenik Ivan Heller: “Nevjerojatno koliki je utjecaj naš narod imao ovdje”

Voditeljica Sara Škoda donosi nam razgovor s hrvatskim glazbenikom iz Wisconsina. Heller je odrastao na otoku Murteru, pisanjem glazbe i stihova bavi se od studentskih dana, a prije odlaska u Ameriku osvojio je Porina za najbolji album duhovne glazbe. Glazbenu karijeru nastavio je u Americi i iza njega je veliki broj nastupa u Chicagu i Milwaukeeju, ali i šire. U eteru Croatians Online govorio je o svom životnom putu, dojmovima s nedavno održane Hrvatske fešte u Louisiani te o nadolazećem velikom godišnjem banketu u Milwaukeeju. Poslušajte na Spotifyju!

29 travnja, 2024

Croatians Online

Veliko slavlje Hrvata u Louisiani će se još dugo pamtiti

Voditeljica Sara Škoda nam u programu Croatians Online donosi zanimljivosti o hrvatskim zajednicama diljem Amerike. Protekle subote tema je bila upravo održani Hrvatski festival u New Orleansu. Na događaju u organizaciji Hrvatsko američkog društva nekoliko tisuća Hrvata i njihovih gostiju uživalo je u tradicionalnim hrvatskim pjesmama, plesovima i gastronomiji. Poslušajte prilog na Spotifyju u nastavku! Foto: Damir Radov