Ocean Vuong, Amaarae and Thai Iced Tea

Weekend Passport 03.10

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Weekend Passport is Stranger's Guide's weekly subscribers-only newsletter curated by Deputy Publisher, Ambia Elias. Each week we bring you globally-inspired recommendations for your weekend activities from the team and friends of Stranger’s Guide.

Today’s newsletter was curated by Stranger’s Guide intern, Noraan!

Read: Time Is a Mother

In his poignant collection, Time Is a Mother, Vietnamese American poet and essayist Ocean Vuong delves deeply into the themes of motherhood, memory, and grief. Through his lyrical and haunting poetry, Vuong pays tribute to the enduring influence of his mother, exploring how time shapes our experiences and relationships. This book offers a heartfelt exploration of personal and collective loss, illuminating the complexities of identity, family, and love. Vuong’s exquisite language transforms pain into beauty, and sorrow into strength, providing a comforting reflection for anyone navigating the emotional landscapes of motherhood and memory.

Listen: Wasted Eyes

Amaarae, a young Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter, captivates listeners with her unique blend of pop, R&B, afrobeats, and alté. Known for her bold style and fluid representation of gender and sexuality, she brings a fresh and exciting perspective to the music scene. Listen to one of Amaarae’s most popular songs, “Wasted Eyes.” This song was featured in her 2023 album titled Fountain Baby—listen to it here on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube.