Focusing on the folktales, lore, myths, and legends that are a part of our everyday lives. Join me, your Griot Amon Mazingo as I explore the tales the afro and indigenous people created in the Americas and Caribbean. If you want more stories based on the indigenous people and those of the African Diaspora this is the show for you. After which you will visit Chef who will give you a recipe inspired by the story you have just heard. Come aboard this fascinating ship and be part of a voyage like no other.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 1 hour 49 minutes
episode 1: Luella & the Tame Parrot
Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them.
episode 2: Mary Bell & The Mermaid
A mermaid is believed to be a beautiful creature when one little girl makes one a friend we see how her family reacts.
episode 3: Brer Opossum Loves Some Peace
In another southern tale we meet Brer Opossum and Brer Raccoon.
episode 4: Old Granny Wolf
Brer Rabbit and Brer Wolf have had some falling-outs in the past, and old brer Rabbit is looking to squash that.
episode 5: Brer Rabbit Gets Married?
Brer Rabbit has decided to make a change in his life, he wants to get married and not just any woman.
episode 6: Obatala's Yams
In this Cuban Tale, Obatala is an Orisha that loves her yams and is looking for someone to help her with her crops.
episode 7: Rabbit Seeks Wisdom
In this Guadeloupean Creole tale Compère (Brer) Rabbit is looking to gain all the wisdom of the Almighty.
episode 8: The Voyage Below
Today in this Haitian tale we meet Mr. Bordeau, a man that has suffered a great loss.
episode 9: Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkeys
Today in this Brazilian tale a little old lady is have problems with her harvest of bananas, so she asks a monkey for help.
episode 10: How Black Became White
Today in this Brazilian tale we meet a little black boy, 3 maidens, 3 cavalhieros, and 2 witches.