We share African and Caribbean folktales for the enjoyment of those young and young at heart, both at "home" and living in the African/Caribbean diaspora. Stories are retold by our storyteller Kesha Christie, the founder of Talkin' Tales. Our culture has a rich oral tradition and we seek to preserve it by educating and entertaining audiences with stories passed down from generation to generation.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 32 minutes
2 Crows and a Coffin - Jamaican folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. This episode concludes our series that highlight supernatural Caribbean folklore.
2 Crows and a Coffin Unearth the chilling Jamaican mystery of 'Two Crows and a Coffin...
The Duppy of the Cotton Tree - Guyanese folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The White witch of Rose Hall"
Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode...
The White Witch of Rose Hall -Jamaican folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The White witch of Rose Hall"
Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode...
The Soucouyant -Trinidadian & Toboggan folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night...
The Legend of LaDiablesse -Trinidadian & Toboggan folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The Legend of La Diablesse"
a Caribbean folklore figure known for her beauty and malevolent nature...
episode 32: Anansi and Lizard - Jamaican Folktale
Jamaican celebrates 61 years of independence on August 6, 2023. Let's celebrate with this story.
Story retold in this episode:
Anancy & Lizard
Anancy & Miss Lou - Sangster's Book Stores (January 1, 1979)- B000J2QC7Y
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Anansi the Oldest of all the animals - African Folktale
The Animals had a debate over who was the oldest. They asked Anansi to be be the judge
Story retold in this episode:
Anansi oldest of all the animals
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episode 30: Keg of Butter - Bahamian Folktale
The Bahamas celebrates 50 years of independence on July 10th, 2023. Let's celebrate with this B'bookie and B'Rabbie folktale.
What out what B'Rabbie is up to...
Story retold in this episode:
Keg of Butter
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episode 29: Sista Drygrass & Sista Fire - Jamaican Folktale
Sista Fire asked Sista Drygrass a question and all hell broke lose...
Story retold in this episode:
Sista Drygrass and Sista Fire
Anancy Stories: Caribbean Style edition by Everal Emanuel McKenzie
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episode 28: How Turtle Fooled Rat - Guyanese Folktale
Guyana celebrated it's independence on May 26th. This is a two for one
SeniBill and StupidiBill make a plan involving Mrs. Rose Cake shop. Followed by How Turtle fooled Rat, rat takes up turtle's challenge.....