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
episode 10: Guyanese Fable - Happy Independence Day Guyana
We celebrate Guyana Independence Day.
Guyana received its independence on May 26, 1966.
Let us begin by sharing some interested facts about Guyana...
* Guyana is the only South American Country where English is the official Language
- Majority of the island speaks Guyanese creole
* Did you know that Guyana is home to the world’s larges single drop waterfall...
episode 8: Afro Cuban Folktale - A Celebration of Cuba Independence
We have been gone for a minute but now we are back. In this episode we celebrate Cuba's Independence Day.
Cuba received it's independence on May 20, 1902.
Let's begin by sharing some interested facts about Cuba...
* Cuba has the highest literacy rates in the world - 99...
episode 9: Compere Lapin - Creole Folktales - St. Martinique
Martinique is located southwest of Cuba and North of Trinidad and Tobago.
Culture is a mix of French and Caribbean influences. Language spoken is French and creole which has elements of English, Spanish, Portuguese and African Languages.
National Dish is Grilled Snapper with Creole sauce.
Martinique is know for is beaches, mountain tropical gardens and fascinating history.
Fun facts about Martinique
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episode 8: Creole Folktales - Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is located north of Dominica and southeast of Puerto Rico.
The culture on the island is French African and Indian and the language spoken is French & Creole.
Guadeloupe is know for its beaches, scenery and of course island rum. The national disk is call Porc Columbo, its seasoned pork stewed - Caribbean & co.
Fun facts about the island:
1. Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly
2. It's home to an active volcano
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episode 6: A Tale of Two Nations - St. Maarten Folktales
St Martin/Sint Maarten is location in the northeast Caribbean sea east of Puerto Rico
The culture is a blend of African, French, British and Dutch. Languages spoken on this small island is English, French, Dutch and other languages commonly spoken include Spanish, Papimento and French Creoles...
episode 6: Crucian Chant - Folktales from St. Croix
St. Croix is the largest of the virgin islands and the culture is a mixture of Native Carib & Taino, African, European & American.
The people are know are Crucians and the language spoken is English, previously Danish and Spanish is widely spoken.
National Dish Pot Fish and Fungi it's fried fish cornmeal (similar to Coo coo in Barbados) served with steam veggies
Fun facts about St. Croix - www.thevirginislands.com
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episode 5: Caymanian Folktales
In this episode we share stories and culture from the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands is located south of Cuba and northeast of Honduras between Jamaica and Mexico. It is made up of 3 islands Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Culture is a mix of mainly European, British, African and Jamaican.
The Languages spoken are English, Spanish, Brogue (Welsh , Scottish & English ancestors), Jamaican patios ...
episode 5: Latin Folktales - Dominican Republic Independence
The Dominican Republic Celebrates their independence on February 27th.
In this episode we celebrate.
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern 2 thirds of Hispaniola the second largest island of the greater Antilles. It's culture is a mix of European, African and Taino. The languages spoken are Spanish the official language as well as creole English, Haitian creole and Samana English...
episode 6: Compere Lapin - St. Lucian Folktales
In this episode we celebrate St. Lucia Independence day. 41 year of independence.
St. Lucia is part of the lesser Antilles and is located northeast of the island of St. Vincent. The culture is a blend of African, French and English heritage.
The language spoken is St. Lucia is St. Lucian Creole French.
Their national dish is called green figs & saltfish aka green bananas and salted cod.
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episode 5: Turks & Caicos Islanders Folktales
The stories retold in this episode are familiar to Turks & Caicos.
Located southeastern of the Bahamas
Stories retold in this episode:
The Sperrit House
Why dog has small waist
Join us next week stories come from St. Lucia
Reminisce about the ol' days learn something new and most of all walk good.