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 1: It's Tradition
Storytelling is one example of the oral traditions that are messages passed down from generation to generation. Featured Story : Anansi and Common Sense
episode 2: The Griot
Storytellers go by many names today we discuss the Griot. Stories in this episode: The Beaten Path How Chameleon became the teacher
episode 3: A story, a story
Find out why stories are so important to our culture. Story 1 Anansi & Fortune Story 2 Anansi & Tiger.
episode 4: Fables & Trickster Tales
A conversation about Fables & Trickster Tales. Stories passed down in the oral tradition. With animals characters. Story 1 - The old man & death. Story 2 - the Hen & the Golden Eggs Story 3 - the fox and the Crow Story 4 Anansi & the talking melon
episode 6: Talkin Ol' Stories
In celebration of Bahamas Independence Day on July 10th, we have some Bahamian folklore. 1st story - ant and the Dove - Aesop Fable. 2nd story B'Bookie & B'Rabbi a trickster tale.
episode 7: Once upon a time and things
Words like Once upon a time rose up the child in us. What makes a great story? Story #1 The thirsty Crow Story #2 The Princess and the pea
episode 8: Let it come, Let it go
story connect us as people. West Afircan Tales and their lessons. Story #1. - Greed find a new friend. Story #2 - the scared bowl
episode 9: Sweet Sweet Jamaica
As we celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1 and Jamaican Independence on August 6 this Episode is tribute to Jamaica. 1st story Anansi & Cowitch. 2nd story Tiger's breakfast.
episode 10: Dejavu
Stories that sound very similar. 1. How Tortoise became bald. 2. Anansi & the pot of beans