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 12: It's Carnival...
Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence Day on August 31. We celebrate with you! 2 great stories Monkey Liver Soup. Anansi & the yams
episode 13: Miss Lou ????????????????
This episode Honours Miss Lou Day. September 7th is Miss Lou's birthday and we honour her as the "Mother of Jamaican Culture". Story #1 - Anansi & Fire????. Story #2 Anansi & Smoke Pork. Enjoy! 382xMi3S1K5xnqzw6KGQ
episode 14: Tricksters & other things
In this episode of Walk Good we talk about our favourite trickster characters. We share 2 great stories. 1. Jimmy the fox and monkey 2. Anansi &the crabs
episode 15: St. Kitts & Nevis Independence Day celebration
September 19 is independence day for St. Kitts & Nevis. This episode celebrates you! With 3 stories 1. Brer Hummingbird and Brer Rabbit 2. The ugly horse 3. The donkey that tried to bark.
episode 16: Independence celebration for Belize
Belize celebrates independence on September 21 in this episode we talk about National symbols and discuss Belizean Folklore. We also share great stories. 1. Why Anansi has 8 thin legs. 2. Lazy Saiman. Caribbean Heritage Month call to action stay tuned.
episode 17: Centuries Cubanos
This episode celebrates Cuba's Independence on October 10th. We discuss tourism, national symbols, common folklore and more. We share three great stories 1. Martina the beautiful cockroach 2. The bird with some thousand feathers 3. The barking mouse wYwbQ5q00aEYiAktPlrm
episode 18: Garifuna Folktales
St. Vincent & The Grenadines celebrate independence on October 27, in this episode we are discussing Vincentian culture from tourist information to national symbols. We pass on Vincy proverbs and introduce Garifuna Folklore.
The Garifuna are Black Caribs, African people who intermarried with indigenous Amerindian people blending cultures during European Colonialism.
Stories in this week's episode:
1. Making the stone smoke an Anansi story
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episode 18: Do we celebrate Halloween???
"We don't believe inna dat...or do we?"
It may not be customary to decorate houses, put on costumes and go trick or treating. But that does not mean that we do not believe in things that go bump in the night.
The Caribbean islands share folklore about the otherworld from superstitions to warnings.
It is said best " ghost stories are to scare you but duppy tales are to warn you" (C.J...
episode 19: Caribbean Superstitions
Caribbean people share a lot of things in common especially many superstitions.
This is the 2nd and final part to our mini-series of thins that go bump in the night
In this episode we mention a few and of course we share 2 great stories with you.
1. Hungry Belly Husband/ The girl who married a stranger
2. Put me back where you find me
episode 20: Dis was how Dis Come
Antigua & Barbuda celebrated their 39th Independence Day on November 1, 2020 and in this episode we continue the celebration.
Antigua & Barbuda are know for this ravishing beaches, water sports including diving fishing, windsurfing and more. Not to mention their scenic golf courses.
The best way to learn about an island is to look at their national symbols. You find about about their beliefs, culture and the people...