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
Carnival time again - Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day.
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Trinidad and Tobago celebrates their Independence on August 31st. This year they celebrate 59 years of independence...
Miss Lou A Birthday Celebration
Miss Lou A Birthday Celebration
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September 7this Miss Lou’s Birthday...
episode 1: Panamanian/ Kuna Folktales
The stories retold today are from Panama
Kuna folklore - The Kuna Indians of Panama, probably best known for molas, their colorful appliqueacute; blouses, also have a rich literary tradition of oral stories. (google)
Fun facts about Panama:
Panama is the country that connects North America and South America
Panama City the capital of Panama is the only city with a rainforest within its limits...
episode 2: Montserratian Folktales
The stories retold in this episode come from Montserrat.
Montserrat is a pear-shaped island know as the emerald isle of the Caribbean because of its formerly large population of people who originated from Ireland (britannica.com).
Culture is African, Irish and British traditions.
Montserrat is know for is coral reefs & caves along the shoreline
Did you know that Montserrat means volcanic Island?
Stories retold in this episode:
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episode 3: Cha Nanzi Aruban Folktales
Did you know that Anansi is call Cha Nanzi in Aruba?
The stories retold in this episode are from Aruba.
Aruban is one of the most picturesque of the Lesser Antilles Island found off the coast of Venezuela.
Known for it's desert like landscapes colourful architecture
Fun Facts
Aruba is the wreck capital of the Caribbean
For over 80 years Aruba has been the pioneer for purified water technology...
episode 4: Mayan Folktales
The stories retold in this episode come from Huonduras.
Honduras is located in Central American.
Fun Facts about Honduras:
Honduras has a dual capital its two cities Comayaguela and Tegucigalpa
Honduras translates to "great depths" in Spanish. Very fitting as you can visit the Maya Ruins and their coral reefs are out of this world.
Hondura also known as the banana republic as bananas are their main export.
Stories retold:
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episode 4: Grenadian Independence Celebration
Grenada celebrated 47 years on independence on February 7, 2021.
Grenada we celebrate you.
Interesting facts,
Grenada know as the spice Isle
Has the worlds first underwater sculpture park
Grand Etrang the bottomless lake
Stories retold in this episode are:
1. Compere Cats wedding feast
2...
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.
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 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 ...