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: The Lost Message - A Zulu Folktale
The Zulu people are the single largest ethnic group in South Africa, numbering 9 million in the late 20th century.
Stories are an essential part of the Zulu tradition.
Story retold in this episode:
The lost message
Resource: https://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/saft/sft04...
episode 2: How Cats and Dogs became Enemies - St. Lucian Folktale
Folktales in St. Lucia are know as Tim Tim stories. These French creole stories called Animal tales original in African form part of St. Lucian Folklore...
episode 3: Rabbit's Long Ears - A Cuban Folktale
Folktales in Cuba are known as "Cuentos Cubanos". These are the stories told at parties, at work, in meetings and in the streets.
Story retold in this episode:
Rabbit's Long Ears
Resource: Greedy Mariani and other folktales of the Antilles by Dorothy Sharp Carter
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episode 4: Toad & Donkey A Jamaican Folktale
Jamaicans have a creative way of entertaining themselves and storytelling is one of those activities. Stories are told wherever and whenever people congregate.
Story retold in this episode:
Toad & Donkey
Resource: Jamaican Song and Stories - http://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/06/47/65/00001/AA00064765_00001...
episode 5: Anancy and the Guinea Bird - Antiguan Folktale
Antiguan stories are told about legends, folklore and folktale with characters such as Anancy.
Story retold in this episode:
Anancy and the Guinea Bird
Resource: Pearls of Wisdom by Rauf Mama & Mary Romney
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episode 5: Monkey and the Bee - Cameroon Folktale
Stories are alive and well in Cameroon, stories are like listening to elders when they speak. This African folktale teaches a valuable lesson
Story retold in this episode:
The story of the Monkey and the Bee
Resource: the Sacred Door and other Stories Cameroon Folktales of the Beba by Makuchi
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episode 6: The Tortoise Who Flew to Heaven - Folktale from the Antilles
This story is from the islands of the Antilles, we know them as the Caribbean islands. The Antilles are made up of three groups The Bahamas (islands and reefs), the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles.
Story retold in this episode:
The Tortoise who flew to heaven
Resource: Greedy Mariani by Dorothy Sharp Carter
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episode 6: The Story of Thunder and Lightening - Nigerian Folktale
Stories are told at events where people gather to listen and participate in stories about past deeds, traditions, morals and myths.
Story retold in this episode:
The story of Thunder and Lightening
Resource: https://www.chesswood.w-sussex.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=15564&type=pdf
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episode 7: The Vain Rooster - Cuban Folktale
Stories told at parties and other gatherings are know as Cuentos Cubanos.
Story retold in this episode:
The vain rooster
Resource: https://www.storycove.com/rooster-s-night-out-summary
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episode 7: How Mockingbird tricked Alligator - Guyanese Folktale
Guyana celebrates 56 years on independence on May 26th
Guyana's motto: One People, One Nation, One Destiny
In this episode we celebrate Guyana's Independence with a Folktale
Story retold in this episode:
How Mockingbird tricked Alligator
Resource: Dorothy St...