Afro Tales Podcast
Focusing on the folktales, lore, myths, and legends that are a part of our everyday lives. Join me, your Griot Amon Mazingo as I explore the tales the afro and indigenous people created in the Americas and Caribbean. If you want more stories based on the indigenous people and those of the African Diaspora this is the show for you. After which you will visit Chef who will give you a recipe inspired by the story you have just heard. Come aboard this fascinating ship and be part of a voyage like no other.
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Clara & the Freedom Quilt
Clara does not wish to stay on the farm and knows the underground is her way to freedom.
23 min
52
The Run-Aways
Today we head to Kentucky where we meet a significant man name Arnold Gragston.
21 min
53
How Nehemiah Got Free
Today we head to Galveston the place Juneteenth originated to meet Nehemiah an enslaved man.
18 min
54
Ol' John & the Panther
Today we head to New Orleans for an interesting story about Ol’ John.
21 min
55
Big Talk
Today we head to Florida and meet a couple of men that like to boast and brag and play pranks on each other.
19 min
56
Jean Britisse the Champ
Today we head to Haiti and meet a famous man named Jean Britisse.
23 min
57
The Race Between Toad & Donkey
Today we head to Jamaica to be spectators in a race between rivals.
21 min
58
The Case of the Uncooked Eggs
Today we head to the commune at Kenscoff, Haiti.
19 min
59
Loggerhead & The Smoking Stone
Today we have two interesting stories from the island of St. Vincent.
20 min
60
Walo-Wila
Today we have a beautiful Afro-Cuban tale about two sisters with secret.
19 min
61
The Legend of Veronica Amazonica
Today in this beautiful legend from Guyana we meet a little girl that shooting for the Moon.
21 min
62
The Man, The Snake & The Fox
Today in this Venezuelan tale we meet three interesting creatures.
19 min
63
How Black Became White
Today in this Brazilian tale we meet a little black boy, 3 maidens, 3 cavalhieros, and 2 witches.
21 min
64
Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkeys
Today in this Brazilian tale a little old lady is have problems with her harvest of bananas, so she asks a monkey for help.
18 min
65
The Voyage Below
Today in this Haitian tale we meet Mr. Bordeau, a man that has suffered a great loss.
19 min
66
Rabbit Seeks Wisdom
In this Guadeloupean Creole tale Compère (Brer) Rabbit is looking to gain all the wisdom of the Almighty.
18 min
67
Obatala's Yams
In this Cuban Tale, Obatala is an Orisha that loves her yams and is looking for someone to help her with her crops.
18 min
68
Brer Rabbit Gets Married?
Brer Rabbit has decided to make a change in his life, he wants to get married and not just any woman.
18 min
69
Old Granny Wolf
Brer Rabbit and Brer Wolf have had some falling-outs in the past, and old brer Rabbit is looking to squash that.
17 min
70
Brer Opossum Loves Some Peace
In another southern tale we meet Brer Opossum and Brer Raccoon.
20 min
71
Mary Belle & The Mermaid
A mermaid is believed to be a beautiful creature when one little girl makes one a friend we see how her family reacts.
20 min
72
Luella & the Tame Parrot
Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them.
18 min
73
God Made Him Last
There is a reason the creation story went in the order it did.
4 min
74
Part-Time Pastors
Those that have attended church know the difference between a regular and a visiting pastor.
25 min
75
Black Christmas Special
Today we have a special two small stories for this time of year.
10 min