Afro Tales Podcast
A podcast focused 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 the Anevay and be part of a voyage like no other.
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Clara & the Freedom Quilt
Clara knows the underground is her only way to freedom.
23 min
77
The Run-Aways
Today we head to Kentucky where we meet a significant man name Arnold Gragston.
21 min
78
How Nehemiah Got Free
Today we head to Galveston the place Juneteenth originated to meet Nehemiah an enslaved man.
18 min
79
Ol' John & the Panther
Today we head to New Orleans for an interesting story about Ol’ John.
21 min
80
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
81
Jean Britisse the Champ
Today we head to Haiti and meet a famous man named Jean Britisse.
23 min
82
The Race Between Toad & Donkey
Today we head to Jamaica to be spectators in a race between rivals.
21 min
83
The Case of the Uncooked Eggs
Today we head to the commune at Kenscoff, Haiti.
19 min
84
Loggerhead & The Smoking Stone
Today we have two interesting stories from the island of St. Vincent.
20 min
85
Walo-Wila
Today we have a beautiful Afro-Cuban tale about two sisters with secret.
19 min
86
The Legend of Veronica Amazonica
Today in this beautiful legend from Guyana we meet a little girl that shooting for the Moon.
21 min
87
The Man, The Snake & The Fox
Today in this Venezuelan tale we meet three interesting creatures.
19 min
88
How Black Became White
Today in this Brazilian tale we meet a little black boy, 3 maidens, 3 cavalhieros, and 2 witches.
21 min
89
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
90
The Voyage Below
Today in this Haitian tale we meet Mr. Bordeau, a man that has suffered a great loss.
19 min
91
Rabbit Seeks Wisdom
In this Guadeloupean Creole tale Compère (Brer) Rabbit is looking to gain all the wisdom of the Almighty.
18 min
92
Obatala's Yams
Obatala loves her yams and is looking for someone to help her with her crops.
18 min
93
Brer Rabbit Gets Married?
Brer Rabbit wants to get married and not just any woman.
18 min
94
Old Granny Wolf
Brer Rabbit is looking to squash some falling-outs Brer Wolf.
17 min
95
Brer Opossum Loves Some Peace
In another southern tale we meet Brer Opossum and Brer Raccoon.
20 min
96
Mary Belle & The Mermaid
When Mary meets the mermaid we see how her family reacts.
20 min
97
Luella & the Tame Parrot
Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them.
18 min
98
God Made Him Last
There is a reason the creation story went in the order it did.
4 min
99
Part-Time Pastors
Those that have attended church know the difference between a regular and a visiting pastor.
25 min
100
Black Christmas Special
Today we have a special two small stories for this time of year.
10 min