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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The Race Between Toad & Donkey
Today we head to Jamaica to be spectators in a race between rivals.
21 min
77
The Case of the Uncooked Eggs
Today we head to the commune at Kenscoff, Haiti.
19 min
78
Loggerhead & The Smoking Stone
Today we have two interesting stories from the island of St. Vincent.
20 min
79
Walo-Wila
Today we have a beautiful Afro-Cuban tale about two sisters with secret.
19 min
80
The Legend of Veronica Amazonica
Today in this beautiful legend from Guyana we meet a little girl that shooting for the Moon.
21 min
81
The Man, The Snake & The Fox
Today in this Venezuelan tale we meet three interesting creatures.
19 min
82
How Black Became White
Today in this Brazilian tale we meet a little black boy, 3 maidens, 3 cavalhieros, and 2 witches.
21 min
83
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
84
The Voyage Below
Today in this Haitian tale we meet Mr. Bordeau, a man that has suffered a great loss.
19 min
85
Rabbit Seeks Wisdom
In this Guadeloupean Creole tale Compère (Brer) Rabbit is looking to gain all the wisdom of the Almighty.
18 min
86
Obatala's Yams
Obatala loves her yams and is looking for someone to help her with her crops.
18 min
87
Brer Rabbit Gets Married?
Brer Rabbit wants to get married and not just any woman.
18 min
88
Old Granny Wolf
Brer Rabbit is looking to squash some falling-outs Brer Wolf.
17 min
89
Brer Opossum Loves Some Peace
In another southern tale we meet Brer Opossum and Brer Raccoon.
20 min
90
Mary Belle & The Mermaid
When Mary meets the mermaid we see how her family reacts.
20 min
91
Luella & the Tame Parrot
Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them.
18 min
92
God Made Him Last
There is a reason the creation story went in the order it did.
4 min
93
Part-Time Pastors
Those that have attended church know the difference between a regular and a visiting pastor.
25 min
94
Black Christmas Special
Today we have a special two small stories for this time of year.
10 min
95
The Smart Woman & The Devil
We know love can be strong. But when outside forces are at play will it be strong enough.
25 min
96
Anansi Tricks Bruh Lion
Anansi is at it again and this time Bruh Lion is the target.
21 min
97
The Magic Orange Tree
Children tend to fear when their parent brings in a new person.
23 min
98
Black & White John
Sometimes the family you have chosen is stronger than the family you were born with.
24 min
99
Eya
Blessings can be hard to come by especially when it seems everything is against you.
20 min
100
Blanche & Rose
Sometimes family isn’t family and the one closest to you is your worst enemy.
23 min