Walk Good

Set in Trinidad—the epicentre of Carnival—this story follows young Nikoli as he discovers the hidden history behind the bamboo instruments that once saved a people's sound. When colonial rule banned African drumming, the people turned to the land. What they created wasn't just music—it was defiance, survival, and celebration in one.Through Nikoli's eyes and his grandfather's wisdom, you'll hear the rich history of the Tamboo Bamboo tradition: how it rose from oppression, evolved into steelpan, and now lives on in modern Carnival culture.This is more than a history—it's a heartbeat.

In this episode of Walk Good, I share a lively folktale from Caribbean Fables: Animal Stories from Guyana and the Antilles. It's a story of pride, mischief, and a sky-high mistake that left poor Crab with a flat back and a big lesson.Tune in for storytelling with soul, rhythm, and a whole lot of Caribbean flavour.

Story Retold by Kesha ChristieDescription:On the island of Borikén, now known as Puerto Rico, where waterfalls cascade into a serene pool surrounded by pomarosa trees, a timeless tale of forbidden love and transformation takes flight. In this episode, storyteller Kesha Christie retells the Taíno legend of The Hummingbird—a story of Alida, the chief's daughter, and Taroo, a Carib warrior, whose love defied tribal boundaries. When fate tried to pull them apart, the gods intervened, and their love took root among the flowers and wings of the colibrí.This soulful retelling weaves history, culture, and the enduring power of love into a story that continues to flutter through time.

This is an original Jamaican folklore story by storyteller Kesha Christie, blending ancestral wisdom with rich oral tradition.In this episode of Walk Good, Kesha breathes new life into the haunting legend of River Mumma—the mystical guardian of the Rio Cobre. Rooted in Maroon knowledge and inspired by generations of storytelling, this tale follows a young healer named Makeda, who seeks the river's help… but learns the cost of asking for too much.They say River Mumma watches from the depths, grants wishes with care, and punishes the greedy. With cultural reverence and vivid imagery, this story reminds us that the river never forgets.✨ Whether you grew up hearing folktales under the stars or you're discovering Jamaican legends for the first time, this episode will pull you in like the current itself.

This original retelling of The Legend of the Moko Jumbie by storyteller Kesha Christie brings to life the spirit of Moko, the great African healer, and his transformation into a guardian of the Caribbean.Welcome to the season premiere of Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales! We are opening this season with a powerful legend—The Legend of the Moko Jumbie—a tale that spans oceans and generations, carrying the spirit of our ancestors on towering stilts.

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. This episode concludes our series that highlight supernatural Caribbean folklore. 2 Crows and a Coffin Unearth the chilling Jamaican mystery of 'Two Crows and a Coffin.' Explore the eerie tales surrounding this foreboding omen and the unsettling encounters tied to its ominous presence Story told in this episode: "2 Crows and a Coffin" Resources: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110526/cleisure/cleisure4.html#:~:text=In%20the%20late%201970s%2C%20a%20rumour%20swept%20the,that%20they%20were%20witnesses%20to%20this%20supernatural%20manifestation. https://ajamaicaexperience.com/jamaican-obeah/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OVDq_WCfGw Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #crow #2crowsandacoffin #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The White witch of Rose Hall" Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls. Story retold in this episode: "The Duppy of the cotton tree" October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore. The Duppy of the Cotton Tree Discover the mysteries of the Silk Cotton Tree, a symbol of caution and spirituality in the Caribbean. Beware of its haunting tales, where spirits and Duppies reside. Story retold in this episode: "The Duppy of the Cotton Tree" https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Guyana #silkcottontree #cottontree #folklore  #Folktales #community #caribbeanfolklore #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The White witch of Rose Hall" Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls. Story retold in this episode: "The White Witch or Rose Hall" https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The Soucouyant" a Caribbean folklore figure known to live a double life appearing as a woman by day but at night able to peel off her skill soar through the sky like a fire ball and suck the blood of her victims leaving them weak and drained. The legend of the Soucuyant serves as a cautionary tale and a source of fear in Caribbean folklore warning of the dangers that lurk in the darkness of night Story retold in this episode: "The Soucouyant" https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/hotline-the-folklore-of-the-soucouyant Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #T&T #trinidadandtobbago #folklore  #soucouyant #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with: "The Legend of La Diablesse" a Caribbean folklore figure known for her beauty and malevolent nature. Explore her encounters with unsuspecting victims, the mystery surrounding her appearance, and the cautionary lessons embedded in the story. Story retold in this episode: "The Legend of La Diablesse" https://lifeintrinidadandtobago.com/folklore/ Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #T&T #trinidadandtobbago #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Jamaican celebrates 61 years of independence on August 6, 2023. Let's celebrate with this story. Story retold in this episode: Anancy & Lizard Anancy & Miss Lou - Sangster's Book Stores (January 1, 1979)- B000J2QC7Y Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

The Animals had a debate over who was the oldest. They asked Anansi to be be the judge Story retold in this episode: Anansi oldest of all the animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-aozajz2-c Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

The Bahamas celebrates 50 years of independence on July 10th, 2023. Let's celebrate with this B'bookie and B'Rabbie folktale. What out what B'Rabbie is up to... Story retold in this episode: Keg of Butter https://www.grandbahamamuseum.org/exhibits/culture/folklore-favorite-stories Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales  #Independenceday #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #Bahamas #Bahamian #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Sista Fire asked Sista Drygrass a question and all hell broke lose... Story retold in this episode: Sista Drygrass and Sista Fire Anancy Stories: Caribbean Style edition  by Everal Emanuel McKenzie  Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales   #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #Jamaica #Jamaican #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Guyana celebrated it's independence on May 26th. This is a two for one SeniBill and StupidiBill make a plan involving Mrs. Rose Cake shop. Followed by How Turtle fooled Rat, rat takes up turtle's challenge... Story retold in this episode: How Turtle fooled Rat Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and the Windrush Generation by Wendy Shearer Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales   #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #Guyana #Guyanese #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

When the earth was new the first animals did not look the way they do today... Story retold in this episode: Ears Tales and Commonsense by Philip Sherlock Ears & Tails & Common Sense: More Stories From The Caribbean Paperback – Aug. 30 2002by P.M Sherlock (Author), H Sherlock (Author) Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales   #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Sun and moon were the best of friends who lived on earth, find our why Sun and moon live in the sky. Story retold in this episode: Why does Sun and Moon live in the Sky? http://www.clonburrisns.ie/uploads/1/6/6/1/16617588/za-l-2-tales-from-africa-why-the-sun-and-moon-live-in-the-sky-story_ver_2.pdf Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African  #Folktales   #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Have you ever wonder why there is misery in the world?  This How and Why folktale gives us the answer Story retold in this episode: The Singing Pepper Bush Tales from the Caribbean by Trish Cooke ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0141373089 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #vincentian   #Folktales  #Anansi #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Have you ever wonder why there is misery in the world? This How and Why folktale gives us the answer Story retold in this episode: Why Misery remains in the World Greedy Mariani and Other Folktales of the Antilles Dorothy Sharp Carter ISBN 10: 0689304250 ISBN 13: 9780689304255 Publisher: Atheneum, 1974 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #PuertoRican #Folktales #Anansi #community #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Are you ready for another Anancy story, find out what happens with Tiger and the soup. Story retold in this episode: Tiger Soup An Anansi Story from Jamaica http://soupsong.com/stiger.html Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican #Folktales #Anansi #community #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Have you every been told you ask for too much. Find out what happens when monkey asks to lots and lots of misery. Story retold in this episode: The monkey who asked for misery https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01001766/Centricity/Domain/868/The-Monkey-Who-Asked-for-Misery.pdf Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Haiti #Haitian #Folktales #independenceday #community #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #bouki #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Happy New Year! Haiti celebrates it's independence on January 1st. The story we share in this episode is a Bouki story, These stories have been told for as long as people can remember. They teach us how to live and how to behave. Bouki is a character that is very foolish or easily confused. Story retold in this episode: Uncle Bouki gets whee-ai https://www.teachingforchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Haiti_Literature.pdf Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Haiti #Haitianindependence #Folktales #independenceday #community #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #bouki #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Happy Kwanzaa from December 26th to January 1, we celebrate the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: UMOJA (Unity) KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determination): UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility): UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) NIA (Purpose) KUUMBA (Creativity) IMANI (Faith) https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2011/11/kwanzaa_stories.html Each principle has a story and the story in this episode celebrates Kujichagulia Story in this episode: The three tests. Resource: https://eshu.folktales.net/resources/kwanzaa/kujichagulia.html Happy Holidays Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #happykwanzaa #community #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

La Vieja Belén is very hardworking and is often too busy to sit with friends because she was always doing something. Until the day she is visited by 3 Kings... Story in this episode: The Best Gift of All - The Legend of La Vieja Belén Resource: https://books.google.ca/books/about/Best_gift_of_all.html?id=j3VJAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y Happy Holidays Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #DominicanRepublic #Legend #Christmas #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Gift #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

Once upon a Christmas time, Anancy was up to his trickster ways... Story in this episode: Pig & Long Mout Resource: Louise Bennett Anancy and Miss Lou, Page 5 Seasons Greetings Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #Jamaica #Anancy #Christmas #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Anansi #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

In this episode we are sharing with you an Bajan/ Barbadian folktale. Barbados celebrates it's independence from British rule on November 30th. Barbados received it's independence on November 30, 1966. Let's celebrate with story!!! A boy and a giant play dice... Story in this episode: Magic Flight Resource: The Journal of American Folklore Barbados Folklore - Vol. 38, No. 148 (Apr. - Jun., 1925), pp. 267-292 (26 pages) https://www.jstor.org/stable/535030?seq=9#metadata_info_tab_contents Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #African #Bajan #Barbados #caribbeanstrong #howandwhy #animalstories #caribbeanlife #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

In this episode we are sharing with you an Surinamese Folktale. Suriname celebrates it's independence from Dutch rule on November 25th. Suriname received it's independence on November 25, 1975. Let's celebrate with story!!! How do your repay and act of kindness? Story in this episode: Snake and Hunter Resource: The Journal of American Folklore Vol. 30, No. 116 (Apr. - Jun., 1917), pp. 239-250 (12 pages) https://www.jstor.org/stable/534344?seq=10#metadata_info_tab_contents Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #African #Ghana #Ghanaian #caribbeanstrong #howandwhy #animalstories #caribbeanlife #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

In this episode we are sharing with you an African Folktale. Why do a Donkey, a goat and a dog behave in different ways around cars. Story in this episode: The Taxi Ride Resource: How & Why stories world tales kids can read & tell by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #african #worldtales #Folktales #African #Ghana #Ghanaian #caribbeanstrong #howandwhy #animalstories #caribbeanlife #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

St. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrate their independence on October 27th. They received their independence in 1979. Let's celebrate with this story about Rounce. Although the Caribbean does no celebrate Halloween there are many things that go bump in the night. Rounce is an evil character which grunts like a pig and will carry you away if it finds you outside of the house after dark. Story in this episode: Rounce Resource: https://www.searchlight.vc/special-feature/2008/10/24/the-cultural-heritage-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/ Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #St. Vincent #Vinci #st.vincentandthegrenadinesindependence #st.vincentandthegrenadines #rounce #folklore #caribbeanstrong #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

How and why stories explain the things we don't understand. This old Cuban folktale explains why the crocodile has no tongue. Cuba celebrates it's independence on October 10th and first received independence in 1902. Story retold in this episode: Why the crocodile has no tongue Resource: https://books.google.ca/books?id=AIgMN-ZOkIwC&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125&dq=why+crocodile+has+no+tongue+cuban+legend+folktale&source=bl&ots=9MD0nTq0Ez&sig=ACfU3U17c5cKZbjKweW6rb7BVjDLsek_cw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUrfCWn9z6AhWDhIkEHYWFBeEQ6AF6BAguEAM#v=onepage&q=why%20crocodile%20has%20no%20tongue%20cuban%20legend%20folktale&f=false http://www.saudicaves.com/mx/croc/croc-dog-tale.html Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #cuban #cuba #cubanindependence #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

An Anancy story. Anancy wants to find out what the birds are up to, find out what happens when anancy takes flight Story retold in this episode: Bird Cherry Island Resource: Ken Bowen - Jamaican Canadian Association Seniors group Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican #Jamaica #Jamaicanindependence #Jamaica60 #Anancy #MissLou #misslou #Anansi #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

Happy 103 birthday Miss Lou. September 7th is Dr. Louise Bennett Coverly's birthday. She is a national treasure and the person who brought Jamaican Patois to the world. Story retold in this episode: Cockroach and Fowl Resource: Anancy and Miss Lou by Louise Bennett Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican #Jamaica #Jamaicanindependence #Jamaica60 #Anancy #MissLou #misslou #Anansi #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

Jamaica celebrates 60 years of independence in 2022. Jamaica first received it's independence on August 6, 1962. There motto is out of many , one people. Let's celebrate with this story. Story retold in this episode: Anancy and Five (yam hills) Resource: http://anansistories.com/Traditional_Stories.html Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican #Jamaica #Jamaicanindependence #Jamaica60 #Anancy #Anansi #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

The Bahamas celebrates it's independence on July 10. There motto is Forward, Onward Upward Together. Let's celebrate with this story. Story retold in this episode: The three sons Resource: https://gullahgeecheeconnection.wordpress.com/folk-tales/ Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Bahamian #Bahamas #Bahamasindependence #Independence #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

This is a African folktale about Anansi and his six sons. This story is often used during Kwanzaa to illustrate UMOJA, or unity. Find out what happens when all of Anansi's sons work together to save him and there is only one reward to give. Story retold in this episode: Anansi & His Sons Resource: http://mail.danielharper.org/story20.htm Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Kwanazaa #Anancy #Anansi #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #Unity #UMOJA #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

This is a Jamaican folktale about Anancy & John Crow. John Crown is a Jamaican common Vulture also known as turkey vulture. Story retold in this episode: Why John Crown have peel head Resource: Annancy Stories by Pamela Colman Smith Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaican #Jamaica #Anancy #Anansi #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

African Folktales has a number of trickster characters our favorite is Anansi, this folktale is about tortoise. Story retold in this episode: The cunning Tortoise Resource: https://edspace.american.edu/thelma-ekeocha/2020/06/26/the-cunning-tortoise/ Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Africa #african #fables #animalstories #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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. Aubyn's Caribbean Fables Animal stories from Guyana and the Antilles Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Guyana #Guyanese #fables #animalstories #independenceday #guyanaindependenceday #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Cuba #Cuban #Cuentoscubanos #cuentos #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Nigerian #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #theantilles #caribbeanlife #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Cameroon #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Antigua # AntiguanandBarbuda #Antiguan #Trickster #Anancy #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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.pdf Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Jamaica #Jamaicanfolktales #Trickster #Anancy #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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 Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Cuba#Cubanfolktales #Cuentos #cubanos #cuentoscubanos #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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. These stories are designed to Instruct and entertain Storyteller: E di Queek Listeners: E Di Quack Story retold in this episode: How Cats and Dogs became enemies Resource: Once upon a time in Saint Lucia by Jacintha Annius-Lee Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #St.Lucia #St.Lucianfolktales #TimTim #fables #folktales #blackartist #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

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.htm Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #zulufolktale #fables #folktales #blackartist #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

There seems to bee a debate on whether this delicious fruit is pronounced "plantin" or "plantain". I am team "plantin" spelled plantain Here are some facts Referred to as the cooking banana as it is very starchy and needs to be cooked before eating where are the regular banana is considered s desert banana that can be eaten without cooking Plantain is indigenous to South Asia made its way to African and Brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish and African slave traders. It has become a staple in Caribbean cuisine. Let's get into the stories Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantain Breinburg, Petronella Stories form the Caribbean, 2000 Story retold in this episode: Bre-Nancy and the 13 Plantains Bre-Nancy needs to find for for his family when he spots Bre-bush Rats plantains, what happens next If you missed our Annual storytelling event you can see the full event on YouTube. Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment. Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #Blackhistotymonth #Independence #Africanamerican #Folktale #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #guyana #guyaneses #brenancy #ananse #anansi #talkintales #fun #laugh #heritage #celebration #blackartist #blackhistorymonth #podcast #goodvibes #storytellingevent # #applepodcast #podchaser #googlepodcast #anchorfm

The world is opening up again and the events that have been cancelled for the last two years are coming back. Every excited to get back out into the community and see people in person! Mask mandates ending shortly not sure how we feel about that. But very happy to no ask people about vaccination status. That line politics and religion, don't ask. Let's get into the stories Resources: Caribbean stories, retold by Robert Hull, Thomson Learning, 1994 Story retold in this episode: The story without an end Chief loves is daughter but does not want her to marry. He creates an impossible test or is it? If you missed our Annual storytelling event you can see the full event on YouTube. Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment. Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #Blackhistotymonth #Independence #Africanamerican #Folktale #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #ananse #anansi #talkintales #fun #laugh #heritage #celebration #blackartist #blackhistorymonth #podcast #goodvibes #storytellingevent # #applepodcast #podchaser #googlepodcast #anchorfm

Dominican Republic independence on February 27. Flag meaning - The red symbolizes the blood spilled by the fighters in the war of independence; the blue represents the sky raised above the country and from where God protects the nation and its ideas of progress while the white symbolizes the peace and union of the Dominicans. Motto: God, Homeland Freedom Resources: https://www.visitdominicanrepublic.org/flag-of-dominican-republic#:~:text=The%20red%20symbolizes%20the%20blood,and%20union%20of%20the%20Dominicans. Center for Latin American, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1985/1989 Story retold in this episode: Who rules the roost? Is it the man or the woman, two friends find out If you missed our Annual storytelling event you can see the full event on YouTube. Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment. Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #Blackhistotymonth #Independence #Africanamerican #Folktale #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #ananse #anansi #talkintales #fun #laugh #heritage #celebration #blackartist #blackhistorymonth #podcast #goodvibes #storytellingevent #Dominicanrepublic #applepodcast #podchaser #googlepodcast #anchorfm

St. Lucia celebrates independence on February 22. They gain independence in 1979. Motto: The land, the people, the light... Known for drive in volcano Resources: Jacintha Annius-Lee Once Upon a time in St. Lucia, 2018 Story retold in this episode: Never be rude to a stanger If you missed our Annual storytelling event you can see the full event on YouTube. Join us next week as we upload new stories for your enjoyment. Be safe and well and most of all Walk Good. Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.ca #storytelling #caribbean #culture #WestAfrican #fables #folktales #African #storytellingmatters #Blackhistotymonth #Independence #Africanamerican #Folktale #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #trickster #tales #fun #ananse #anansi #talkintales #fun #laugh #culture #heritage #celebration #blackartist #blackhistorymonth #podcast #goodvibes #storytellingevent #St.Lucia #indepedence #kwickkwak