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Afro Tales Podcast

By: Amon Mazingo
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Legen of Scarface

    Legen of Scarface
    Jul 22 2024
    Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we delve into the legend of Scarface, a story cherished among the Blackfoot People. Discover the journey of a boy with a scar, who despite his hardships, embarks on a quest to win the heart of Singing Rain and gains the favor of the Sun. Book: The Legend of Scarface Retold By: Robert Sans Souci Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Blackfoot Pemmican. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and we hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Blackfoot Pemmican https://www.outmoreusa.com/authentic-native-american-pemmican-recipe-and-history/ Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales of indigenous (00:23) Legend of Scarface M is widely known among native American peoples (08:23) Scarface lost his quiver while searching for the lodge of the sun (16:49) Morningstar led Scarface to the edge of the skyland (20:15) Morning: Teasing can be good and bad. Sometimes it helps build character (27:10) The only thing I did not like about Scarface is the final name (29:17) Today we will be making blackfoot pemmican Love Stories: The Voyage Belo https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-voyage-below/ The Dead Wife https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-dead-wife/ How Night Came https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-night-came/ Mental Health Texas https://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist- ASTROFREQ Album- Song- Native American flute and acoustic guitar 1 https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-native-american-flute-and-acoustic-guitar-1-2584/ This music has been edited from original sound to fit the story and is in no way endorsed by the licensor. SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    35 mins
  • Four Creations

    Four Creations
    Jul 8 2024
    Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we embark on a journey to explore the creation stories of the Kichi people, as told in the ancient book of wisdom, the Popol Vuh. Discover the four creations, from the initial void to the final creation of humankind, and the fascinating interactions between the Maker, Feathered Serpent, and the Heart of Sky. Dive into this episode for a blend of culture, mythology, and deliciousness! Book: In the Beginning; Creation Stories from Around the World Retold By: Virgnia hamilton Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Mexican Quiche. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and we hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: MEXICAN QUICHE https://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-quiche-475226 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. (00:23) Four creations the world began long ago in a place called Kichi (08:08) They who were God made the body. But it looked bad (11:55) The final creation. Morning has come for the people of the earth (18:28) Virginia Hamilton tells amazing creation stories from around the world (24:52) Today we will be creating mexican quiche Beginning Stories: How Night Came https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-night-came/ the Hummingbird and Ibis Stories https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-hummingbird-and-ibis-stories/ The Daughter of the Sun https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-daughter-of-the-sun/ Mental Health Texas https://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: Andrewfai Album: Song: mexico guitars country music 4287 https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-mexico-guitars-country-music-4287/ https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/ This music has been edited from original sound to fit the story and is in no way endorsed by the licensor. SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    30 mins
  • High John & Massa

    High John & Massa
    Jul 7 2024
    ****WARNING FOR USE OF THE N-WORD AND EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE. **** Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. I'm your storyteller, Amon Mazingo. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. Today, we dive into the fascinating and explicit story of High John the Conqueror, a cunning man who outsmarted his oppressors during the slavery era. Please note, this episode contains graphic language and violence, and is recommended for listeners aged 14 and up. Book: Black folktales Retold By: Julius Lester Chef, has served up a magnificent dessert. We are having Mississippi Mud Pie. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Mississippi Mud Pie https://www.sugarandsoul.co/mississippi-mud-pie-recipe/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast intro (00:23) Warning: This story may not be for your younger listeners (01:37) John lived on a plantation in Mississippi during slavery time (11:07) John could conjure anything. He could tell when a man was going to die (18:41) John made bet with slave owner Massa that he could kill his mule (26:13) John got the white folks were kind of upset about the incident (35:13) Talk with your children about slavery and about oppression (36:48) Today we have a wonderful recipe inspired by the story you have just heard John Stories: Ol’ John & The Talkin Hide https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-john-and-the-talkin-hide/ Jean Britisse The Champ https://www.afrotalescast.com/jean-britisse-the-champ/ High John & The Walkin Stick https://www.afrotalescast.com/high-john-the-walkin-stick/ Mental Health Texas https://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: Johnathon M. Horner Album: Heartache Song: Heartache https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/heartache-1/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This music has been edited from original sound to fit the story and is in no way endorsed by the licensor. SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    43 mins
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