Episodes

  • Now Let Me Fly

    Now Let Me Fly
    Jun 10 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 find ourselves in Africa in 1815, where we bring to life the poignant tale of Minna, a young girl who dreams of freedom. Experience Minna's journey from her happy days in Africa to the harrowing trials of slavery in America. Discover how her children found different paths to freedom, each embodying resilience and hope. Book: Now Let Me Fly: The Story of a Slave Family Retold By: Dolores Johnson Chef, has served up a great dinner. We are having Pulled Pork. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Pulled Pork https://www.africanbites.com/pulled-pork-recipe/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast intro (00:31) Mina says she freed a bird from its cage (10:25) Joshua was sent to the Randolph plantation (17:12) My thoughts (23:11) Chef’s recipe of the week Freedom Stories: The Run-Aways https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-run-aways/ How Nehemiah Got Free https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ Clara & the Freedom Quilt https://www.afrotalescast.com/clara-the-freedom-quilt/ 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: John Bartmann Album: Public Domain Soundtrack Music: Album One Song: African moon https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/Public_Domain_Soundtrack_Music_Album_One/african-moon https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    28 mins
  • The Patchwork Path

    The Patchwork Path
    May 27 2024
    Welcome to 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 find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the moving tale of Hannah, a young slave girl who uses a quilt map to navigate her and her father’s way to freedom. This heart-wrenching story, set on a southern plantation, reveals the secret codes embedded in quilt patterns that guided many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Join us as we explore the rich history behind these quilts, and learn about Hannah's brave journey with her father to Canada. After the tale, join Chef for a special recipe inspired by the story, as he shares this black folks peach cobbler recipe. discover the remarkable history that fuels these tales. Book: The Patchwork Path Retold By: Bettye Stroud Chef, has served up a delectable dessert. We are having Black Folks Peach Cobbler. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Peach Cobbler https://thesoulfoodpot.com/black-folks-southern-peach-cobbler-recipe/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent (00:23) Hannah is a slave on a Georgia plantation who dreams of freedom (07:48) We followed the bear's paw trail to the valley below. (14:48) The patchwork path is based on a story given to Jacqueline Tobin in 1994 (17:55) One of the reasons I started doing this podcast. (21:59) Today we will be creating black folks southern peach cobbler Freedom Stories: The Run-Aways https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-run-aways/ How Nehemiah Got Free https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ Clara & the Freedom Quilt https://www.afrotalescast.com/clara-the-freedom-quilt/ 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: Jason Shaw Album: Audionautix Acoustic Song: Plantation https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    27 mins
  • Molly Cottontail

    Molly Cottontail
    May 12 2024
    Welcome to 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 find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the cunning and clever Miss Molly Cottontail. Discover how she outwits Mister Fox and Hungry Billy in a tale that's bound to leave you pondering the intricacies of folklore characters. After the tale, join Chef for a culinary adventure inspired by the story, as he shares his mouth-watering recipe for black folks shrimp and grits. Dive into this episode for a blend of culture, humor, and deliciousness! Book: Cut From the Same Cloth Retold By: Robert D. San Souci & Brian Pinkey Chef, has served up a savory breakfast. We are having Black Folks Shrimp & Grits. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Shrimp & Grits https://blackpeoplesrecipes.com/black-folks-shrimp-and-grits/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent (00:23) Jenny asked Aunt Nancy to tell her a story about Molly Cottontail (10:11) American women of myth, legend and tall tale by Robert D. San Souci (15:17) Molly used feminine wows to trick hungry Billy and Mister Fox (19:27) Today we will be creating black folks shrimp and grits Rabbit Stories: Aint No chicken https://www.afrotalescast.com/aint-no-chicken/ Lil Girl & Bruh Rabbit https://www.afrotalescast.com/lil-girl-and-bruh-rabbit/ Brer Rabbit Gets Married https://www.afrotalescast.com/brer-rabbit-gets-married/ 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- Jahzzar Album- Home Excerpt Song- Railroad's Whiskey Co URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    26 mins
  • How Snake Got Its Rattle

    How Snake Got Its Rattle
    Apr 29 2024
    Today we find ourselves in the South. We meet a snake who is having a seriously bad time and looking for a way to improve his lot in life. His wife makes a suggestion and he takes it. The only problem his new blessing is harming the rest of the animal kingdom. What will they do to fix the problem? Only one way to find out. Book: Talk that Talk Retold By: Julius Lester Edited By: Linda Goss/Marian E. Barnes Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Chicken Pot 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: Chicken Pot Pie https://www.africanbites.com/chicken-pot-pie/ Snake Stories: Help or No Help https://www.afrotalescast.com /help-or-no-help/ The Man the Snake & the Fox https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-man-the-snake-the-fox/ 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- Jason Shaw Album- Audionautix Acoustic Song- Plantation URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    30 mins
  • The Rainbow Crow

    The Rainbow Crow
    Apr 15 2024
    Today we find ourselves on the east coast. We receive a story about a beautiful crow and what it does to save its friends. Although we do not know whose story it is, we do know it is a very good story. So sit back, relax and listen. Book: Rainbow Crow Retold By Nancy Van Laan ****Why this story is not considered Nanticoke/Lenape**** https://nanticokelenapemuseum.org/learning-center/curriculum-guidelines/1347/non-historical-stories-and-prophesies-fiction-and-fairy-tales/ Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/indigenous-dumplings-with-berries-13482066 Animal Stories: Friends https://www.afrotalescast.com/friends/ Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkeys https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-the-bananas-belong-to-the-monkeys/ The Hummingbird & Ibis Stories https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-hummingbird-and-ibis-stories/ 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- Mr. Smith Album- Guitarista Song- Desert Wind URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/guitarista/desert-wind/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    21 mins
  • The Star Maiden

    The Star Maiden
    Apr 1 2024
    Today we find ourselves in Minnesota. As we venture we meet the Ojibwe people and listen to their story of the Star Maiden and how she blessed us with her beauty. Come take a listen and honor this beautiful woman. Book: The Star Maiden Retold By Barbara Juster Esbensen Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Ojibwe Fish Cakes. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Ojibwe Fish Cakes https://chefbolek.blogspot.com/2021/03/ojibwe-fish-cakes.html legendary Women Stories: Soyan https://www.afrotalescast.com/soyan/ The Legend of Veronica Amazonica https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-legend-of-veronica-amazonica/ The Duaghter 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- Nate Loper Album- Old Tolchaco Song- Southwest Native American Indian Flute Music URL: https://pixabay.com/music/world-old-tolchaco-southwest-native-american-indian-flute-music-176524/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    20 mins
  • Big Sixteen

    Big Sixteen
    Mar 11 2024
    Today we find ourselves in Maryland. We meet a man larger than life and living in a time when being that way made you a slave to other men. Big Sixteen is here and we have just a few of his many adventures. Book: Big Sixteen Retold By Mary Calhoun Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Crispy Maryland Blue Catfish. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/crispy-maryland-blue-catfish/ legendary men Stories: how Nehemiah Got Free https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ 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- Jason Shaw Album- Audionautix Acoustic Song- Plantation URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3 Curator: ccCommunity Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    18 mins
  • Mz Hattie Gets Some Company

    Mz Hattie Gets Some Company
    Jan 22 2024
    Today we find ourselves in Virginia. We meet Mz Hattie and find that she has been living alone for quite some time. Dealing with the change in weather and the pest she soon gets a visitor who can help her with her problem. Will this new visitor stay for a while or leave as soon as the job is done? only one way to find out.  Book: Her Stories By Virginia Hamilton Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Biscuits & Gravy. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy https://iheartrecipes.com/biscuits-and-gravy-recipe/  Get your MAGIC MIND here: https://www.magicmind.com/JANafrotales  My Code at Checkout:  AFROTALES20 Cat Stories: Catskinella https://www.afrotalescast.com/catskinella/  Lonna & the Cat-Woman https://www.afrotalescast.com/lonna-and-the-cat-woman/  Lena & Big One Tiger https://www.afrotalescast.com/lena-big-one-tiger/  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- Jason Shaw Album- Audionautix Acoustic Song- Minstrel  URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/MINSTREL______________________2-17  http://freemusicarchive.org/  Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/  SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    26 mins