Afro Tales Podcast

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Today we find ourselves in North Carolina. We meet Papa John and Jake and get a story that only ya Papa would tell. Now if the story is true or not that is up to you. But If Papa John said it happened I would bet that it did. Book:The People Could Fly By Virginia Hamilton Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Turnip Curry. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Turnip Curry https://healthiersteps.com/recipe/turnip-curry/ Get your MAGIC MIND Here: https://www.magicmind.com/JANafrotales My Code at Checkout: AFROTALES20 North Carolina Stories: Women Got the Power https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-woman-got-the-power/ The Ol Witch https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-ol-witch/ 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- Jaharrar Album- Song- Railroad Whiskey http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in South Carolina. We meet one the most esteemed characters in African American folklore. High John the Conqueror and we see how his wit and intelligence allows him to get over on ole’ Massa. Book: The Adventures of High John the Conqueror By Steve Sanfield Chef, has served up a sweet side dish. We are having Sweet Carolina Cornbread. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Sweet Carolina Cornbread https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cornbread/ John Stories Ol’ John vs Mr. Berkeley https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-john-vs-mr-berkeley/ Ol’ John & the Talkin Hide https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-john-and-the-talkin-hide/ John outruns the Lord https://www.afrotalescast.com/john-outruns-the-lord/ Black & White John https://www.afrotalescast.com/black-and-white-john/ Ol’ John & the Panther https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-john-the-panther/ 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 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/MINSTREL______________________2-17/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in the Holiday Season. We meet some children who are having a very different Christmas. Although many people think they have it rough during this time of year there are those that have it much worse. Book: A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories By Bettye Collier-Thomas Story: The Children’s Christmas by Alice Moore Dunbar Chef, has served up a sweet side dish. We are having Sweet Carolina Cornbread. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Sweet Carolina Cornbread https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cornbread/ Christmas Stories Black Christmas https://www.afrotalescast.com/black-christmas-special/ The Christmas Reunion Down at Martinsville https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-christmas-reunion-down-at-martinsville/ 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- Ben Nestor Album- Song- Ces https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ben-nestor/single/ces/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Georgia. We are back with the animal tales from the Gullah Geechee people. First bruh rabbit is up to his old tricks and this time he is up against bruh lizard. Then we see how enemies can find a common ground in dealing with a mutual foe in the tale about bruh deer and bruh alligator. So sit back, relax and enjoy these fun stores. Book: The People Could Fly By Virginia Hamilton Book: Talk that Talk By Linda Goss Chef, has served up a wondrous dessert. We are having Gullah Chewies. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chewies https://www.thekitchn.com/kardea-browns-chewies-recipe-23501863 Gullah Geechee Stories Ol’ Boo Hag https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-boo-hag/ The People Could Fly https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-people-could-fly/ Ma Bett & The Lil Ones https://www.afrotalescast.com/ma-bett-the-lil-ones/ 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/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Florida. We meet a king that has gone off his rocker. He has decreed a law that all must follow. That is until one man defies him. What will the king do to this man and can he survive the interaction? Only one way to find out. Come and take a listen. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst Book: African American Folktales By Roger D. Abrahams Chef, has served up a wondrous dessert. We are having Florida key lime 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: Florida Key Lime Pie https://www.westpalmbeachfoodtour.com/blog/key-lime-pie-recipe-the-best-authentic-florida-key-lime-pie-recipe/ King Stories Trickin Kings https://www.afrotalescast.com/trickin-kings/ The Never Ending Story https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-never-ending-story/ King of the World https://www.afrotalescast.com/king-of-da-world/ Two Empty Hands https://www.afrotalescast.com/two-empty-hands/ 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/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Alabama. We get two stories from the Cherokee people. The first about how grandmother spider brought us the sun. The Second about the first solar eclipse, flood and creation of the red bird and the horned serpent. Yea a lot in two stories so come relax and listen to these tales. Book: American Indian Myths & Legends By Richard Erdoes & Alfonso Ortiz Chef, has served up a vegan dish. We are having Stuffed Squash. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Stuffed Squash https://www.southernkitchen.com/story/recipes/2022/06/06/stuffed-squash-recipe-cherokee-chef-nico-albert/7334891001/ How/Why Stories How Women got the Power https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-woman-got-the-power/ Why The Owls don't Sleep at Night https://www.afrotalescast.com/afrotalescast-85/ Pig and Catfish https://www.afrotalescast.com/pig-catfish/ How The Animals came to Earth https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-the-animals-came-to-earth/ 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/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Happy Halloween this is the story of the first black vampyre. a story written in 1819 first published in Chapbook form in New York. This story is set in St. Domingo (Haiti & Dominican Republic) around the time of the Haitian Revolution. Come Listen to this wonderful short story. Book: The Black Vampyre: A Legend of St. Domingo By Uriah Derick D’Arcy Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Mississippi. Here we meet Nell who has a dream and will do anything to achieve it. In a place where everyone is poor the person most well off is the master fiddler and Nell is determined to become the master fiddler. Only one problem, Nell doesn't play the fiddle, she plays the dulcimer. What will she do? How will she achieve her dream? Only one way to find out. Come and listen to her story. Book: Talk that Talk By Linda Goss, Marian Barnes Story by Janice N. Harrington Chef, has served up a fabulous fish dish. We are having Catfish Francese. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Catfish Francese https://www.nickwallaceculinary.com/catfish-francese-recipe Devil Stories Malinda & the Devil https://www.afrotalescast.com/malinda-and-the-devil/ Four Hairs of the Devil’s Beard https://www.afrotalescast.com/four-hairs-of-the-devils-beard/ The Smart Woman & The Devil https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-smart-woman-the-devil/ Trespassing on the Devil's Land https://www.afrotalescast.com/trespassing-on-the-devils-land/ 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- Breakzstudios Album- Song- Enchanting Dulcimer Dreams https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-enchanting-dulcimer-dreams-165869/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Louisiana. We come into possession of 2 stories from the supernatural. The first being the Ghost Pirates of Gombi Isle. and the Second Medeo the Fifolet. How will those involved in these stories fair? Did they survive? If they did not, who passed us the stories? only one way to find out. Book: Gumbo YA YA By Lyle Saxon and Edward Dreyer & Robert Tallant Book: Cajun Folktales By J. J. Reneaux Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya. 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 & Sausage Jambalaya https://kennethtemple.com/chicken-and-sausage-jambalaya/#recipe-video Similar Stories Ol Boo Hag https://www.afrotalescast.com/ol-boo-hag/ Soyan https://www.afrotalescast.com/soyan/ The Legend of Veronica Amozonica https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-legend-of-veronica-amazonica/ 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- Edoy Album- Introspect Song- Leaving https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/introspect/leaving-1/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Texas. We receive a telling of two very interesting stories. the first about a lil boy who receives an unexpected visitor. the second a man who comes face to face with a spectral hound. What do these encounters mean and how will they affect our friends in the stores? Only one way to find out. Come and Listen. Book: The Headless Haunt & Other African-American Ghost Stories By James Haskins Chef, has served up a tasty snack. We are having Southern Tea 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: Southern Tea Cakes https://grandbaby-cakes.com/southern-tea-cakes/ Similar Stories Gashanami https://www.afrotalescast.com/gashanami/ Loup Garous Bite https://www.afrotalescast.com/loup-garous-bite/ Taily-Po https://www.afrotalescast.com/taily-po/ 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- Caffeine_Creek_Band Album- Song- Dark Trails https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-dark-trails-113040/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we head to Mexico. We meet a father and his three daughters. Two of whom come up with a plan to rid themselves of the third. Now out in the world alone we follow as she figures out a way to survive. What will she come up with? Will she ever see her family again? Only one way to find out. come and listen. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst Chef, has served up a beautiful breakfast. We are having Chorizo Breakfast Tacos. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chorizo Breakfast Tacos https://gypsyplate.com/breakfast-tacos/ Similar Stories Catskinella https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/catskinella/ Prince Simpleheart https://www.afrotalescast.com/prince-simpleheart/ Rice from Ashes https://www.afrotalescast.com/rice-from-ashes/ The Three Gowns https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-three-gowns/ Man Crow https://www.afrotalescast.com/soliday-v-mancrow/ Montezuma https://www.afrotalescast.com/montezuma-part-1/ https://www.afrotalescast.com/montezuma-part-2/ 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 https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-mexico-guitars-country-music-4287/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we head to Cuba. We meet a hunter and his family. At this time there is no moon or stars in the sky and animals reign supreme. Trying to keep warm they must get fire from the tiger. How will this end for the family? Who if any will remain? Only one way to find out. Come take a listen. Book: Afro-Cuban Folktales By Lydia Carbrera Chef, has served up a beautiful breakfast. We are having Tortilla de Platano Maduro Frito. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/tortilla-de-platano-maduro-frito-sweet-plantain-omelet/ Info on Mutism http://www.healthofchildren.com/M/Mutism.html https://specialeducationnotes.co.in/Mutism.htm Cuban Stories The Monkey Woman https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-monkey-woman/ Walo Wila https://www.afrotalescast.com/walo-wila/ Obatala's Yams https://www.afrotalescast.com/obatalas-yams/ Eya https://www.afrotalescast.com/eya/ Soyan https://www.afrotalescast.com/soyan/ 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- JuliusH Album- Cuban Piano Music Song- Son Montuno — https://pixabay.com/music/world-son-montuno-cuban-piano-music-1309/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we head to Jamaica. We find the people in utter darkness. Not knowing what to do they head to the queen for answers. She in turn offers a prize to anyone that can solve the problem. Soliday throws his offers to slay the great ManCrow. Will he do it? Will he survive? come find out. Book: African & Caribbean Folktales, Myths & Legends By Wendy Shearer Chef, has served up a delicious dessert. We are having Sweet Potato Pudding. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding https://seasonedskilletblog.com/jamaican-sweet-potato-pudding/ 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- AntipodeanWriter Album- Regeaton Pop Song- Denbow Ambiance https://pixabay.com/music/reggae-regaeton-pop-denbow-ambiance-119410/ SFX: https://freesound.org/

Today we head to Haiti. We meet a father who is proud of the hard work and dedication his three sons have given in school. Now that it's time for them to learn a trade he is shocked to find that his youngest son has picked a career a little different. He wants to be a master thief. Will the son succeed at his criminal venture? Will dad regret sending his son on this path? well come find out. Book: The Magic Orange Tree By Diane Wolkstien Chef, has served up a satisfying snack. We are having Confiture Peau Chadeque. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Confiture Peau Chadeque https://enrilemoine.com/2013/12/05/besitos-de-coco-receta/ 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- Roobleahm Album- Song- Kompa Zouk Love https://pixabay.com/users/roobleahm-34020133/ SFX: https://freesound.org/