Afro Tales Podcast

Today we head over to Bolivia. We meet a pair of friends with a friendship like none other. Having a friend in life is all we can ask, but what happens when friendship transcends life? What will you do for your friends? Well, come find out how long a true friendship can last.    Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up an excellent dish. We are having Picante de Pollo....

Today we find ourselves in Ecuador. Where we meet a king in search of his queen to be. The only requirement is that she can spin him a wonderful yarn. All the women in the land attempt to be the queen. Only one will make it. Whom shall it be? Come in and find out.   Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up a wonderful dish. We are having Bolon de Verde. This is a pleas...

Today we find ourselves in Colombia. We get three Pourquoi stories, two of which come from the Kogi people. We find out why the Palm tree, tobacco, and the universe are all the way they are. Do you want to know? Come find out today.   Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up an excellent dish. We are having Arepas Con Queso. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley jus...

Today we find ourselves in Panama. Where we get the story of a beautiful princess that is also a musician, using a special drum. She is of the age to wed so we know this will get very interesting. This legend comes from a faraway land, but we don’t know which one. How will this end for the princess? Only one way to find out.   Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up a...

Today we find ourselves in Martinsville, Kentucky. A family is getting together much like many of us to celebrate the holiday of their choice. This Holiday happens to be Christmas. How is their holiday going? Come and find out. Book: A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories By Bettye Collier-Thomas To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ YouTube: http...

Today we find ourselves in Costa Rica. We meet a young man that is not loved or appreciated by anyone in his family. Looked at as a simpleton, the youngest of 3 boys desires adventure like his older brothers. Will he be allowed to go? If he does what will happen to him? Come find out. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up a wonderful dish. We are having Gallo Pinto....

Today we find ourselves in Nicaragua. Here we meet a few locals that have some exciting tales. First, we meet a Priest, a boy, and his dog. We find out why the Priest has such a problem with him and how they work it out. In the second story, we meet a man that has just suffered a great loss and his journey to keep his love close. How will they handle this difficult situation? Come find out what ha...

Today we find ourselves crossing the border into Honduras. Here we meet a family struggling to may ends meet. Yet the wife keeps food on the table. The husband doesn’t understand how and wants to know his wife’s secret. What is the secret to her ability to feed them? How will it affect the relationship? Only one way to find out. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up...

Today we find ourselves in El Salvador. Love is a strange thing and some people just don’t know how to love you right. We meet a man with a wife that has some strange goings-on. What will he do when he learns the truth about her? Love will make a person do things they never thought possible. Will his love for her remain or fade? Only one way to find out. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beir...

Today we are headed to Mayan territory. We meet the Kechi Mayans and receive three interesting stories. Two stories concerning Jesus and his interactions with animals. After we head to a Miser’s shop and find out why everyone is interested in his jar. Will he let us have the jar? What is going on with the animals and Jesus? Only one way to find out. Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst...

Today we are still in the great land of Mexico. Montezuma has been experiencing significant turmoil and tragedy. At last, he receives word that the great God has returned. Montezuma is going to meet Quetzalcoatl. What is going to happen to the Aztec empire? Is that really Quetzalcoatl?   Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up an excellent snack. We have Aztec Chocola...

Today we find ourselves in Mexico. We meet Montezuma at the last years of his reign. Montezuma is starting to look worried about the future. What is happening in the Aztec empire? Why is he acting so strange?   Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up a delicious meal. We are having Aztec Tlahcos. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enj...

Today we land on the island of Jamaica. With the night being so dangerous we find ourselves encountering a strange animal. How the Rollin calf got to the land we may never know. Every beast has a parent and this is its story. Sit and listen.   Book: Duppy Stories By David Brailsford   Chef has served up a Halloween treat. Some Poisoned Candied Apples. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just...

Heading back to Haiti we find ourselves at the tail end of a mysterious event. Baptiste and Camille have just experienced a horrible situation involving a monster. You will have to listen and find out how this beast has affected their lives and others in the village.   Book: African & Caribbean Folktales, Myths & Legends By Wendy Shearer   Chef has served up for your enjoyment some Beignet...

Today we find ourselves in Puerto Rico. We will also find out why is there misery in the world today. A woman that just wants to be left alone and enjoy her fruit. Unfortunately, visitors don’t get the message until it’s too late.   Book: African & Caribbean Folktales, Myths & Legends By Wendy Shearer   Chef has served up for your enjoyment Starfruit Upside-down Cake. This is a pleasure to...

Today we find ourselves in the land of Haiti. We meet a pretty happy family until a new friend is found by the daughter. Velina loves her new friend and would do anything for him as he would for her. But what will the family think about him? How will this relationship turn out?   Book: The Magic Orange Tree By Diane Wolkstein   Chef has served up for your enjoyment Poisson Creole. This is a pleasu...

Today we find ourselves in the land of Cuba. We meet an ant with a hard task, a Saint giving blessings, and a woman looking for love. Three short stories with a central theme. How each short story will end I wonder if you can figure it out.   Book: Talk that Talk By Linda Goss & Marion E. Barnes Book: Latin American Folktales By John Beirhorst   Chef has served up for your enjoyment boniatillo...

Today we are in Florida, and we meet Lil Gina. Although she was told not her adventurous nature takes her outside the gate. Papa said there are bad things out there. Will Gina meet one of those bad things or will she meet a friend? Only one way to find out. Book: The People Could Fly By Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment Honey ginger orange salmon This is a pleasure to make in...

Today we head down to the sea islands and meet an attractive couple. Lena claims her husband must be perfect in every way. What will she do when she sees Big One Tiger coming down the street? Will it be love or hate? Only one way to find out. Book: Her Stories By Virginia Hamilton   Chef has served up for your enjoyment Crab Rice. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope yo...

Today we find ourselves in South Carolina at a place once known as Cofitachequi. We witness the beautiful lady Chief and her people as they come into contact with Hernando de Soto at what happens. All told to us from the point of view of an unexpected party. What will happen to the Otter Clan? Only one way to find out   Book: The Lady of Cofitachequi By Kate Salley Palmer   Chef has served up for...

Today we find ourselves in North Carolina on the Home Plantation. During the time the Underground Railroad was in regular use. Clara does not wish to stay on the farm and knows the underground is her way to freedom. She has a plan and a quilt. Will she successfully get north, or will she be stopped along the way? Only one way to find out.   Book: Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt By Deborah Hopkin...

Today we head to Kentucky where we meet a significant man name Arnold Gragston. A story of actual events about his part in emancipating those enslaved. Was he successful or did he get caught? Well here is the place to find out. Book: The People Could Fly Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment Chicken, Sausage & Okra Stew. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley ju...

Today we head to Galveston the place Juneteenth originated to meet Nehemiah an enslaved man. He has a special talent that is used to gain his freedom. What that skill is and how he used it you will have to come on this voyage and find out. **** RIDDLE CONTEST **** Book: The People Could Fly Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment Salmon Croquettes. This is a pleasure to...

Today we head to New Orleans for an interesting story about Ol’ John. It seems as though John has entangled himself with a panther. Will he serve this encounter? Only one way to find out. Book: Every Tongue Got to Confess Compiled by Zora Neale Hurston Chef has served up for your enjoyment Mama’s Rum Cake. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Re...

Today we head to Florida and meet a couple of men that like to boast and brag and play pranks on each other. Will this get them into trouble or is just fun and games. Only one way to find out. Come on this voyage with me.  Book: Every Tongue Got To Confess Compiled by Zora Neale Hurston Chef has served up for your enjoyment Baked Shad. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I ho...