Afro Tales Podcast

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into the captivating creation myth of the Huron and Iroquois people. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Earth, where darkness and...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into the captivating creation myth of the Maidu people. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Earth, where darkness and water reigne...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we unravel the tale of Otoonah, a young woman of Sugpiaq descent who faces abandonment by her family but rises to become a skilled hunter. Set agains...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the legendary life of Annie Christmas, the formidable keelboat queen. Join me as I recount the thrilling t...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode I take you on a captivating journey through the life of Elijah McCoy, a remarkable African American inventor. Discover the origins of the phrase '...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we explore the fascinating tale of "The Distribution of Orisha's Powers," where we learn about the divine ruler Olofin and the courageous...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the vibrant and rich tapestry of tales from the Indigenous and African descent cultures across the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we delve into the legendary tale of "Big 16," a giant of a man whose strength knew no bounds, and his incredible journey that took him from the swamps to the very gates...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we sail through tales rooted in the vibrant cultures of Indigenous and African descent across the Americas and the Caribbean. This week, we journey into the heartwarming and insightful Christmas tales of "Mirama's Christmas Test" and "Christmas Eve Story," both stories shedding light on the lives and aspiration...

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we sail through tales rooted in the vibrant cultures of Indigenous and African descent across the Americas and the Caribbean. Prepare for a delightful voyage as we unravel the mischievous antics of the devil in today's episode, "Devil in the Church." Discover how the devil, disguised as an ordinary church goer, attempt...

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. Today, we delve into the powerful and inspiring tale of Pohaha, a fierce and independent young woman from the Tewa people along the Rio Grande. In a world where women were expected to conform to traditional roles, Po...

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 embark on a journey through the whimsical and wise tales of Juan Bobo, a beloved figure from Puerto Rican folklore. From dressing a pig for church to outsmarting a princess with a riddle, Juan Bob...

Welcome, my friends, to a world of supernatural tales. I am your host, the Shadow Man, and today I bring you the chilling story of The Chenoo. Venture into the icy wilderness of the north with Nolka and her brothers as they encounter a terrifying creature with a heart of ice. Discover how quick thinking and bravery transform a monstrous giant back into a human form, revealing the power of family a...

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 embark on a journey through the eerie swamps of South Carolina and beyond. In this spine-chilling episode, delve into the mysterious tales of the Lake of the Dead, the ghost of Gabe, and the spect...

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, explore the haunting tale of La Diables, a mysterious and feared figure from the Caribbean island of Martinique. In a land where the French ruled and Creole was spoken, discover how two young men, Ka...

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 enchanting story of Sukey and the Mermaid. This tale, set on a little island off the coast of South Carolina, follows a young girl named Sukey who escapes her harsh life with her st...

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 dive into an assortment of intriguing stories featuring the cunning Anansi, the clever Mongoose, and the fierce Tiger. Discover how Anansi's trickery unfolds in various scenarios, from deceivi...

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 journey to the village of Umu Madhu, where the introduction of a modern table by a stranger named No Skin disrupts the harmony of a community that loved to celebrate with feasts. Discover how the...

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 unravel the story of Hermano Zora and Hermano Coyote. Sister Fox, ever the trickster, has been stealing chickens from Don Perez's henhouse. To catch her, Don Perez creates a wax figure, but Si...

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. Today, we set sail to Cuba, where a magical tale unfolds amidst the island's lush landscape. In this episode, discover the enchanting story of Taewo and Kainde, the sacred twins known as Ibelles. Born during a ti...

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 Singin...

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...

****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 h...

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 i...

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 stor...

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 pon...