Afro Tales Podcast

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...

Today we head to Haiti and meet a famous man named Jean Britisse. We follow him along his journey and see a few great feats he has performed. Will his legend be what we have known it to be or will he fall like a stone in a lake? Only one way to find out.  Book: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore Compiled by Harold Courlander Chef has served up for your enjoyment Haitian Shrimp and Grits. This is...

Today we head to Jamaica to be spectators in a race between rivals. Toad and Donkey do not like each other and both want the reward the King has to offer. Who will get the prize? only one what to find out. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment Jerk Chicken. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it....

Today we head to the commune at Kenscoff, Haiti. We will witness an interesting case where a gift gets confused with a loan when the receiver is blessed more than expected. Book: The Magic Orange Tree Compiled by Diane Wolkstein Chef has served up for your enjoyment Bennann ak ze ( eggs/plantains). This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy. Afro Tales Recipe of the...

Today we have two interesting stories from the island of St. Vincent. First, a giant bird terrorizes a town. The remedy is not what you expect. The second Anansi throughs himself into a competition only he can win. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment the Guinness Bottle Stew. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and...

Today we have a beautiful Afro-Cuban tale about two sisters with a secret. One looking for love and the other vetting all suitors. Will they find a mate for Walo-Wila or will she become an old maid? Come find out for yourself. Book: Afro-Cuban Tales Compiled by Lydia Cabrera Chef has served up for your enjoyment the Old Cuban Drink for you to relax. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just fo...

Today in this beautiful legend from Guyana we meet a little girl that shooting for the Moon. Although she is just a young girl, she has big dreams. The question is will she be able to achieve her desire. The answer is within the story so come find out what happens. Book: African & Caribbean Folktales, Myths, & Legends Compiled by Wendy Shearer Chef has served up for your enjoyment we have...

Today in this Venezuelan tale we meet three interesting creatures. The man is a farmer, the snake is a snake, and the fox is a fox. How and why these three came into each other’s company you will have to tune in to find out. Book: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore Compiled by Harold Courtlander Chef has served up for your enjoyment we have Cheese Sticks from Venezuela. This is a pleasure to mak...

Today in this Brazilian tale we meet a little black boy, 3 maidens, 3 cavalhieros, and 2 witches. This interesting story is a traditional fairy tale with a different ending. Come and join the voyage to another part of Brazil and see what comes from this story. Book: Fairy Tales of Brazil Compiled by Elena N. Grand Chef has served up for your enjoyment the Brazilian Casserole. This is a pleasure to...

Today in this Brazilian tale a little old lady is have problems with her harvest of bananas, so she asks a monkey for help. How will play out we all may know. But let’s see why monkeys are the way they are when it comes to bananas. Book: Fairy Tales of Brazil Compiled by Elena N. Grand Chef has served up for your enjoyment the Brazilian Banana a Milanesa. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley j...

Today in this Haitian tale we meet Mr. Bordeau, a man that has suffered a great loss. With the help of the local houngan, he hopes to recover what he feels was unrightfully taken from him. Will Mr. Bordeau regain his treasure? Come with me on this voyage and we will find out together. Book: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore Compiled by Harold Courlander Chef has served up for your enjoyment the...

In this Guadeloupean Creole tale Compère (Brer) Rabbit is looking to gain all the wisdom of the Almighty. The question is whether he can achieve such a great task or will he fail as many others have. Come with me and find out what happens to Compère Rabbit Book: A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore Compiled by Harold Courlander Chef has served up for your enjoyment a dish the Abuelas pass down Arr...

Disclaimer: The name of the Orisha Obatala is pronounced differently in many areas and I use the 2 most common pronunciations in this story. Also, the mention of intercourse is present.  In this Cuban Tale, Obatala is an Orisha that loves her yams and is looking for someone to help her with her crops. She also possesses and beautiful drum that is coveted by another Orisha who will try anything to...

Brer Rabbit has decided to make a change in his life, he wants to get married and not just any woman. He wants to marry the most beautiful woman in the world. Will he find her and become the happy little rabbit he wants to be? Well, come find out in today’s story. Book: Talk that Talk Compiled by Linda Goss & Marian E. Barnes Chef has served up for your enjoyment a delicious breakfast frittata...

Warning the episodes contains talk of Cannibalism. Brer Rabbit and Brer Wolf have had some falling-outs in the past. And old brer Rabbit is looking to squash that. Well although his intentions were in a good place it seems as brer Rabbit is up to his old tricks. What will he do to upset Brer Wolf this time? Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your...

In another southern tale, we meet Brer Opossum and Brer Raccoon. What in the world do these two have going on and why is it messing with Brer Opossum’s Peace? Only one way to find out. And today we do just that. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment a wonderful addition to your dinners. Cinnamon Honey Butter Dinner Rolls. This is a ple...

Warning talk of self-harm is in this episode. You may not want children under 13 to listen. A mermaid is believed to be a beautiful creature when one little girl makes one a friend we see how her family reacts. Many may love while others fear the creature. Which reaction will this family have? Only one way to find out. Book: Her Stories Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enj...

Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them. Well, there was a time when people would be told on just for trying to live a life, they were rightfully due. Today we meet the tail that tells all. How will it end? We know there is only one way to find out. Book: Her Stories Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment Sothern Baked Chicken. This is a pleas...

There is a reason the creation story went in the order it did. The higher power had a plan and today you find out what that plan was. Book: Every Tongue Got to Confess Compiled by Zora Neale Hurston To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrotalespodcast@yahoo.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afrotalescast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afrotalespodcast...

Those that have attended church know the difference between a regular and a visiting pastor. Well, what do you call those that keep quitting or getting fired? You call them part-time. Come and find out about the part-time pastors. and why they cant stay Book: Every Tongue Got to Confess Compiled by Zora Neale Hurston Chef has served up for your enjoyment Hoppin John for your New Year dinner. This...

Christmas means different things for different people yet is acknowledged by many who don't follow a particular tradition. Today we have a special two small stories for this time of year. I hope you enjoy this bonus.  Book: A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories Compiled by Bettye Collier-Thomas Story: The Sermon from the Cradle by W.E.B. DuBois Story: A Carol of Color by Mary Jennes...