Story Village with Aunti Oni

Charlotte doesn't want to move to a new neighborhood or go to a new school until something unexpected happens. Listen up! (C) 2023 I Don't Want To Move by Carolyn Watkins : Music: (c) Ziplash by View Points Mastered and mixed: DJ King Canal Visit Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you like I Don't Want To Move, show you care and share it with family, teachers, and friends everywhere. Thanks *!* #Story Vi...

Take a journey back in time for this special Juneteenth love story! It gives a little look into the culture and traditions of Africans in America. Buster and Annie Mae are in love and nothing will stop them from " jumping the broom" to honor the love they had for one another. "Hey Annie Mae, whatcha gonna do today?" Annie Mae Jumps The Broom (C) 1999 Diane Williams Book Cover Illustration: (c) 199...

This is a poem on why Aunti Oni loves stories and poems and to encourage you to write stories and poetry too! (c) 2023 I'm A Storyteller by Wynn Montgomery & Oni Lasana Music: (c) Salamanca by Sarah the Illstrumentalist Mastered and mixed: DJ King Canal Visit Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you like I'm A Storyteller, show you care and share it with family, teachers, and friends everywhere. Thanks...

Mr. Crow is giving trouble and bullying Mr. Egret and Miss Moo, what are they going to do? Crow is in for a big surprise. Listen up to find out how Miss Moo and Mr. Egret came up with a good idea. (C) 2023 Mr. Egret & Miss Moo by Emily Bhola : Music: (c) Leaning Back by Little Island Leap Mastered and mixed: DJ King Canal Visit Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you like the Mr. Egret & Miss Moo...

Will Sissy Ella ever be free to find a better life? Does a loving prince still exist or is this just another fairy tale? Enjoy Aunti Oni's modern-day version of a classic fairy tale. (C) 2023 Sissy Ella by Oni Lasana (Revision) Original text: Cinderella in Rappin' Beat Fairy Tales #2 by Jan Hoop & Students Used by Permission of www. PioneerDrama.com : Music: (c) Joyful Again by Cercles Nouvell...

Do owls give a hoot? Or are they good listeners? Brown Owl is beautiful because he's so smart and it's not about how he looks. He's smart because he's a good listener, just like you. (C) 2023 Beautiful Brown Owl by Oni Lasana (Adaptation) / Music: (C) Barelegged Owl by Martin Klem Mastered and mixed: DJ King Canal Visit Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you like Beautiful Brown Owl show you care and sha...

What can you do if a bully troubles you? Don't keep quiet, tell someone and when you do you'll be able to move forward in the positive. You have a right to enjoy the rest of your day and you can tell the bully to do the same. I wrote this poem for you and my friends in the Story Village at Healing With Horses Park on the island of Tobago. I hope you enjoy reading along and will dance and sing with...

Kalianne listens to her mom's stories and with the help of her teacher and schoolmates she learns how to tell her own original stories. Listen to how Kalianne finds a great story to tell, and learn how you can find and tell stories too! Story Swapping (c) 2022 Vassi Rombis Visit Vassi @ https://www.kreativeexplorations.com Music: (c) Flowers In Her Hair by View Points Mastered and mixed: DJ King C...

Andy The Ant fell into the water and he can't swim. What will he do? Check out why one good deed always deserves another. Andy The Ant, an Aesop Fable (c) 2023 Oni Lasana version Music: (c) Jackie Style by Sir Gigalot Mastered and mixed: DJ King Canal Visit Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you enjoy Andy The Ant story, show you care and share it with family, teachers, and friends everywhere. Thanks *!*...

Trina was in trouble at school and didn't know what she could do to make things better. So she asked her dad and listened closely to her Daddy's good advice. Will you listen to good advice from your parents? I hope so;-) So listen up as Aunti Oni delights in sharing her version of a folktale on how our attitudes can turn frowns into smiles. Trinia In Trouble (c) 2023 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music:...

Listen up to Story Village with Aunti Oni *!*...where everyone lives in peace and love, of awesome stories, poetry, books, and amazing world music. Enjoy listening to Story Village at home, in the car, or in the classroom. I'm Aunti Oni, your favorite family-friendly storyteller. Every other week, I will surprise you with the coolest stories and musical experiences on your phone, laptop, or where...

It's market day in Story Village and Mama Nakia asked her daughter Kada to look after her brother Troy. But wouldn't you know it, Troy wanders off, will Kada ever find him? Enjoy Aunti Oni's version of Jane Cowen-Fletcher's book, It Takes A Village , based on the popular African saying on community caring, kindness, and love. It Takes A Village (c) 1994 Jane Cowen-Fletcher (Original Story) It Take...

Way down deep in the bayou (countryside) of Louisiana, somewhere between Lafayette and New Orleans lives a Gran' Nana who is known for making the best gumbo in the whole wide world. Like most Creole Gran'mas, Gran'Nana sets out to make up a pot of gumbo, but this time she needs help. Who will help her make the Gumbo this time? Listen up! Gumbo Soup (c) 2022 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Based on Stone S...

Little Nikki loves to read books at the library. When Nikki grew up, she became a famous writer and poet. Enjoy Aunti Oni as she brings to life Nikki's poetic story about her favorite place, A Library , along with " A Poem ," Nikki's poetic tribute to Langston Hughes , over sweet music. Get the book here: A Library (c) 2022 A Library by Nikki Giovanni (c) 1993 a Poem (for Langston Hughes) Nikki Gi...

What is your favorite color? What color is the best and stands out from the rest? Enjoy Aunti Oni's retelling of this first people/ Native American folktale. (c) The Color of Friendship by Adrian Iron Thunder (c) Music: Follow The Rainbow by Dez Moran Mix & Mastered: DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni @ AuntiOni.fun If you like, Colors of Friendship, show you care and share it with family, teachers,...

Poetic story/song Aunti Oni wrote about Kweku Anansi, Ashanti's legendary spider figure from Ghana, Africa. Sing along and say hello to all our friends in the Story Village! Poem: (c) 2020 Anansi Song by Oni Lasana Music: (c) Bless Up by Lou Ricard Mix & Master: DJ King Canal See Aunti @ Aunti Oni. Fun Do you like Hi Anansi! You can show you care and share it with your family, teachers & f...

In this classic Liberian folktale, King Lion wants to adopt a daughter or son to be the princess or prince. But the king won't make it easy because the one who wins the crown will have to be very clever. Can Brother Elephant, Miss Monkey, or any of the animals who step up to the challenge pass the test and win the contest? You will have to listen to the story to find out who will pass the test and...

Ubuntu is a South African Zulu word and the concept is also known in other African countries. Ubuntu means you see the humanity in all humans and it doesn't matter where you are from, your race, or your religion. The song is written by Aunti Oni and the story is a traditional African folktale. Enjoy listening, learning, and loving Ubuntu! Ubuntu Poem/Lyrics (c) 2020 Oni Lasana Music: (c) Tropical...

Poet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar loved children, nature, and people. He wrote poetry, short stories, and musical plays using the natural language of people in northern and southern America. The Sparrow is a tribute to his love of birds and The Farm Child's Lullaby is a sweet goodnight poem to children during the cold winter. #Dunbar150 is a tribute to Dunbar's literary genius as his image is...

A musically uplifting tale of self-determination to follow your dreams. The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer is based on a delightful children's book by Linda Goss , author, storyteller, poet, and co-founder of The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. So listen up! “If only the best birds sang, the forest would be silent.” — Henry van Dyke (c) 1996 The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer by L...

Do you know about Martin Luther King Jr.? If you do, or if you don't, listen to know his important story and how and why he is one of the most important people in American culture. (c) 1995 Martin Luther King Jr. by Charlotte Blake Alston Music: (c) Feel This Way by Wanna Beat Mix & Mastered: DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni @ www. AuntiOni.fun If you like Martin Luther King Jr., story poem , show...

Hello Story Villagers, Family & Friends! Thank you to listeners, subscribers, and fans of Aunti Oni Story Village (Seasons 1 & 2) & Story Village with Aunti Oni, (Season 3) Story Village is moving to a bi-weekly format for the remainder of 2022. So every other Saturday you will get a new story or poetry or song to sing along to. When you or your parents subscribe to the podcast, you wi...

Little ones can be the strongest ones! Find out how and why in this Russian Folktale based on a version by Baba Jamal Koram, The Storyman called Pulling That Yam, in the wonderful book, Jump Up and Say! a Collection of Black Storytelling. Aunti Oni re-tells this classic in a special twist for you to sing along..." Pulling that yam! Oh yeah, oh yeah! (c) 2022 Pulling Together by Oni Lasana (revisio...

Ever wondered why rabbits have short little tails? This legendary African American southern folktale was re-written by storyteller, Karima Amin of Buffalo, New York. It will delight your imagination as a traditional "how and why" story. More adventures of Brer Rabbit stories are available for your reading pleasure right here; The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends . (c) 1999 How Brer Rabbit Los...

In the country of Ireland, the power of storytelling is legendary. This tale is handed down from generation to generation and tells how stories can change lives if one listens, learns, and applies the lessons. So listen up! (c) 2021 2 Warriors by Oni Lasana (Adaptation) Music: (c) The Celtic Flavour by Alysha Sheldon Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal Visit Aunti; Aunti Oni.fun If you like 2 Warr...