Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales

In this episode we share stories and culture from the Cayman Islands. Cayman Islands is located south of Cuba and northeast of Honduras between Jamaica and Mexico.  It is made up of 3 islands Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Culture is a mix of mainly European, British, African and Jamaican. The Languages spoken are English, Spanish, Brogue (Welsh , Scottish & English ancestor...

The Dominican Republic Celebrates their independence on February 27th. In this episode we celebrate. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern 2 thirds of Hispaniola the second largest island of the greater Antilles.  It's culture is a mix of European, African and Taino.  The languages spoken are Spanish the official language as well as creole English, Haitian creole and Samana English...

In this episode we celebrate St. Lucia Independence day.  41 year of independence. St. Lucia is part of the lesser Antilles and is located northeast of the island of St. Vincent.  The culture is a blend of African, French and English heritage. The language spoken is St. Lucia is St. Lucian Creole French. Their national dish is called green figs & saltfish aka green bananas and salted...

The stories retold in this episode are familiar to Turks & Caicos. Located southeastern of the Bahamas Stories retold in this episode: The Sperrit House Why dog has small waist Join us next week stories come from St. Lucia  Reminisce about the ol' days learn something new and most of all walk good.

Grenada celebrated 47 years on independence on February 7, 2021. Grenada we celebrate you. Interesting facts, Grenada know as the spice Isle Has the worlds first underwater sculpture park Grand Etrang the bottomless lake Stories retold in this episode are: 1. Compere Cats wedding feast 2. Big Mouth, Big Belly, and Little Foot The stories retold in next weeks episode come from Turks and Caicos Isla...

The stories retold in this episode come from Huonduras. Honduras is located in Central American. Fun Facts about Honduras: Honduras has a dual capital its two cities Comayaguela and Tegucigalpa Honduras translates to "great depths" in Spanish.  Very fitting as you can visit the Maya Ruins  and their coral reefs are out of this world. Hondura also known as the banana republic as bananas a...

Did you know that Anansi is call Cha Nanzi in Aruba? The stories retold in this episode are from Aruba. Aruban is one of the most picturesque of the Lesser Antilles Island found off the coast of Venezuela. Known for it's desert like landscapes colourful architecture Fun Facts Aruba is the wreck capital of the Caribbean For over 80 years Aruba has been the pioneer for purified water technology. Als...

The stories retold in this episode come from Montserrat. Montserrat is a pear-shaped island know as the emerald isle of the Caribbean because of its formerly large population of people who originated from Ireland (britannica.com). Culture is African, Irish and British traditions. Montserrat is know for is coral reefs & caves along the shoreline Did you know that Montserrat means volcanic Islan...

The stories retold today are from Panama Kuna folklore - The Kuna Indians of Panama, probably best known for molas, their colorful appliqueacute; blouses, also have a rich literary tradition of oral stories. (google) Fun facts about Panama: Panama is the country that connects North America and South America Panama City the capital of Panama is the only city with a rainforest within its limits. Sto...

Haiti celebrated 217 years on independence on January 1st this year. We great real... Why is Haiti poor? You need to know National Symbols Culture of Haiti mix of African, Taino & European The stories retold in this episode - stories star at 7:23 1. Please Malise... 2. The Gun, The Pot and the Hat Join us next week for more great stories Be Safe and well

Caribbean New Year Traditions Old years night aside from a great party it is also an opportunity to get ride of  all the bad luck from the year before and prepare for all to blessing for the year to come.  My  mother used to say don't let the new year catch old year's dirt. Jamaicans like most of the Caribbean believe is cleaning up your act.  this means clean everything the ne...

Continue our journey through Caribbean Holiday traditions First Stop Dominican Republic - La Noche Buena , means holy night December 24th.  The streets are decorated with poisettias and the handmade, wooden Christmas trees, angels and other biblical animals called  charamicos.  Family gather for  Dominican cuisine, sweets and other Latin American traditions. Next stop is Jamaic...

In this episode of Walk Good we are continuing our journey through Caribbean Holiday Traditions that happen before during and after Christmas. We discuss the Carriacou Parang Festival in Grenada which happens on or around December 13.  This festival incorporates African big Drums, Quadrille dancing elements along with traditional Christmas carols.  the Parang bands compete for prizes &am...

We have a number of similarities as to how the Holidays are celebrated in the Caribbean in our celebration is very different form North America.  Our focus is on Family Faith and food. In Puerto Rico they celebrate Three Kings Day . This Latin American tradition celebrates the gospel account regarding the Three Kings visiting baby Jesus, each with unique their gifts. In the Bahamas they celeb...

Barbados celebrated their Independence on November 30th and in the episode we continue the celebration. We talk about the National symbols form Barbados from the flag to the National dish Flying fish and cou cou. Interesting facts about rum and ackee. We share 2 great stories 1. Anancy Monkey and Tiger 2. All stories are Anansi's

In this Episode we celebrate Independence Day for Suriname formerly known as Dutch Giuana. We discuss their national symbols from their flag to their national dish calls Pom locally know as Pomtajer. Did you know that language spoken in Suriname is Dutch? Stories retold in this episode 1.  A Lie hurts more than a wound  2.   The boxing contest

In this episode we are telling stories. 1. Dog is betrayed 2. The Clever Boatman 3. Anansi play with fire Anansi get burned 4. Anansi & The Plantains

Dominica celebrated their independence day on November 3, 2020 and in this episode we celebrate Dominica. We talk about other national symbols and share two great stories 1. Bambie and the watermelon thieves 2. Compae Rabbit's Ride - variation of Anansi and tiger

Antigua  & Barbuda celebrated their 39th Independence Day on November 1, 2020 and in this episode we continue the celebration. Antigua & Barbuda are know for this ravishing beaches, water sports including diving fishing, windsurfing and more.  Not to mention their scenic golf courses. The best way to learn about an island is to look at their national symbols.  You find about...

Caribbean people share a lot of things in common especially many superstitions. This is the 2nd and final part to our mini-series of thins that go bump in the night In this episode we mention  a few and of course we share 2 great stories with you. 1. Hungry Belly Husband/ The girl who married a stranger 2. Put me back where you find me

"We don't believe inna dat...or do we?" It may not be customary to decorate houses, put on costumes and go trick or treating.  But that does not mean that we do not believe in things that go bump in the night. The Caribbean islands share folklore about the otherworld from superstitions to warnings. It is said best " ghost stories are to scare you but duppy tales are to warn you" (C.J. Farley)...

St. Vincent & The Grenadines celebrate independence on October 27, in this episode we are discussing Vincentian culture from tourist information to national symbols.  We pass on Vincy proverbs and introduce Garifuna Folklore.  The Garifuna are Black Caribs, African people who intermarried with indigenous Amerindian people blending cultures during European Colonialism. Stories in this...

This episode celebrates Cuba's Independence on October 10th. We discuss tourism, national symbols, common folklore and more. We share three great stories 1. Martina the beautiful cockroach 2. The bird with some thousand feathers 3. The barking mouse  wYwbQ5q00aEYiAktPlrm

Belize celebrates independence on September 21 in this episode we talk about National symbols and discuss Belizean Folklore. We also share great stories. 1. Why Anansi has 8 thin legs. 2. Lazy Saiman. Caribbean Heritage Month call to action stay tuned.

September 19 is independence day for St. Kitts & Nevis. This episode celebrates you! With 3 stories 1. Brer Hummingbird and Brer Rabbit 2. The ugly horse 3. The donkey that tried to bark.