Kesha Christie

Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales

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We share African and Caribbean folktales for the enjoyment of those young and young at heart, both at "home" and living in the African/Caribbean diaspora. Stories are retold by our storyteller Kesha Christie, the founder of Talkin' Tales. Our culture has a rich oral tradition and we seek to preserve it by educating and entertaining audiences with stories passed down from generation to generation.

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Kesha Christie

Episodes

Tricksters & other things 17.09.2020 11:27

In this episode of Walk Good we talk about our favourite trickster characters. We share 2 great stories. 1. Jimmy the fox and monkey 2. Anansi &the crabs

Miss Lou 🥰💯💐💞 09.09.2020 14:56

This episode Honours Miss Lou Day. September 7th is Miss Lou's birthday and we honour her as the "Mother of Jamaican Culture". Story #1 - Anansi & Fire🔥. Story #2 Anansi & Smoke Pork. Enjoy!  382xMi3S1K5xnqzw6KGQ

It's Carnival... 02.09.2020 11:33

Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence Day on August 31. We celebrate with you! 2 great stories Monkey Liver Soup. Anansi & the yams

Redo! 19.08.2020 17:56

Shout out to @modelcrushsunday great interview. Had a blast! Was asked a question that I would like to do over, here's my answer. Story Anansi goes fishing

Dejavu 12.08.2020 12:25

Stories that sound very similar. 1. How Tortoise became bald. 2. Anansi & the pot of beans

Sweet Sweet Jamaica 05.08.2020 18:38

As we celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1 and Jamaican Independence on August 6 this Episode is tribute to Jamaica. 1st story Anansi & Cowitch. 2nd story Tiger's breakfast.

Let it come, Let it go 29.07.2020 12:24

story connect us as people. West Afircan Tales and their lessons. Story #1. - Greed find a new friend. Story #2 - the scared bowl

Once upon a time and things 22.07.2020 15:01

Words like Once upon a time rose up the child in us. What makes a great story? Story #1 The thirsty Crow Story #2 The Princess and the pea

Talkin Ol' Stories 15.07.2020 12:25

In celebration of Bahamas Independence Day on July 10th, we have some Bahamian folklore. 1st story - ant and the Dove - Aesop Fable. 2nd story B'Bookie & B'Rabbi a trickster tale.

Fables & Trickster Tales 08.07.2020 15:41

A conversation about Fables & Trickster Tales. Stories passed down in the oral tradition. With animals characters. Story 1 - The old man & death. Story 2 - the Hen & the Golden Eggs Story 3 - the fox and the Crow Story 4 Anansi & the talking melon

A story, a story 01.07.2020 18:22

Find out why stories are so important to our culture. Story 1 Anansi & Fortune Story 2 Anansi & Tiger.

The Griot 23.06.2020 13:31

Storytellers go by many names today we discuss the Griot. Stories in this episode: The Beaten Path How Chameleon became the teacher

It's Tradition 17.06.2020 11:08

Storytelling is one example of the oral traditions that are messages passed down from generation to generation. Featured Story : Anansi and Common Sense

Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales (Trailer) 15.06.2020 0:33