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Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales Kesha Christie
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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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2 Crows and a Coffin - Jamaican folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. This episode concludes our series that highlight supernatural Caribbean folklore.
2 Crows and a Coffin
Unearth the chilling Jamaican mystery of 'Two Crows and a Coffin.' Explore the eerie tales surrounding this foreboding omen and the unsettling encounters tied to its ominous presence
Story told in this episode:
"2 Crows and a Coffin"
Resources:
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110526/cleisure/cleisure4.html#:~:text=In%20the%20late%201970s%2C%20a%20rumour%20swept%20the,that%20they%20were%20witnesses%20to%20this%20supernatural%20manifestation.
https://ajamaicaexperience.com/jamaican-obeah/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OVDq_WCfGw
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The Duppy of the Cotton Tree - Guyanese folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The White witch of Rose Hall"
Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls.
Story retold in this episode:
"The Duppy of the cotton tree"
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore.
The Duppy of the Cotton Tree
Discover the mysteries of the Silk Cotton Tree, a symbol of caution and spirituality in the Caribbean. Beware of its haunting tales, where spirits and Duppies reside.
Story retold in this episode:
"The Duppy of the Cotton Tree"
https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall
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The White Witch of Rose Hall -Jamaican folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The White witch of Rose Hall"
Unearth the 'Curse of the White Witch' in this spine-tingling episode. Delve into the eerie tale of Annie Palmer, the infamous 'White Witch of Rose Hall' in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Discover her alleged dark powers, cruel deeds, and the chilling legends that haunt this historic plantation house. Explore the mystery of her reign and the unsettling rituals she's said to have used to maintain her beauty and allure. Join us on a journey through the shadows of the past, as we unravel the tale of Annie Palmer and the lingering curses that echo through Rose Hall's storied halls.
Story retold in this episode:
"The White Witch or Rose Hall"
https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/jamaica/articles/who-is-the-white-witch-of-rose-hall
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The Soucouyant -Trinidadian & Toboggan folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The Soucouyant"
a Caribbean folklore figure known to live a double life appearing as a woman by day but at night able to peel off her skill soar through the sky like a fire ball and suck the blood of her victims leaving them weak and drained. The legend of the Soucuyant serves as a cautionary tale and a source of fear in Caribbean folklore warning of the dangers that lurk in the darkness of night
Story retold in this episode:
"The Soucouyant"
https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/hotline-the-folklore-of-the-soucouyant
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The Legend of LaDiablesse -Trinidadian & Toboggan folklore
October is the month where Thanksgiving is celebrated along with Halloween. Caribbean people will tell you, we don't celebrate Halloween. But that doesn't mean we don't have superstitions or worry about things that go bump in the night. The next few episode highlight Caribbean folklore let's begin with:
"The Legend of La Diablesse"
a Caribbean folklore figure known for her beauty and malevolent nature. Explore her encounters with unsuspecting victims, the mystery surrounding her appearance, and the cautionary lessons embedded in the story.
Story retold in this episode:
"The Legend of La Diablesse"
https://lifeintrinidadandtobago.com/folklore/
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Anansi and Lizard - Jamaican Folktale
Jamaican celebrates 61 years of independence on August 6, 2023. Let's celebrate with this story.
Story retold in this episode:
Anancy & Lizard
Anancy & Miss Lou - Sangster's Book Stores (January 1, 1979)-
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