143 episodes

Focusing on the folktales, lore, myths, and legends that are a part of our everyday lives. Join me, your Griot Amon Mazingo as I explore the tales the afro and indigenous people created in the Americas and Caribbean. If you want more stories based on the indigenous people and those of the African Diaspora this is the show for you. After which you will visit Chef who will give you a recipe inspired by the story you have just heard. Come aboard this fascinating ship and be part of a voyage like no other.

Afro Tales Podcast Amon Mazingo

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

Focusing on the folktales, lore, myths, and legends that are a part of our everyday lives. Join me, your Griot Amon Mazingo as I explore the tales the afro and indigenous people created in the Americas and Caribbean. If you want more stories based on the indigenous people and those of the African Diaspora this is the show for you. After which you will visit Chef who will give you a recipe inspired by the story you have just heard. Come aboard this fascinating ship and be part of a voyage like no other.

    How Snake Got Its Rattle

    How Snake Got Its Rattle

    Today we find ourselves in the South. We meet a snake who is having a seriously bad time and looking for a way to improve his lot in life. His wife makes a suggestion and he takes it. The only problem his new blessing is harming the rest of the animal kingdom. What will they do to fix the problem? Only one way to find out. 
    Book: Talk that Talk
    Retold By: Julius Lester
    Edited By:  Linda Goss/Marian E. Barnes

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Chicken Pot Pie. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chicken Pot Pie
    https://www.africanbites.com/chicken-pot-pie/ 

    Snake Stories:
    Help or No Help
    https://www.afrotalescast.com /help-or-no-help/
    The Man the Snake & the Fox
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-man-the-snake-the-fox/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Jason Shaw
    Album- Audionautix Acoustic
    Song- Plantation
    URL: 
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15/ 
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 29 min
    Rainbow Crow

    Rainbow Crow

    Today we find ourselves on the east coast. We receive a story about a beautiful crow and what it does to save its friends. Although we do not know whose story it is, we do know it is a very good story. So sit back, relax and listen. 
    Book: Rainbow Crow
    Retold By Nancy Van Laan

    ****Why this story is not considered Nanticoke/Lenape****
    https://nanticokelenapemuseum.org/learning-center/curriculum-guidelines/1347/non-historical-stories-and-prophesies-fiction-and-fairy-tales/ 

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries
    https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/indigenous-dumplings-with-berries-13482066 

    Animal Stories:
    Friends
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/friends/ 
    Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkeys
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-the-bananas-belong-to-the-monkeys/ 
    The Hummingbird & Ibis Stories
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-hummingbird-and-ibis-stories/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Mr. Smith
    Album- Guitarista
    Song- Desert Wind
    URL: 
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/guitarista/desert-wind/ 
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 20 min
    The Star Maiden

    The Star Maiden

    Today we find ourselves in Minnesota. As we venture we meet the Ojibwe people and listen to their story of the Star Maiden and how she blessed us with her beauty. Come take a listen and honor this beautiful woman. 
    Book: The Star Maiden
    Retold By Barbara Juster Esbensen

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Ojibwe Fish Cakes. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Ojibwe Fish Cakes
    https://chefbolek.blogspot.com/2021/03/ojibwe-fish-cakes.html 

    legendary Women Stories:
    Soyan
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/soyan/ 
    The Legend of Veronica Amazonica
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-legend-of-veronica-amazonica/ 
    The Duaghter of the Sun
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-daughter-of-the-sun/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Nate Loper
    Album- Old Tolchaco
    Song- Southwest Native American Indian Flute Music
    URL: https://pixabay.com/music/world-old-tolchaco-southwest-native-american-indian-flute-music-176524/ 

    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 20 min
    Big Sixteen

    Big Sixteen

    Today we find ourselves in Maryland. We meet a man larger than life and living in a time when being that way made you a slave to other men. Big Sixteen is here and we have just a few of his many adventures. 
    Book: Big Sixteen
    Retold By Mary Calhoun

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Crispy Maryland Blue Catfish. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy
    https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/crispy-maryland-blue-catfish/

    legendary men Stories:
    how Nehemiah Got Free
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ 
    Jean Britisse the Champ
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/jean-britisse-the-champ/ 
    High John & the Walkin Stick
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/high-john-the-walkin-stick/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Jason Shaw
    Album- Audionautix Acoustic
    Song- Plantation
    URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3
    Curator: ccCommunity
    Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 18 min
    Mz Hattie get some Company

    Mz Hattie get some Company

    Today we find ourselves in Virginia. We meet Mz Hattie and find that she has been living alone for quite some time. Dealing with the change in weather and the pest she soon gets a visitor who can help her with her problem. Will this new visitor stay for a while or leave as soon as the job is done? only one way to find out. 
    Book: Her Stories
    By Virginia Hamilton

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Biscuits & Gravy. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy
    https://iheartrecipes.com/biscuits-and-gravy-recipe/ 

    Get your MAGIC MIND here:
    https://www.magicmind.com/JANafrotales 
    My Code at Checkout:  AFROTALES20

    Cat Stories:
    Catskinella
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/catskinella/ 
    Lonna & the Cat-Woman
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/lonna-and-the-cat-woman/ 
    Lena & Big One Tiger
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/lena-big-one-tiger/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Jason Shaw
    Album- Audionautix Acoustic
    Song- Minstrel 
    URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/MINSTREL______________________2-17 
    http://freemusicarchive.org/ 
    Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 26 min
    Papa John's Tall Tale

    Papa John's Tall Tale

    Today we find ourselves in North Carolina. We meet Papa John and Jake and get a story that only ya Papa would tell. Now if the story is true or not that is up to you. But If Papa John said it happened I would bet that it did. 
    Book:The People Could Fly
    By Virginia Hamilton

    Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Turnip Curry. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

    Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Turnip Curry
    https://healthiersteps.com/recipe/turnip-curry/ 

    Get your MAGIC MIND Here:
    https://www.magicmind.com/JANafrotales 
    My Code at Checkout:  AFROTALES20

    North Carolina Stories:
    Women Got the Power
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-woman-got-the-power/ 
    The Ol Witch
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-ol-witch/ 
    Clara & the Freedom Quilt
    https://www.afrotalescast.com/clara-the-freedom-quilt/ 

    Mental Health Texas
    https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
    https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

    To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
    Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
    Podcast Artwork:
    Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
    Music:
    Artist- Jaharrar
    Album- 
    Song- Railroad Whiskey
     http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co
     http://freemusicarchive.org/ 
    Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    SFX:
    https://freesound.org/

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

consciousdave ,

Great history podcast

Love these stories, great host!

Come back Sebastian! ,

Love Them!

Thank you for bringing us the different variations of the Br’er Rabbit stories! Also love the insight after each story. More people should be listening to this podcast to learn about African American culture. When my nephew gets older, I hope to try some of Chef’s recipes with him.

rose c tha haitian mama ,

Great podcast 🔥🔥

I’m loving the stories!! This podcast is sooo amazing, I look forward to tuning in each week so I could hear the stories! And the recipes at the end ( they are amazing!!!) I love the whole concept of this podcast ( each story definitely has a lesson) 💯💯💯💯

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