Parrotbeetie

Raafeke
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Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the world.

  1. 11/21/2023

    Episode 34: Diasporic Spirits

    In this episode, Raafeke comes with the long awaited end of the Nation Series, which has been ongoing since episode 6 of the podcast. After a year of creating content with a few pauses, Raafeke reflects on what this project has done for him as a writer and a West Indian person. In this episode, Raafeke announces that the draft for Parrotbeetie as a collection of short stories is now complete, and he will be looking into publishing the collection in the coming year as he continues on the podcast. If you are enjoying listening to his podcast, be sure to like and subscribe. Also, follow Raafeke and Parrotbeetie on Instagram and Twitter. Important Links: - https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/interview-may-fortune-about-banda-call-me-o - https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/banda-call-me-o - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/quashi#:~:text=or%20Quashie%20(%CB%88kw%C9%91%CB%90%CA%83%C9%AA%20),Quashi%20that%20anyone%20can%20fool - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwasi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banda_people

    26 min

  2. 11/21/2023

    Episode 33: A Farmer's Sword

    In this episode, Raafeke talks about his Halloween experience in NYC before diving into into the last song of the Moko Collection. A recording of the Big Drum Dance song "Hou Mwen Ba File" is shared and broken down before Raafeke's affiliated short story, "A Farmer's Sword" is narrated. If you are a enjoying the content on this podcast, please share and subscribe! Also, follow Raafeke and Parrotbeetie on Instagram and Twitter. Important Sources: - https://intracen.org/news-and-events/news/strengthening-the-caribbean-coconut-value-chain-next-stop-grenada#:~:text=Today%2C%20Grenada%20is%20attempting%20to,plans%20on%20leveraging%20this%20tradition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRRX8qXAku8&list=PLzqUuihqA9R4wuXfFjTNxAMaprwSd-mWR&index=75 - https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/interview-may-fortune-about-cest-mwe-nani-moko

    16 min

  3. 10/26/2023

    Episode 32: Nani Moko

    In this episode, Raafeke talks about the importance of textual sources in research before introducing Carriacou's Moko Nation, preserved via it's Big Drum Dance Tradition. He also discusses the history of the Moko Jumbie in the Caribbean before sharing a recording of the Big Drum Dance song "Se Mwen Nani Moko" and narrating the story he wrote that was inspired by it. Important Souces: - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Drum-Ritual-Carriacou-Praisesongs/dp/081301607X - https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/cest-mwe-nani-moko - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moko_jumbie

    29 min

  4. 10/19/2023

    Episode 31: Scream, Hausa, Scream!

    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns with a strong reminder to stay properly informed about the Palestinian genocide before starting and concluding the brief Hausa Collection. This is done with an introduction of Hausa people, the breakdown of "Hausa Wele", the Hausa nation song in Carriacou's Big Drum Dance, and the narration of Raafkee's story "Scream Hausa Scream". Please be sure to share, subscribe, and leave a review on this podcast. Also, follow Raafeke on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on his work, new and old! Important Info: Hausa Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa_people Hausa Wele Recording: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/hausa-wele

    24 min

  5. 10/06/2023

    Episode 30: Carriacou Dikenga

    After nearly 3 months away from Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns with another episode to bring the Kongo Collection to a close. In this episode, Raafeke also gives a recap on his life, reflecting on his writing journey after recently turning 23, discussing how the work of others influences his own creations, and sharing another song from Carriacou's Big Drum Dance, known as the "Free Ring". This is punctuated by the narration of his story, "Carriacou Dikenga". If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave a review, share, and subscribe! Make sure to follow Raafeke and Parrotbeetie on Instagram as well! Important Links: Dikenga Infomation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_cosmogram "Free Ring" Performance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbF_hHc-NQ&list=PLzqUuihqA9R4wuXfFjTNxAMaprwSd-mWR&index=12

    34 min

  6. 08/09/2023

    Episode 29: Kongo Storm

    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns and shares an important call to action for listeners to become aware of growing tensions in West Africa, specifically between Nigeria and Niger. The podcast then resumes its usual trajectory with an introduction into the Kongo Nation and history behind the Kingdom of Kongo, before sharing how these groups of people have survived in the diaspora. This is followed by a recording of the Big Drum Dance song, "Koro Koro", which is then broken down and concluded by an narration of Raafeke's story, "Kongo Storm". If you are enjoying the show, do not hesitate to subscribe and follow Raafeke and Parrotbeetie on Twitter (X), Instagram, Medium, and Threads! Important sources: Kongo Religion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_religion#Derivatives Kingdom of Kongo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Kongo Koro Koro Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozWH-kCg9uw&list=PLzqUuihqA9R4wuXfFjTNxAMaprwSd-mWR&index=18 Nigeria - Niger Conflict: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/africa/niger-coup-nigeria-military.html

    25 min

  7. 07/26/2023

    Episode 28: Queen Djerika

    In this episode on Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns solo, starting off with a recap on the importance of drawing connections from media to inform our understanding of ourselves, even if things seem unrelated. He talks about the importance of queer shows, suchas Heartstopper and Sex Education, before sharing his thoughts on his current read; Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde. Raafeke then goes on to conclude the Arada collection, sharing insight into the Fon and Ewe groups of West African, the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, and the infamous religion, Vodun. A recording of the Big Drum Dance song, "Djerika-o!" is shared and deconstructed, and the episode is concluded with a narration of Raafeke's story, "Queen Djerika". If you are enjoying the show, please share episodes with friends and family on social media and follow Parrotbeetie on Apple, Spotify and more! Be sure to stay tuned with Raafeke and Parrotbeetie on Instagram and other platfroms. Important Sources: Queen Nanny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanny_of_the_Maroons "Djerika-o" Recording: https://youtu.be/EVxsIRrXaLw "Vagabonds!" by Eloghosa Osunde: https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonds-Novel-Eloghosa-Osunde/dp/0593330021

    32 min

  8. 07/20/2023

    Episode 27: Deanna Lyncook, Host of "The History Hotline" Joins Parrotbeetie!

    In this episode, Raafeke is joined by Deanna Lyncook, host of The History Hotline podcast. Together, the two of them discuss the importance of Caribbean studies, the preservation of Caribbean culture (as well as its commodification by the West), and how Caribbean migrants have preserved their culture in the US and UK. If you are enjoying the show, please take time to subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Be sure to check out the History Hotline podcast as well to learn more about Caribbean history, and follow Deanna on social media to stay up to date on her stuff. History Hotline: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-history-hotline/id1528852665 Deanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryhotline/?hl=en Radiance Lost Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Radiance-Lost-Raafeke/dp/152558524X

    44 min
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Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the world.

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  • Creator
    Raafeke
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Raafeke
  • Show Website
    Parrotbeetie