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The Moreish PodcastCaribbean Folklore: The Lady and Her Three Sons - A Grenadian Folktale with Kesha ChristieA Folktale from Grenada with Kesha Christie Welcome to Season 3 of The Moreish Podcast! We kick off with Toronto-based storyteller and podcaster Kesha Christie’s rendition of a humorous Grenadian folktale, 'The Lady and Her Three Sons,' which highlights the Caribbean tradition of descriptive nicknames. Hema and Kesha chat about the cultural significance of nicknames, superstitions, and community spirit within the Caribbean diaspora, and they share their thoughts on why these stories and traditions are essential to preserving their heritage.Through the conversation, we get a bonus tale as Kesha also...
2025-09-0223 min
The Moreish PodcastCaribbean Folklore: A Lizard’s Lesson with Kesha ChristieWhy the Ground Lizard Doesn't Sleep in Trees Anymore - A St. Martin / Sint Maarten StoryHema and Kesha continue to delve into the fascinating, fun and informative folktales from the Caribbean. This week Kesha shares a story from St. Martin/St. Maarten that explains why ground lizards no longer sleep in trees. Through this short folk story, we learn about Sammy, the ground lizard, tamarind trees and the twin island of St. Martin / Sint Maarten. This one small Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles is divided into two, with one side belonging to the...
2025-05-2724 min
The Moreish PodcastCaribbean Folklore: The Power of Pataki Stories in Cuba with Kesha ChristieExploring Pataki Stories: The Tale of Obara and His GiftContinuing the Caribbean folklore series, Kesha Christie joins Hema on the podcast to dive into Pataki stories of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, focusing on the Orishas and their unique powers. 'The Gift’, told by Kesha, is the story of Obara, the once-poor Orisha and how he received his Ashe. The conversation highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of these sacred stories, their connection to Yoruba culture, and their role in teaching morals and guiding rituals.More Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie:
2025-05-1324 min
The Moreish PodcastCaribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda with Kesha ChristieAntiguan Folktales: Anansi's Wisdom and LessonsIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha Christie, a renowned storyteller and Ted Talk speaker, joins the show to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean folktales, focusing on the iconic trickster hero, Anansi. This captivating Anansi story from Antigua & Barbuda has it’s origins in Ghana (Africa).Hema and Kesha discuss how these stories reflect and preserve cultural and spiritual beliefs, the nuances and variations across different Caribbean islands, as well as the impact of historical influences, understanding pre-colonial African history and how these timeless stories co...
2025-04-2927 min
The Moreish PodcastCaribbean Folklore: Trickster Tales with Kesha ChristieThe Rich Tradition of Anansi Stories, Monkey Tales and Caribbean FolkloreIn this bonus episode, Hema and guest Kesha Christie explore the origins and rich tradition of Caribbean folklore and trickster tales. Starting with an Anansi story skillfully told by Kesha, they follow it up with a talk about the origins and roots, tracing it back to West Africa, specifically Ghana. Kesha shares another tale, Monkey Who Loves Trouble, followed by a discussion on how these narratives have travelled and evolved across different cultures and Caribbean countries. The stories, shared by passionate storyteller K...
2025-04-0121 min
The Moreish PodcastExploring Caribbean Folklore with Kesha ChristieIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Kesha, a Jamaican-Canadian storyteller, chat about the rich tradition of Caribbean folklore. Kesha discusses the timeless relevance of folktales, the cultural significance embedded in them, and how they have evolved and intermixed across Caribbean countries. From trickster tales featuring Anansi to the eerie stories of Lagahoo and La Jablesse / La Diablesse, Kesha explains how these narratives continue to shape social behaviours and cultural identity. She also touches on the influence of colonization and the fusion of African, Indian, and Indigenous traditions in Caribbean folklore.Connect w...
2025-02-2534 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Monkey who asked for misery- Haitian FolktaleHave you every been told you ask for too much. Find out what happens when monkey asks to lots and lots of misery.
Story retold in this episode:
The monkey who asked for misery
https://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01001766/Centricity/Domain/868/The-Monkey-Who-Asked-for-Misery.pdf
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2023-01-1907 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesUncle Bouki gets whee-ai - Haitian FolktaleHappy New Year!
Haiti celebrates it's independence on January 1st.
The story we share in this episode is a Bouki story, These stories have been told for as long as people can remember. They teach us how to live and how to behave. Bouki is a character that is very foolish or easily confused.
Story retold in this episode:
Uncle Bouki gets whee-ai
https://www.teachingforchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Haiti_Literature.pdf
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2023-01-0504 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Three Tests- A Kwanzaa story - African FolktaleHappy Kwanzaa from December 26th to January 1, we celebrate the 7 principles of Kwanzaa:
UMOJA (Unity)
KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determination):
UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility):
UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics)
NIA (Purpose)
KUUMBA (Creativity)
IMANI (Faith)
https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2011/11/kwanzaa_stories.html
Each principle has a story and the story in this episode celebrates Kujichagulia
Story in this episode:
The three tests.
Resource: https://eshu.folktales.net/resources/kwanzaa/kujichagulia.html
Happy Holidays
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2022-12-2810 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Best Gift of All - The Legend of La Vieja Belén - Dominican Republic FolktaleLa Vieja Belén is very hardworking and is often too busy to sit with friends because she was always doing something. Until the day she is visited by 3 Kings...
Story in this episode:
The Best Gift of All - The Legend of La Vieja Belén
Resource: https://books.google.ca/books/about/Best_gift_of_all.html?id=j3VJAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y
Happy Holidays
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2022-12-2207 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesPig and Long Mout - Jamaican FolktaleOnce upon a Christmas time, Anancy was up to his trickster ways...
Story in this episode:
Pig & Long Mout
Resource: Louise Bennett Anancy and Miss Lou, Page 5
Seasons Greetings
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2022-12-1409 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMagic Flight - Bajan/ Barbadian FolktaleIn this episode we are sharing with you an Bajan/ Barbadian folktale. Barbados celebrates it's independence from British rule on November 30th. Barbados received it's independence on November 30, 1966.
Let's celebrate with story!!!
A boy and a giant play dice...
Story in this episode:
Magic Flight
Resource: The Journal of American Folklore Barbados Folklore - Vol. 38, No. 148 (Apr. - Jun., 1925), pp. 267-292 (26 pages)
https://www.jstor.org/stable/535030?seq=9#metadata_info_tab_contents
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2022-12-0105 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesSnake & Hunter - Surinamese FolktaleIn this episode we are sharing with you an Surinamese Folktale. Suriname celebrates it's independence from Dutch rule on November 25th. Suriname received it's independence on November 25, 1975.
Let's celebrate with story!!!
How do your repay and act of kindness?
Story in this episode:
Snake and Hunter
Resource: The Journal of American Folklore Vol. 30, No. 116 (Apr. - Jun., 1917), pp. 239-250 (12 pages)
https://www.jstor.org/stable/534344?seq=10#metadata_info_tab_contents
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2022-11-2409 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Taxi Ride - African Folktale - GhanaIn this episode we are sharing with you an African Folktale.
Why do a Donkey, a goat and a dog behave in different ways around cars.
Story in this episode:
The Taxi Ride
Resource: How & Why stories world tales kids can read & tell by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss
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2022-11-1005 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesRounce - St. Vincent and the Grenadines FolkloreSt. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrate their independence on October 27th. They received their independence in 1979. Let's celebrate with this story about Rounce.
Although the Caribbean does no celebrate Halloween there are many things that go bump in the night.
Rounce is an evil character which grunts like a pig and will carry you away if it finds you outside of the house after dark.
Story in this episode:
Rounce
Resource: https://www.searchlight.vc/special-feature/2008/10/24/the-cultural-heritage-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/
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2022-10-2808 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesWhy the Crocodile has no tongue - Cuban FolktaleHow and why stories explain the things we don't understand. This old Cuban folktale explains why the crocodile has no tongue.
Cuba celebrates it's independence on October 10th and first received independence in 1902.
Story retold in this episode:
Why the crocodile has no tongue
Resource:
https://books.google.ca/books?id=AIgMN-ZOkIwC&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125&dq=why+crocodile+has+no+tongue+cuban+legend+folktale&source=bl&ots=9MD0nTq0Ez&sig=ACfU3U17c5cKZbjKweW6rb7BVjDLsek_cw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUrfCWn9z6AhWDhIkEHYWFBeEQ6AF6BAguEAM#v...
2022-10-1306 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesBird Cherry Island - Jamaican FolktaleAn Anancy story. Anancy wants to find out what the birds are up to, find out what happens when anancy takes flight
Story retold in this episode:
Bird Cherry Island
Resource: Ken Bowen - Jamaican Canadian Association Seniors group
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2022-10-0607 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCockroach and Fowl - Jamaican FolktaleHappy 103 birthday Miss Lou. September 7th is Dr. Louise Bennett Coverly's birthday. She is a national treasure and the person who brought Jamaican Patois to the world.
Story retold in this episode:
Cockroach and Fowl
Resource: Anancy and Miss Lou by Louise Bennett
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2022-09-0806 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAnancy and Five (Yam Hills) - Jamaican FolktaleJamaica celebrates 60 years of independence in 2022. Jamaica first received it's independence on August 6, 1962. There motto is out of many , one people. Let's celebrate with this story.
Story retold in this episode:
Anancy and Five (yam hills)
Resource: http://anansistories.com/Traditional_Stories.html
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2022-08-3106 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe three sons - Bahamian FolktaleThe Bahamas celebrates it's independence on July 10. There motto is Forward, Onward Upward Together. Let's celebrate with this story.
Story retold in this episode:
The three sons
Resource: https://gullahgeecheeconnection.wordpress.com/folk-tales/
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2022-07-1409 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAnansi and His Sons - African FolktaleThis is a African folktale about Anansi and his six sons. This story is often used during Kwanzaa to illustrate UMOJA, or unity. Find out what happens when all of Anansi's sons work together to save him and there is only one reward to give.
Story retold in this episode:
Anansi & His Sons
Resource: http://mail.danielharper.org/story20.htm
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2022-07-0606 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesWhy John Crown have peel Head - Jamaican FolktaleThis is a Jamaican folktale about Anancy & John Crow. John Crown is a Jamaican common Vulture also known as turkey vulture.
Story retold in this episode:
Why John Crown have peel head
Resource: Annancy Stories by Pamela Colman Smith
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2022-06-1008 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Cunning Tortoise - African FolktaleAfrican Folktales has a number of trickster characters our favorite is Anansi, this folktale is about tortoise.
Story retold in this episode:
The cunning Tortoise
Resource: https://edspace.american.edu/thelma-ekeocha/2020/06/26/the-cunning-tortoise/
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2022-06-0207 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesHow Mockingbird tricked Alligator - Guyanese FolktaleGuyana celebrates 56 years on independence on May 26th
Guyana's motto: One People, One Nation, One Destiny
In this episode we celebrate Guyana's Independence with a Folktale
Story retold in this episode:
How Mockingbird tricked Alligator
Resource: Dorothy St. Aubyn's Caribbean Fables Animal stories from Guyana and the Antilles
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2022-05-2508 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Vain Rooster - Cuban FolktaleStories told at parties and other gatherings are know as Cuentos Cubanos.
Story retold in this episode:
The vain rooster
Resource: https://www.storycove.com/rooster-s-night-out-summary
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2022-05-1907 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Story of Thunder and Lightening - Nigerian FolktaleStories are told at events where people gather to listen and participate in stories about past deeds, traditions, morals and myths.
Story retold in this episode:
The story of Thunder and Lightening
Resource: https://www.chesswood.w-sussex.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=15564&type=pdf
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2022-05-1207 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Tortoise Who Flew to Heaven - Folktale from the AntillesThis story is from the islands of the Antilles, we know them as the Caribbean islands. The Antilles are made up of three groups The Bahamas (islands and reefs), the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles.
Story retold in this episode:
The Tortoise who flew to heaven
Resource: Greedy Mariani by Dorothy Sharp Carter
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2022-05-0510 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMonkey and the Bee - Cameroon FolktaleStories are alive and well in Cameroon, stories are like listening to elders when they speak. This African folktale teaches a valuable lesson
Story retold in this episode:
The story of the Monkey and the Bee
Resource: the Sacred Door and other Stories Cameroon Folktales of the Beba by Makuchi
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2022-04-2809 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAnancy and the Guinea Bird - Antiguan FolktaleAntiguan stories are told about legends, folklore and folktale with characters such as Anancy.
Story retold in this episode:
Anancy and the Guinea Bird
Resource: Pearls of Wisdom by Rauf Mama & Mary Romney
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2022-04-2110 min
Stand Up & Speak Up With Debby Montgomery JohnsonMeet the Storyteller - Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Kesha ChristieSEASON 3 here we come! What a great way to kick off the start of Season 3 of Stand Up & Speak Up. Storytelling isn't just for kids - it connects us ALL. Today's special guest on Stand Up & Speak Up is Kesha Christie and she's coming in from Ontario, Canada. Originally from Jamaica, Kesha grew up hearing traditional stories from her grandparents. Oral storytelling is an integral part of African and Caribbean identity and passed down from generation to generation. Not wanting the ART of storytelling to die out with the older generations, Kesha took on the mantle of STORYTELLER and she's a...
2022-04-1459 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesToad & Donkey A Jamaican FolktaleJamaicans have a creative way of entertaining themselves and storytelling is one of those activities. Stories are told wherever and whenever people congregate.
Story retold in this episode:
Toad & Donkey
Resource: Jamaican Song and Stories - http://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/06/47/65/00001/AA00064765_00001.pdf
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2022-04-1410 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesRabbit's Long Ears - A Cuban FolktaleFolktales in Cuba are known as "Cuentos Cubanos". These are the stories told at parties, at work, in meetings and in the streets.
Story retold in this episode:
Rabbit's Long Ears
Resource: Greedy Mariani and other folktales of the Antilles by Dorothy Sharp Carter
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2022-04-0711 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesHow Cats and Dogs became Enemies - St. Lucian FolktaleFolktales in St. Lucia are know as Tim Tim stories. These French creole stories called Animal tales original in African form part of St. Lucian Folklore. These stories are designed to Instruct and entertain
Storyteller: E di Queek
Listeners: E Di Quack
Story retold in this episode:
How Cats and Dogs became enemies
Resource: Once upon a time in Saint Lucia by Jacintha Annius-Lee
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2022-03-3008 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Lost Message - A Zulu FolktaleThe Zulu people are the single largest ethnic group in South Africa, numbering 9 million in the late 20th century.
Stories are an essential part of the Zulu tradition.
Story retold in this episode:
The lost message
Resource: https://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/saft/sft04.htm
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2022-03-2308 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesPlantain or Plantain?There seems to bee a debate on whether this delicious fruit is pronounced "plantin" or "plantain".
I am team "plantin" spelled plantain
Here are some facts
Referred to as the cooking banana as it is very starchy and needs to be cooked before eating where are the regular banana is considered s desert banana that can be eaten without cooking
Plantain is indigenous to South Asia made its way to African and Brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish and African slave traders.
It has become a staple in...
2022-03-1711 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesSome Stories never end...
The world is opening up again and the events that have been cancelled for the last two years are coming back. Every excited to get back out into the community and see people in person!
Mask mandates ending shortly not sure how we feel about that. But very happy to no ask people about vaccination status. That line politics and religion, don’t ask.
Let’s get into the stories
Resources:
Caribbean stories, retold by Robert Hull, Thomson Learning, 1994
Story retold in this episode:
The...
2022-03-1110 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesDominican Republic Independence - Latin FolktaleDominican Republic independence on February 27.
Flag meaning - The red symbolizes the blood spilled by the fighters in the war of independence; the blue represents the sky raised above the country and from where God protects the nation and its ideas of progress while the white symbolizes the peace and union of the Dominicans.
Motto: God, Homeland Freedom
Resources:
https://www.visitdominicanrepublic.org/flag-of-dominican-republic#:~:text=The%20red%20symbolizes%20the%20blood,and%20union%20of%20the%20Dominicans.
Center for Latin American, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1985/1989
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2022-03-0411 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesKwik Kwak - St. Lucia IndependenceSt. Lucia celebrates independence on February 22. They gain independence in 1979.
Motto: The land, the people, the light...
Known for drive in volcano
Resources:
Jacintha Annius-Lee Once Upon a time in St. Lucia, 2018
Story retold in this episode:
Never be rude to a stanger
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2022-02-2513 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesBlack History Month - African American taleBlack History Month
February is Black history Month, borrow a line form Ms. G.H.E.T.T.O. stories our history should never be a mystery. This is a time where black excellence and black contribution is celebrated, I gives our children a chance to see their history in the classrooms. Have you ever wondered what life would belief if there were not black people in the world?
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https://williamsonlibrary.lib.wv.us/African%20American/what_if_there_were_no_black_peop.htm
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2022-02-1716 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesGrenadian Independence - Creole FolktaleBlack History Month – Grenadian Independence Day
February is Black history Month, for most of use we celebrate every day. This is a time where black excellence and black contribution is celebrated I gives our children a chance to see their history in the classrooms.
All the things happening during black history month.
February 6 Bob Marley’s birthday and s celebrated as Bob Marley Day.
February 7this Grenada Independence Day. In 2022 Grenada is celebrated 48 years on independence. Independence was received on February 7, 1974.
Grenada’s motto - “Ever conscious of God, we aspir...
2022-02-1009 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe Jamaican MaroonsThe Maroons of Jamaica
The Maroon Celebration takes place annually on January 6th.
Who are the maroons?
The maroons descend from Africa who freed themselves from slavery in Jamaican and established communities of freed black people in the mountainous interior of Jamaica. They were the first to develop refugee communities.
The Maroons revolted against he British causing economic harm to the sugar industry. British. The British were not successful in theses revolts soldiers either go lost or were rumored to have said that her forest just got up and attacked them.
2022-01-1408 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCric? Crac! - Haitian IndependenceHaiti Independence – Cric? Crac!
Haiti obtained it’s independence on January 1, 1804
Making Haiti the first Black republic in the word and the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery.
Haiti has two official languages French and Haitian Creole
Haiti also recognises voodoo as an official religion.
Haiti’s motto: L’Union Fail la force (Unity makes Strength)
Story retold in this episode:
The Magic Orange Tree
Haitian Folktale what will happen to wicked stepmother
Wolkstein, Diane, The Magic Orange tree and...
2022-01-0511 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCaribbean Heritage Month - ON, Canada
September went by so fast with everyone settling into some kind of normal. In the Month of October, we celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month
Canada is home to a large and vibrant Caribbean-Canadian community in excess of 800,000, with more than half of them residing in Ontario.
October is a significant month for the Caribbean-Canadian community. Improvements to the Immigration Act (Canada) in October 1967 and the introduction of the Multiculturalism Policy in October 1971 opened new doors, allowing Caribbean people to see Canada as a place to establish roots, raise their children and become a...
2021-10-1309 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMosquito One Mosquito two…Mosquito One Mosquito two…
Summer is a blur and back to school season is in full effect.
COVID-19 had us at some point feeling some kind of way and with the vaccine passport all your business is out. When things get crazy you have to do something different
Clap hand song (Mosquito one, Mosquito two…)
Mosquito one,
Mosquito two,
Mosquito jump
Inna hot callaloo
Mosquito three,
Mosquito four,
Mosquito fly
out de ole man door;
Mosquito five,
Mosquito six,
Mosq...
2021-09-1708 min
Side Hustle GROWTHEnhancing Your Speaking Skills for Business growth, with Kesha Christie.Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU!If the thought of speaking in front of people (or even on video) leaves you feeling terrified, then this episode of the Shine to FIVE Method with CJ is for you.My guest today is Kesha of Talking Tales, she answered a calling to step in and fill a void that she saw when it came to sharing stories - even though she was completely terrified. Now she confidently shows up and speaks, sharing stories in front of all kinds of audiences.You have probably...
2021-09-0929 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMiss Lou A Birthday CelebrationMiss Lou A Birthday Celebration
If this, is you first time with us welcome and if you are returning for another episode, welcome back!
September 7this Miss Lou’s Birthday.
Miss Lou, (7 September 1919 – 26 July 2006), was a Jamaican poet, folklorist, writer, and educator and godmother of Jamaican Patio
Taught us to love fi wi language
Could you imagine dancehall without patois thanks to Miss Lou we don’t have to find out
Story retold in this episode:
Puss Dawg and Nancy
Why Puss and Dawg a...
2021-09-0811 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCarnival time again - Trinidad and Tobago Independence DayTrinidad and Tobago Independence Day.
If this, is you first time with us welcome and if you are returning for another episode, welcome back!
Trinidad and Tobago celebrates their Independence on August 31st. This year they celebrate 59 years of independence.
National Dish Crab and Callaloo
Motto: Together we Aspire, Together we achieve
Fun Facts
Limbo originates in Trinidad and Tobago
You can stand in the middle of the ocean in Nylon pool
World’s largest natural resource for Asphalt
Story retold in...
2021-09-0110 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesEmancipation DayJoin us a we celebrate the beginning of August.
Emancipation Day - August 1st
My Birthday August 3rd
Jamaican Independence Day August 6th
Jamaican Independence needs an episode all to it's self, join us next week.
2021 is the first year that the federal government of Canada has acknowledged Emancipation day as celebrated in the Caribbean, and us states.
Story retold in this episode:
Anansi and Plantain
Even is a hungry time Anansi get more that him own pickney dem
Source: Anancy...
2021-08-0711 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAncestry DNA - Big Reveal!!!This is it the Big Reveal This month we will be having our Ancestry DNA reveal.
If this, is you first time with us welcome and if you are returning for another episode, welcome back!
We completed our 4-story journey to this big reveal and big surprise
Our first stop took us to West Africa with her story about the Hippopotamus and the Tortoise – Nigeria 49%
Our second stop took us to central African with the story of Bat and Sun – Cameroon, Congo & Western Bantu people 30%
The third took us back...
2021-06-3014 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAncestry DNA Reveal - Part 4 - West African TaleThis is the 4th stop in our 4-story journey to the Big Reveal This month we will be having our Ancestry DNA reveal. 1 month 4 stories and 1 Big reveal. June is also our 1-year Anniversary.
If this, is you first time with us welcome and if you are returning for another episode, welcome back!
In our last episode our story took us to West African and this episode we are in West African but in a difference area.
I am very excited to share with you the details of the resumes and what it...
2021-06-2215 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAncestry DNA Reveal - Part 3 - West African TaleWelcome to our 3rdstop in our 4 story journey to the Big Reveal This month we will be having our Ancestry DNA reveal. 1 month 4 stories and 1 Big reveal. June is also our 1-year Anniversary.
In our last episode we talked about Ancestry DNA and the importance of finding out who we are.
The Third stop of our 4-story journey takes us back to West Africa.
Central Africa is made up of the following countries
Benin
Barkina Faso
Cape Verde
Cote D’Ivoire
Gambia
...
2021-06-1605 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAncestry DNA Reveal - Part 2 - Central African TaleThis month we will be having our Ancestry DNA reveal. 1 month 4 stories and 1 Big reveal. June is also our 1-year Anniversary.
In our last episode we talked about Ancestry DNA and the importance of finding out who we are.
The second stop of our 4-story journey takes us to Central Africa.
Central Africa is made up of 9 countries
Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo Republic – Brazzaville
Democratic Republic of Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Sao To...
2021-06-0807 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAncestry DNA Reveal - Part 1 - West African FolktaleCan you believe it we are already in the month of June. This month we will be having out Ancestry DNA reveal. 1 month 4 stories and 1 Big reveal. June is also our 1-year Anniversary. It has been about a year since we have been gathering weekly to share stories. Why? It is important to learn about ourselves who we are to the core. I wanted to do this and understand my role in my family. How? Purchase a kit, is sent to you, and you then dispense your saliva and sent to Ireland for your results. Our first stop on...
2021-06-0108 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesGuyanese Fable - Happy Independence Day GuyanaWe celebrate Guyana Independence Day.
Guyana received its independence on May 26, 1966.
Let us begin by sharing some interested facts about Guyana...
* Guyana is the only South American Country where English is the official Language
- Majority of the island speaks Guyanese creole
* Did you know that Guyana is home to the world’s larges single drop waterfall.
- Kaieteur falls total length of 251 metres
* Home to one the world’s largest Gold Mines
- Omai Gold Mine (OMG) contains 3.7 million ounces of gold
2021-05-2508 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesAfro Cuban Folktale - A Celebration of Cuba IndependenceWe have been gone for a minute but now we are back. In this episode we celebrate Cuba's Independence Day.
Cuba received it's independence on May 20, 1902.
Let's begin by sharing some interested facts about Cuba...
* Cuba has the highest literacy rates in the world - 99.8% - education is mandatory for ages 6-15
* Dominoes is the National past-time & social activity
* Cuba is home to the smallest bird in the world - the bee hummingbird grows to 6cm in length
* Cuba's main genre of music is Son. Son Cubano co...
2021-05-1811 min
Medicine for the ResistanceAfrican Storytelling with Kesha ChristieOur guest tells us, "as a storyteller you have a responsibility not to change the story but to show your audience a different way of seeing it, seeing it from a different perspective,." Storytelling helps us to see and understand ourselves and our place in the world a little bit better. They help us to locate ourselves not only in the past and present, but in the future. To knowKesha Christie is an Afro-Carribbean storyteller. And she is delightful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
2021-04-2657 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCompere Lapin - Creole Folktales - St. MartiniqueMartinique is located southwest of Cuba and North of Trinidad and Tobago.
Culture is a mix of French and Caribbean influences. Language spoken is French and creole which has elements of English, Spanish, Portuguese and African Languages.
National Dish is Grilled Snapper with Creole sauce.
Martinique is know for is beaches, mountain tropical gardens and fascinating history.
Fun facts about Martinique
1. Did you know that Martinique is the 3rd biggest island of the lesser Antilles behind Trinidad and Guadeloupe?
2. Black Sand - Many of the beaches have b...
2021-04-1514 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCreole Folktales - GuadeloupeGuadeloupe is located north of Dominica and southeast of Puerto Rico.
The culture on the island is French African and Indian and the language spoken is French & Creole.
Guadeloupe is know for its beaches, scenery and of course island rum. The national disk is call Porc Columbo, its seasoned pork stewed - Caribbean & co.
Fun facts about the island:
1. Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly
2. It's home to an active volcano
3. two seasons Jan-Jun "Lent" and July - Dec "Winter"
4. Guadeloupe is considered a part of Fra...
2021-04-0910 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesA Tale of Two Nations - St. Maarten FolktalesSt Martin/Sint Maarten is location in the northeast Caribbean sea east of Puerto Rico
The culture is a blend of African, French, British and Dutch. Languages spoken on this small island is English, French, Dutch and other languages commonly spoken include Spanish, Papimento and French Creoles.
What is the national dish for an island split between two nations? Callaloo Soup it's a thick green soup made with greens, pork cubes, hot pepper, okra, black pepper, thyme and chicken.
French St. Martin is know for is nude beaches, clothes and shopping including outdoor ma...
2021-03-2408 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCrucian Chant - Folktales from St. CroixSt. Croix is the largest of the virgin islands and the culture is a mixture of Native Carib & Taino, African, European & American.
The people are know are Crucians and the language spoken is English, previously Danish and Spanish is widely spoken.
National Dish Pot Fish and Fungi it's fried fish cornmeal (similar to Coo coo in Barbados) served with steam veggies
Fun facts about St. Croix - www.thevirginislands.com
1. Home to the oldest Baobab tree in the Caribbean - this tree is native to South African
2021-03-1716 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCaymanian FolktalesIn 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 ancestors), Jamaican patios .
Cayman Islands know as a tax haven
National Dish - Turtle meat
Fun Facts
1 The islands are not islands
They...
2021-03-1011 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesLatin Folktales - Dominican Republic IndependenceThe 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 the Caribbean food connects us, let's talk about the Dominican Republic's National Dish. It is called La Bandera it is white rice and beans like (tin beans in sauce) and chicken served with av...
2021-03-0213 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCompere Lapin - St. Lucian FolktalesIn 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 cod.
St. Lucia is known for its majestic Piton Mountains, drive-in volcano, waterfalls, spectacular trails , beaches local street parties and more.
Fun Facts about St...
2021-02-2310 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesTurks & Caicos Islanders FolktalesThe 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.
2021-02-1710 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesGrenadian Independence CelebrationGrenada 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 Islands
Learn something new, reminisce about the ol' days and most of all walk good.
2021-02-1008 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMayan FolktalesThe 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 are their main export.
Stories retold:
1. Hen & Coyote
2. The Rabbit Throws out His Sandal
In the next ep...
2021-02-0310 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCha Nanzi Aruban FolktalesDid 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.
Also Internationally renowned fil festival in October AIFF
Culture...
2021-01-2614 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMontserratian FolktalesThe 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 Island?
Stories retold in this episode:
1. Brer Rabbit's Trickery
2. Barking Head
Join us next week as our stories take us to Aruba.
2021-01-1908 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesPanamanian/ Kuna FolktalesThe 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.
Stories Retold in this episode:
Old Grandfather - Find out why human bodies are hairy
The cockroach and the Rat...
2021-01-1211 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesBois Cherche - Haiti Independence CelebrationHaiti 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
2021-01-0611 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesOld Years NightCaribbean 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 new year must not catch you with dirty dishes, house of laundry. Preparation begins from boxing day the old years night.
In the L...
2020-12-3014 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesLa Noche Buena & Grand MarketContinue 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 Jamaica for Grand Market also taking place on December 24. Festival/Marketplace celebrated by every city and town. Stores and vendors open for last minute shopping. It is like an all night party with lots of food and festivities for the whole family. Stores an...
2020-12-2315 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesParang & T'ingsIn 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 & bragging rights by singing humorous songs about the happenings on the island over the past year. Parang is also popular in Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.
Also celebrated on or About December 13 is Saint Lucy's Day of fest of Sai...
2020-12-1612 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCaribbean Holiday Traditions - Part 1We 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 celebrate The Junkanoo Festival. The annual festival takes place on December 26 (Boxing Day) and New Year’s Day. The locals dress up in masks and traditional, colorful costumes and parade throu...
2020-12-0913 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesNancy Stories - Barbados Independence Day CelebrationBarbados 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
2020-12-0217 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesBona Fide Spider StoriesIn 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
2020-11-2612 min
Walk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesBona Fide Spider StoriesSuriname formerly known as Dutch Guiana celebrates independence on November 15th.
In this episode we discuss their national symbols
Stories retold
A Lie hurts more than a wound
The boxing contest Anansi uses a hammer
Tortoise and Deer
2020-11-2500 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesJust telling storiesIn 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
2020-11-1812 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesNature's Isle of the Caribbean - Dominica's IndependenceDominica 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
2020-11-1313 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesDis was how Dis ComeAntigua & 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 about their beliefs, culture and the people. We look at their flag, flower, animal, fruit and more.
The motto for Antigua & Barbuda is "Each endeavoring, all achieving."
National Dish is Fungee & Pepperpot
2...
2020-11-0414 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCaribbean SuperstitionsCaribbean 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
2020-10-2814 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesDo we celebrate Halloween???"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)
Join us for our mini series leading up to Halloween, talking about our superstitions, culture and stories. Ou...
2020-10-2011 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesGarifuna FolktalesSt. 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 week's episode:
1. Making the stone smoke an Anansi story
2. Why mosquitos buzz around ears
2020-10-1308 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesCenturies CubanosThis 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
2020-10-0717 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesIndependence celebration for BelizeBelize 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.
2020-09-2913 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesSt. Kitts & Nevis Independence Day celebrationSeptember 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.
2020-09-2313 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesTricksters & other thingsIn 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
2020-09-1711 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesMiss Lou 🥰💯💐💞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
2020-09-0914 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesIt's Carnival...Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence Day on August 31. We celebrate with you! 2 great stories Monkey Liver Soup. Anansi & the yams
2020-09-0211 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesRedo!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
2020-08-1917 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesDejavuStories that sound very similar. 1. How Tortoise became bald. 2. Anansi & the pot of beans
2020-08-1212 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesSweet Sweet JamaicaAs 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.
2020-08-0518 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesLet it come, Let it gostory connect us as people. West Afircan Tales and their lessons. Story #1. - Greed find a new friend. Story #2 - the scared bowl
2020-07-2912 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesOnce upon a time and thingsWords 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
2020-07-2215 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesTalkin Ol' StoriesIn 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.
2020-07-1512 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesFables & Trickster TalesA 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
2020-07-0815 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesA story, a storyFind out why stories are so important to our culture. Story 1 Anansi & Fortune Story 2 Anansi & Tiger.
2020-07-0118 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesThe GriotStorytellers go by many names today we discuss the Griot. Stories in this episode: The Beaten Path How Chameleon became the teacher
2020-06-2313 minWalk Good: African and Caribbean FolktalesIt's TraditionStorytelling is one example of the oral traditions that are messages passed down from generation to generation. Featured Story : Anansi and Common Sense
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