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Afro Tales Podcast

By: Amon Mazingo
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  • 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.
    2022 Amon Mazingo
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Episodes
  • Now Let Me Fly

    Now Let Me Fly
    Jun 10 2024
    Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we find ourselves in Africa in 1815, where we bring to life the poignant tale of Minna, a young girl who dreams of freedom. Experience Minna's journey from her happy days in Africa to the harrowing trials of slavery in America. Discover how her children found different paths to freedom, each embodying resilience and hope. Book: Now Let Me Fly: The Story of a Slave Family Retold By: Dolores Johnson Chef, has served up a great dinner. We are having Pulled Pork. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Pulled Pork https://www.africanbites.com/pulled-pork-recipe/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast intro (00:31) Mina says she freed a bird from its cage (10:25) Joshua was sent to the Randolph plantation (17:12) My thoughts (23:11) Chef’s recipe of the week Freedom Stories: The Run-Aways https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-run-aways/ How Nehemiah Got Free https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ 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: John Bartmann Album: Public Domain Soundtrack Music: Album One Song: African moon https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/Public_Domain_Soundtrack_Music_Album_One/african-moon https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    28 mins
  • The Patchwork Path

    The Patchwork Path
    May 27 2024
    Welcome to the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode we find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the moving tale of Hannah, a young slave girl who uses a quilt map to navigate her and her father’s way to freedom. This heart-wrenching story, set on a southern plantation, reveals the secret codes embedded in quilt patterns that guided many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Join us as we explore the rich history behind these quilts, and learn about Hannah's brave journey with her father to Canada. After the tale, join Chef for a special recipe inspired by the story, as he shares this black folks peach cobbler recipe. discover the remarkable history that fuels these tales. Book: The Patchwork Path Retold By: Bettye Stroud Chef, has served up a delectable dessert. We are having Black Folks Peach Cobbler. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Peach Cobbler https://thesoulfoodpot.com/black-folks-southern-peach-cobbler-recipe/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent (00:23) Hannah is a slave on a Georgia plantation who dreams of freedom (07:48) We followed the bear's paw trail to the valley below. (14:48) The patchwork path is based on a story given to Jacqueline Tobin in 1994 (17:55) One of the reasons I started doing this podcast. (21:59) Today we will be creating black folks southern peach cobbler Freedom Stories: The Run-Aways https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-run-aways/ How Nehemiah Got Free https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ 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: Jason Shaw Album: Audionautix Acoustic Song: Plantation https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    27 mins
  • Molly Cottontail

    Molly Cottontail
    May 12 2024
    Welcome to the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode we find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the cunning and clever Miss Molly Cottontail. Discover how she outwits Mister Fox and Hungry Billy in a tale that's bound to leave you pondering the intricacies of folklore characters. After the tale, join Chef for a culinary adventure inspired by the story, as he shares his mouth-watering recipe for black folks shrimp and grits. Dive into this episode for a blend of culture, humor, and deliciousness! Book: Cut From the Same Cloth Retold By: Robert D. San Souci & Brian Pinkey Chef, has served up a savory breakfast. We are having Black Folks Shrimp & Grits. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Shrimp & Grits https://blackpeoplesrecipes.com/black-folks-shrimp-and-grits/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent (00:23) Jenny asked Aunt Nancy to tell her a story about Molly Cottontail (10:11) American women of myth, legend and tall tale by Robert D. San Souci (15:17) Molly used feminine wows to trick hungry Billy and Mister Fox (19:27) Today we will be creating black folks shrimp and grits Rabbit Stories: Aint No chicken https://www.afrotalescast.com/aint-no-chicken/ Lil Girl & Bruh Rabbit https://www.afrotalescast.com/lil-girl-and-bruh-rabbit/ Brer Rabbit Gets Married https://www.afrotalescast.com/brer-rabbit-gets-married/ 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- Jahzzar Album- Home Excerpt Song- Railroad's Whiskey Co URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
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    26 mins
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