Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales

Kesha Christie

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.

  • 9 minutes 50 seconds
    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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    #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #crow #2crowsandacoffin #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales


    31 October 2023, 3:44 pm
  • 7 minutes 36 seconds
    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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    #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

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    #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Guyana #silkcottontree #cottontree #folklore  #Folktales #community #caribbeanfolklore #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

    26 October 2023, 2:53 am
  • 7 minutes 12 seconds
    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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    #storytelling #caribbean #culture #Jamaica #whitewitch #rosehall #folklore  #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales


    17 October 2023, 1:47 am
  • 6 minutes 34 seconds
    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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    #storytelling #caribbean #culture #T&T #trinidadandtobbago #folklore  #soucouyant #Folktales #community  #anancy #caribbeanstrong #animalstories #caribbeanlife  #celebration #africandiaspora #Celebrate #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun#caribbeanfolktales

    12 October 2023, 2:37 am
  • 6 minutes 26 seconds
    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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    5 October 2023, 3:04 am
  • 9 minutes 31 seconds
    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)- B000J2QC7Y

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    29 August 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 3 seconds
    Anansi the Oldest of all the animals - African Folktale

    The Animals had a debate over who was the oldest. They asked Anansi to be be the judge


    Story retold in this episode:

    Anansi oldest of all the animals

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-aozajz2-c


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    27 July 2023, 2:14 am
  • 6 minutes 18 seconds
    Keg of Butter - Bahamian Folktale

    The Bahamas celebrates 50 years of independence on July 10th, 2023. Let's celebrate with this B'bookie and B'Rabbie folktale.


    What out what B'Rabbie is up to...


    Story retold in this episode:

    Keg of Butter

    https://www.grandbahamamuseum.org/exhibits/culture/folklore-favorite-stories


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    12 July 2023, 11:00 am
  • 9 minutes 49 seconds
    Sista Drygrass & Sista Fire - Jamaican Folktale

    Sista Fire asked Sista Drygrass a question and all hell broke lose...


    Story retold in this episode:

    Sista Drygrass and Sista Fire

    Anancy Stories: Caribbean Style edition  by Everal Emanuel McKenzie 

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    21 June 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 59 seconds
    How Turtle Fooled Rat - Guyanese Folktale

    Guyana celebrated it's independence on May 26th. This is a two for one


    SeniBill and StupidiBill make a plan involving Mrs. Rose Cake shop. Followed by How Turtle fooled Rat, rat takes up turtle's challenge...


    Story retold in this episode:

    How Turtle fooled Rat

    Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and the Windrush Generation by Wendy Shearer Follow us on our socials:

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    14 June 2023, 2:30 am
  • 12 minutes 46 seconds
    Ears Tales and Commonsense - Caribbean Folktale

    When the earth was new the first animals did not look the way they do today...


    Story retold in this episode:

    Ears Tales and Commonsense by Philip Sherlock

    Ears & Tails & Common Sense: More Stories From The Caribbean Paperback – Aug. 30 2002by P.M Sherlock (Author), H Sherlock (Author) Follow us on our socials:

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    19 May 2023, 2:18 am
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