Anansi and the Guinea bird

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Everyone goes through hard times and some will survive and other will fall. In this story from Antigua we will see what Anansi and the guinea bird do to survive the tragedy that has befallen their land. We know Anansi is a trickster. Will Guinea bird be able to handle him or not? Only time will tell. 

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A Word from Amon Mazingo

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Just a Message from me to you. I thank you all. 

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Aint No Chicken!

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Today we have a tale from the American south. In this tale we see what happens when Brer fox extends an olive branch to Brer Rabbit. Has that fox changed his ways? Will that Rabbit except the truce? Only time will tell. 

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Lonna and the Cat-Woman

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Do you know what would happen if you make a deal with a conjuring woman and then get sassy with her. well today you just may find out. Or not we will see if luck is on the side of Lonna. This story comes to us from lower Mississippi river in the region of New Orleans. Put to paper by Virginia Hamilton in the book Her Stories. 

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The Ol’ Witch

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How do you become a witch? What happens after? How much will it cost you? Today we get one version from the American southeast. From Chesterfield County North Carolina. This story was retold by Mr. William Faulkner and  put to paper in the book Talk that Talk by Linda Gross and Marian E. Barnes in 1989.

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The Graveyard Jumbies

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Today we head back to Trinidad and meet some interesting beings. During a night at their Aunt’s house the kids hear a story of the Jumbies from the graveyard. Are these Jumbies good or evil only time will tell. This is a great story from the writer Lynn Joseph about her home town folk creature

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Malinda and the Devil

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Today we meet a little girl Malinda from the American southeast( Va, NC, SC) on the road home. We also meet the Devil whether he wishes to help her or harm her you will have to listen to find out. This is found in Her Stories by Virginia Hamilton.

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The Burning Barn

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Today we head to the american south for another Ol’ John Tale. In this tell we meet John, who is tired of his living conditions and looking for a way to move up in life.  Ol’ John will show how using a little bit of smarts will not only put you in a better situation but may also save your way of life. 

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Pig & Catfish

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Today we step into the american south for two WHY stories. The first we find out why the pig has just a short nose. The second why catfish don’t have scales. Both are interesting and for reasons you may not expect. 

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The Queen’s Gold Ring

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Today we have another Jack Mandora story from Jamaica. In this story we find that the queen has lost her ring and has put out a request for anyone in the kingdom to find the ring. Bruh Anansi answers the call, but will he be able to locate the ring? Was the ring stolen or merely misplaced. You will have to listen to find out. 

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