Afro Tales Podcast

A podcast focused 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 the Anevay and be part of a voyage like no other.

Afro Tales Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Amon Mazingo, with 172 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Amon Mazingo hosts Afro Tales Podcast, a arts show with 172 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  How Raven Stole Back the Sun

  Jun 9, 202522 minS3

  <p>Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we dive into two captivating stories featuring the clever Raven. The first tale, "Raven and Crayfish," showcases Raven's encounter with a cunning crayfish. The second story, "How Raven Stole Back the Light," reveals Raven's daring adventure to retrieve the sun and moon from the magician Tupalik, highlighting themes of cleverness, resilience, and the interconnectedness of folklore across cultures. Each...

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  Episode #9

  Coyote Tales

  May 26, 202536 minS4

  <p>Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we hear three delightful stories that reveal Coyote's relentless pursuit of cleverness, often leading him into humorous predicaments. The first tale, "Coyote and His Bow," showcases Coyote's desire to outsmart the other animals in a quest for the largest bow and arrow, only to find himself outwitted by his own cleverness. Next, in "Coyote and Skunk," we witness Coyote's...

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  Episode #8

  High John & the Bet

  May 12, 202529 minS5

  <p>Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we delve into two captivating tales featuring the clever and resourceful character, High John the Conqueror. The first story introduces us to a watermelon peddler named Dylan, who challenges a local man, John, to eat a massive 40-pound watermelon. With a clever twist, John reveals his secret to success. The second tale showcases John's cunning as he navigates the...

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  Episode #7

  Hankerin for a long tail

  Apr 28, 202553 minS8

  <p>Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we dive into the captivating folktale about the tricky Brer Rabbit. Brer Rabbit, bothered by persistent insects during the hot summer months, observes other animals, like Brother Bull Cow and Brother Horse, using their tails to swat away the pests. Inspired by their methods, Brer Rabbit contemplates acquiring a tail to alleviate his discomfort. The story humorously explores themes...

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  Episode #6

  The woman who fell from the sky

  Apr 14, 202525 minS8

  Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into the captivating creation myth of the Huron and Iroquois people. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Earth, where darkness and water reigned until the Sky Woman with the help of Turtle embarked on a journey to create land, light, and life. Discover how a fall from the sky leads to the formation of the...

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