In this special episode of Walk Good, storyteller Kesha Christie brings you a vibrant Jamaican folktale from Westmoreland — the story of Fire and Anansi. As we honor Jamaican Independence, this tale reminds us of the power of friendship, the importance of listening to wisdom, and the strength found in our cultural roots.
Join us as we explore how this fiery story reflects the spirit of resilience and caution passed down through generations in the Caribbean. Listen, learn, and carry the fire of our ancestors with pride.
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What do feathers, callaloo, and freedom have in common? In this vibrant episode of Walk Good, Kesha Christie explores the deep roots and joyful rhythms of Caribbean Carnival—and why it matters so much to families in the diaspora today.
Through the story “Callaloo & Costumes,” you’ll discover how Carnival began as an act of resistance, how it became a living legacy of emancipation, and how preparing our children for Junior Carnival is about more than glitter and music—it’s about pride, culture, and connection.
Whether you're hitting the road this weekend or remembering your roots from afar, this story will inspire you to dance in your truth and honour those who came before us.
🎭 For the culture. For the children. For the story.
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What happens when you talk too much and listen too little?
In this episode of Walk Good, we journey to the vibrant hills of St. Vincent and The Grenadines to explore the power of words through the Caribbean saying, “Mind yuh mouth.” You’ll hear a rich retelling of the folktale How Dog Lost His Voice—a story about a talkative dog, a royal visit, and the consequences of spilling secrets.
Blending oral tradition with lived wisdom, this story reminds us that what we say—and when we say it—matters more than we think.
🎧 Whether you’ve been told to hush, or you’ve said too much yourself, this one will hit home.
Listen now, and walk good.
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🌕 Under the midnight moon of Antigua’s Carnival, the Masquerade Band winds through the streets, beating drums and shaking spirits. But when the music slows and the road cools, the old stories rise...
In this episode, Kesha brings you into the heart of Antigua’s Moonlight Carnival—a celebration of freedom, culture, and rhythm—and shares a folktale as mischievous as a J’ouvert morning: Anansi and the Pork Stew.
What happens when a greedy spider wants stew and he don’t care how he gets it? Let’s just say... Anansi stays tricksy—but we stay wise.
✨ Tap in for a blend of culture, comedy, and Caribbean storytelling that will leave your belly full.
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Set in Trinidad—the epicentre of Carnival—this story follows young Nikoli as he discovers the hidden history behind the bamboo instruments that once saved a people’s sound. When colonial rule banned African drumming, the people turned to the land. What they created wasn’t just music—it was defiance, survival, and celebration in one.
Through Nikoli’s eyes and his grandfather’s wisdom, you’ll hear the rich history of the Tamboo Bamboo tradition: how it rose from oppression, evolved into steelpan, and now lives on in modern Carnival culture.
This is more than a history—it’s a heartbeat.
🎤 Original story written and told by Kesha Christie🎧 Listen now and never lose the beat.
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In this episode of Walk Good, I share a lively folktale from Caribbean Fables: Animal Stories from Guyana and the Antilles. It’s a story of pride, mischief, and a sky-high mistake that left poor Crab with a flat back and a big lesson.
Tune in for storytelling with soul, rhythm, and a whole lot of Caribbean flavour.
🎧 Walk good and press play.
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Story Retold by Kesha Christie
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On the island of Borikén, now known as Puerto Rico, where waterfalls cascade into a serene pool surrounded by pomarosa trees, a timeless tale of forbidden love and transformation takes flight. In this episode, storyteller Kesha Christie retells the Taíno legend of The Hummingbird—a story of Alida, the chief’s daughter, and Taroo, a Carib warrior, whose love defied tribal boundaries. When fate tried to pull them apart, the gods intervened, and their love took root among the flowers and wings of the colibrí.
This soulful retelling weaves history, culture, and the enduring power of love into a story that continues to flutter through time. 🌺✨🕊️
This is an original Jamaican folklore story by storyteller Kesha Christie, blending ancestral wisdom with rich oral tradition.
In this episode of Walk Good, Kesha breathes new life into the haunting legend of River Mumma—the mystical guardian of the Rio Cobre. Rooted in Maroon knowledge and inspired by generations of storytelling, this tale follows a young healer named Makeda, who seeks the river’s help… but learns the cost of asking for too much.
They say River Mumma watches from the depths, grants wishes with care, and punishes the greedy. With cultural reverence and vivid imagery, this story reminds us that the river never forgets.
✨ Whether you grew up hearing folktales under the stars or you’re discovering Jamaican legends for the first time, this episode will pull you in like the current itself.
🎧 Tune in. Walk good. And mind your wishes...
This original retelling of The Legend of the Moko Jumbie by storyteller Kesha Christie brings to life the spirit of Moko, the great African healer, and his transformation into a guardian of the Caribbean.
Welcome to the season premiere of Walk Good: African and Caribbean Folktales! We are opening this season with a powerful legend—The Legend of the Moko Jumbie—a tale that spans oceans and generations, carrying the spirit of our ancestors on towering stilts.
📖 In this episode, you’ll hear:
🔹 The story of Moko, the great African healer and protector
🔹 How he transformed into the Moko Jumbie, standing tall over our people in the Caribbean
🔹 The meaning behind his hidden face and the colors he wears
🔹 A powerful reminder that the spirits of our forebears still walk among us
This is a tale of resilience, survival, and tradition—a story that lives in every festival, every drumbeat, and every dance of the Moko Jumbie.
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🌟 Walk good, and remember—he is still watching, still guiding, still protecting. 🌟
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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