Aunti Oni Story Village *!*
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Listen, dance, and sing along with this delightful, family-friendly podcast. New episodes drop bi-weekly offering amazing stories, poetry, and world music. Aunti Oni shares her favorite classic to modern stories and poetry. Take a storytime break in your home, listen on a car trip, discuss in classrooms, or use it as a Literary Arts resource. Aunti Oni Story Village is for children of all ages, families, educators, and storytellers.
Created, developed, and written by Webby award-winning voice talent, Oni Lasana, an international storyteller, author, poet, musician, historical reenactor, performing, and teaching artist.
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Hi Anansi!
March 26, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutesPoetic story/song about Anansi, the legendary spider figure from Ghana, Africa. Sing along and say hello to all our friends in the Story Village! Poem: (c) 2020 Anansi Song by Oni Lasana Music: (c) Bless Up by Lou Ricard Mix & Master: DJ King Canal If you love Hi Anansi! show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere, thanks! We would love to meet you! Visit with Aunti Oni & friends in Story Village Live! a monthly cultural storytelling adventure live on Zoom. To support th...
Who Will Be?
March 12, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutesIn a classic Liberian folktale, King Lion wants to adopt a daughter or son to be the princess or prince. But the king won't make it easy because the one who wins the crown will have to be very clever. Can Brother Elephant, Miss Monkey, or any of the animals who come to his party pass the test and win the contest? Well, I'm not gonna tell you! You will have to listen to the story to find out who will pass the test and become the prince or princess! (c) 2022 Who Will Be? by Oni Lasana (revisio...
UBUNTU!
February 26, 2022 16:19 - 11 minutesUbuntu is a South African Zulu word and the concept is also known in other African countries. Ubuntu means you see and respect other humans like yourself. It doesn't matter what race, color, or religion. The song is a new song written by Aunti Oni Lasana and the story is a traditional story. Enjoy listening, learning, and loving Ubuntu! Ubuntu Lyric (c) 2020 Oni Lasana Music: (c) Tropical by Timothy Infinity Ubuntu Story: Author Unknown Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; A...
The Sparrow & The Farm Child's Lullaby
February 12, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutesPoet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar loved children, nature, and people. He wrote poetry, short stories, and musical plays using the natural language of people in northern and southern America. The Sparrow is a tribute to his love of birds and The Farm Child's Lullaby is a sweet goodnight poem to children during the cold winter. #Dunbar150 is a tribute to Dunbar's literary genius as his image is on a US postage stamp, a commemorative US gold coin, and a driver's license plate in the state of...
The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer
January 29, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesA musically uplifting tale of self-determination to follow your dreams. The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer is based on a delightful children's book by Linda Goss, author, storyteller, poet, and the co-founder of The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (c) 1996 The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer by Linda Goss Music: Baby Buttercup by Nathan Welsh Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love The Frog Who Wanted To Be A Singer, spread the word abou...
Martin Luther King Jr.
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesPeace n' love Villagers! Family & Friends! Do you know about Martin Luther King Jr.? If you do or you don't, feel free to listen to this original story poem written by Charlotte Blake Alston, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, narrator, singer, and librettist, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Miss Charlotte wrote this lovely poem for elementary/primary school children to learn about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and why he's so important in American history. Miss Charlotte has a b...
2022 Hello & Thank You
January 15, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutesHello Story Villagers, Family & Friends! It's amazing! We are over 10,000 downloads of Aunti Oni Story Village!!! Thanks to YOU! This is a little big deal;-) and so I must share an important update about the future of our podcast. AOSV will be moving to a bi-weekly format for the remainder of 2022. So every other Saturday you will get a new story or poetry or song to sing along. When you or your parents subscribe to the podcast, you will be notified every time a new episode drops! So stay i...
Pulling Together
January 01, 2022 23:05 - 11 minutesLittle ones can be the strongest ones! Find out how and why in this Russian Folktale based on a version by Baba Jamal Koram, The Storyman called Pulling That Yam, in the wonderful book, Jump Up and Say! a Collection of Black Storytelling. Aunti Oni re-tells this classic in a special twist for you to sing along...pulling that yam! Oh yeah, oh yeah! (c) 2022 Pulling Together by Oni Lasana (revision) Music: (c) Crayons by Josef Falkenskold Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Au...
How Brer Rabbit Lost His Fine Bushy Tail
December 25, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutesEver wondered why rabbits have little bobtails? This legendary African American southern folktale was re-written by storyteller, Karima Amin of Buffalo, New York. It will delight your imagination as a traditional "how and why" story. More adventures of Brer Rabbit stories are available for your reading pleasure right here; The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends. Visit and say howdy-do to our friend, Karima Amin at Karima's website (c) 1999 How Brer Rabbit Lost His Fine Bushy Tail by Karim...
2 Warriors
December 18, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutesIn the country of Ireland the power of storytelling is legendary. This tale is handed down from generation to generation and tells how stories can change lives if one listens and applies the lessons learned. (c) 2021 2 Warriors by Oni Lasana (Adaptation) Music: (c) The Celtic Flavour by Alysha Sheldon Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love 2 Warriors, spread the word about this podcast with your family & friends everywhere, thanks! Visit with Aunti On...
Butterfly Friends
December 11, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutesThe Butterfly Friends stick together and won't let the prejudices of others hold them back from enjoying life together. Enjoy Elisa Pearmain's tribute to Brother Blue, the official storyteller of Boston, Massachusetts in America. Based on "The Butterfly Brothers" by Annette Harrison found in her book, Stories for Young Children (National Storytelling Press) Elisa's poetic story can be found in the book, AHHHHHA a Tribute to Brother Blue aka Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill and Dr. Ruth Hill on Yellow M...
The Boy Who Always Won
December 04, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutesWho doesn't like to be a winner? It's ok if you win honestly, but what if you don't? Will Sly stay as sly as his name or will he learn that cheaters are always losers? This story by Pedro Pablo Sacristan from Madrid, Spain is a lesson on how to be a true champ in every game you play. Meet Pedro Pablo and find more great stories and activities on his website! Visit here; Bedtime Stories, Short Stories For Children (c) The Boy Who Always Won by Pedro Pablo Sacristan Music: (c) In My Funky Jac...
Shine On!
November 27, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutesLittle Firefly can not help shinning her light, it's in her DNA! But she is getting on Gorilla's last nerve! Big bad Gorilla is coming after her and all her family and friends. YIKES! Will she get away or will Gorilla be like RAID and get rid of all the fireflies? Listen up! Firefly & Apes (c) More Stories To Tell by George Shannon Shine On (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: (c) Sparkle & Swirl by Raymond Grouse Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you ...
The Window
November 20, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutesWill you share your imagination with a friend? Will you tell positive stories to make someone else feel better? You sure can, just like the man who sat by the window. So how did the man who sat by the window use his imagination to comfort a friend? Listen up and find out. Music: (c) Love At Second Sight by Alice Spence Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun Visit with Aunti Oni & friends in Story Village Live! a monthly cultural storytelling adventure live on Zoom...
Story Village Live Cheer!
November 13, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutesStory Village Live Cheer is the theme song for our live virtual program on Zoom, where you can visit Aunti Oni and her friends in the Story Village! Play it over and over so you can sing along when you come on the show and sing along our welcome song with Aunti Oni & Friends. It's the 1st Saturday of every month @ 1:00 pm EST! Register to join us here: Story Village Live! You'll get to meet our friendly neighbors of international storytellers! Baba Oo of Fishmonger Stories, Miss Priyanka S...
Seasons of Life
November 06, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesA father sends his four son's on a journey to take care of his apple tree. Will they learn not to judge by appearances or for everything in life, there is a time and season? Author Unknown aka my friend Arthur Unknown Seasons of Life (C) 2021 Oni Lasana (Adaptation) Music: (c) Seh One by Lou Ricard Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love Seasons of Life, show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere, thanks! Visit with Aunti Oni & fri...
Don't Quit!
October 30, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesA classic poem to encourage you and your friends. Some say John Greenleaf Whittier wrote this, some say Edgar A. Guest also wrote it. Whoever wrote it, Aunti Oni's version is the best;-) So listen up! Music: (c) For The Sake Of You by Kikoru Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love Don't Quit!, show you care and share it with your family & friends everywhere, thanks! Visit with Aunti Oni & friends in Story Village Live! a monthly cultural storytelling a...
Anansi's Children
October 23, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutesAnansi's Children is a classic African folktale from the country of Ghana. This popular story has traveled to the Caribbean, southern America, and out of the mouths of storytellers around the world. A "why" story tells of how working together with individual talents brings about community success. Music: (c) Go Round by Down Deep Mixed & Mastered by King DJ Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love Anansi's Children, show you care and share it with family and friends everywhere! D...
Old Clay Pot
October 16, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutesA man carried two pots along the road to draw water from the well. One holds all the water, the other one is cracked and leaks. The cracked old clay pot is feeling useless until the man tells him why he's kept him and not thrown him away even though he has cracks. A classic folktale was written by the iconic Brazilian writer, Paulo Coehlo. Music: (c) I See You In Me by View Point Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love Old Clay Pot, show you care and sh...
The Roti Lady
October 09, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutesOn the island of Trinidad, you will find this folktale on what goes around comes around. Roti is a flatbread from India, filled with curried meat, seafood, and or vegetables. A popular lunch in Trinidad & Tobago, India and Brooklyn, NY! Or where ever you find people who love delicious food! The Roti Lady (c) Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: Back in Trinidad by Tiki Tiki Music Mix & Mastered by DJ King Canal If you love The Roti Lady story, show you care and share it with your family & friends ...
Second Language
October 02, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutesA Cuban folktale passed down for generations. Will the family of little rats survive an outing in the farmers' field where el gato, the cat lives? Will el gato enjoy the family of rats for dinner or will they get away? Based on the book, The Barking Mouse by Antonio Sacre. and NOT the Mouse Who Barked, so there! Listen up! Second Language (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (Adaptation) Music: Happy School by Josef Falkenskold Mix & mastered by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni here; Aunti Oni.fun If you love, S...
Stylin' Susie
September 25, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutesLittle Susie had cancer, but she lost some of her hair to the chemotherapy treatment. Find out how Susie uses her imagination to create different hairstyles. Listen to how positive thinking is the best way of thinking. It doesn't matter how you style your hair, or if you don't have any hair on your head. Because bald is beautiful too! Stylin' Susie (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: Meet Cute by Clarence Reed MIxed by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni: www.AuntiOni.Live If you love "Stylin' ...
Crawfish Delight!
September 18, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes"Stepped on de pin, de pin bent and dat's de way da story went"....a folk storytelling song/chant recorded by Zora Neale Hurston Opossum discovers greedy Raccoon eating up all the crawfish in the pond. Great googamooga! Kooyah! What is dis? A big argument fo' sho! Will Opossum and Racoon ever be friends or will they starve to death as enemies? Aunti Oni wrote this version based on the classic Biloxi, Mississippi folktale, "Why Opossum Plays Possum" Specially dedicated to Zora Neale Hurston, ...
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork
September 11, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutesMr. Business Man is in a hurry to make an important interview for his dream job. Speeding in his car, he runs into trouble. Will the Amish farmer's old donkey, Johnny, be able to save the day? A powerful message on working together in the classroom, board room, in our homes, and community. Enjoy & listen up! Teamwork Makes The Dream Work (c) 2021 Oni Lasana (adaptation) Music: (c) Country Living by Sights of Wonder MIxed by DJ King Canal Visit Aunti here: AuntiOni.fun Remember! "One raindro...
Everything's Connected
September 04, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutesKing Yessir is very spoiled and always wants to have his way. He doesn't listen to the Nana of the village and thinks only of himself. What happens when he kills off all the mosquitoes in his kingdom? A classic folktale from the African countries of Liberia and Nigeria. Listen up! Everythings Connected (Adaptation) (c) 2021 Oni Lasana Music: Lazy Days at the Savannah by Martin Baekkevold Sound Mixed by DJ King Canal See Aunti Oni: www.AuntiOni.Fun If you love my version of "Everythings Conn...
One Coin
August 28, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutesCan the young foolish son live up to his father's demands? The one coin his father gives him is all he has to prove to his father he can be successful. Will he make his father proud of him or be a big disappointment? Listen up! Kashmir is a country where it is mostly made up of agriculture that takes place in its fertile valley areas. Rice, corn, wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables are the main crops grown in Kashmir while lumber and the raising of livestock also play a role in its economy....
Miss Ant & Mr. Grasshopper
August 21, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutesThe ant & the grasshopper story is one of the most famous of Aesop's fables. Mr. Grasshopper loves to play the party, dance, and sing. He soon learns it is a time and place for everything. Miss Ant warns him about being prepared. Does Mr.Grasshopper listen to Miss Ant? If you listen closely, you will find out what happens. I hope you will enjoy learning and re-telling this Aesop Fable too! Miss Ant & Mr. Grasshopper (c) 2021 Oni Lasana & Debra Weller (adaptation) Music: On My Doorstep by View...
Milkmaid & Bucket O' Milk
August 14, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesHey, Hey, Hey! It's ok to have big dreams, but don't be a show-off! Aunti Oni re-twists the original Aesop title and story of Aesop's The Milkmaid and Her Pail. Telling a valuable lesson on how a bad attitude and false pride can turn a dream into a nightmare. So listen up! Milkmaid & Bucket O' Milk (c) 2021 Oni Lasana Music: (c) On My Doorstep by View Point Mixed: DJ King Canal See Aunt Oni: www.OniLasana.com If you enjoyed Milkmaid & Bucket O' Milk..show you care and share it with family a...
Hey Aesop!
August 07, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesAesop fables are the most popular short stories ever told. So who was Aesop? How long ago did he live? Where was he from? Why are his stories still popular today? Enjoy Aunti Oni's spoken-word song, to find the answers. Aunti Oni opens with this song in live performances. Don't be shy... Play on repeat so you can learn the words and sing along, then present it (let everyone know its Aunti Oni's poem;-) the next time you re-tell an Aesop fable for school or at home. Hey Aesop! (c) 2019 Oni La...
King Lion's Dance
July 31, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesKing Lion was no fun! He never liked to dance or have a good time. Once upon a time, the animals in the kingdom got together to surprise King Lion with a dance party. What instrument will make King Lion move and groove? Listen up and find out what cool beats got King Lion up on his dancing feet! This revision of Paul Laurence Dunbar's classic folktale poem, "De' Critters Dance" is rewritten by Aunti Oni for today's generation. Read the original version here: De' Critters Dance by Paul Laurenc...
Bits & Pieces
July 24, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutesCornbread and Black Eye Peas and The Swatting Of The Fly are two fun poems from Bits & Pieces, a collection of poems for children by award-winning storyteller, Willa Brigham, of Cary, North Carolina. Cornbread and black-eyed peas is a traditional dish that Grandpa loves to eat with a special drink. The Swatting Of A Fly tells of how Grandma is busy trying her best to get rid of a pesky fly who is after the delicious Cornbread and Black Eye Peas too! Willa Brigham welcomes everyone to her wo...
How The Story Man Found A Story
July 17, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutesBased on a true story, Baba Jamal Koram, the Story Man is on a mission, he's looking for brand new stories to tell at two national storytelling festivals. He lives in Old School City, so he travels to downtown Doo Wop where the stores are still owned by local business people. Not like today where you shop at superstores, where everything is under one roof. Story Man visited the grocery, furniture, shoe, candy store, and library..until he gets really hungry. Where will Story Man find stories? ...
A Farmer, His Son and Their Mule
July 10, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutesHave you ever made a decision to do something, and everybody offers you advice? Everyone in the village is telling the farmer what to do. He's a nice guy and tries to make everybody happy. Does he? At what cost? This classic Aesop Fable is re-written by Auntie JoJo, the storyteller and founder of R.O.O.T.S Regenerating Our Offspring Through Stories, Inc. a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, PA. R.O.O.T.S. uses the art of storytelling to promote literacy in order to reach various types ...
Peace & War
July 03, 2021 20:27 - 10 minutesA classic Asian folktale on the power of sharing. Will our Queen find out why the people in her Queendom are divided by peace and war? Kenja, the Japanese wise man guides the Queen to discover why in this timeless lesson on community. You and the Queen will find out why peace is a smile, and war is a frown, just like the cover art. Listen up as Aunti Oni's beautiful version of this wonderful story touches hearts in villages around the world. Mixed by DJ King Canal Adaptation: (c) 2021 Oni La...
The Sandman & Johnny Speaks
June 26, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesTwo sweet nighttime children's classic poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1865-1906) of Dayton, Ohio. Dunbar wrote his first poem at the age of 6. He was 19 when he self-published his first book of poetry and went on to write novels, short stories, plays, and musicals. Paul Dunbar was gifted, he wrote poetry and stories in American southern dialect, as you heard in A Cabin Tale (episode 10), and in American northern dialect here in these two poems. Feel free to read or sing along here: The Sandm...
Annie Mae Jumps The Broom
June 19, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutesTake a journey back in time for this special Juneteenth love story! It gives a little look into the culture and traditions of Africans in America. In the 1800s before the Civil War, not all plantations were the same. Marriage between enslaved Africans was not allowed, or they had to be married in secret. Buster and Annie Mae are in love and nothing will stop them from "jumping the broom" to honor the love they had for one another. "Hey Annie Mae, whatcha gonna do today?" Written by Diane Wil...
racing against the sun/foundation-wise:rock solid
June 12, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutesA Nikki Giovanni poem! WOW! Need I say more? Sure...because if you don't know the poetry of Nikki G...enjoy this wonderful introduction to one of Aunti Oni's favorite poems written by Professor Nikki Giovanni, an iconic poet, author, living legend, and scholar on the African American experience. Nikki holds 21 honorary degrees in the Literary Arts and is known as the "Princess of Poetry" since blooming out of the Black Arts Movement in America. racing against the sun and foundation-wise:rock...
A Cabin Tale
June 05, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes"Want a story? Now just hear dat! Where I get a story at?" Paul Laurence Dunbar's A Cabin Tale is a classic African American poetic folk tale published in 1895 in Dayton, Ohio. Dunbar gives voice to the grandfather/mother (elder) figure of southern plantation days in America. The simplest of settings - a young child sitting at the knee of a wise sage asking for a story. Listen closely to what happens when the little Weasel tricks the big BAD bear. Enjoy listening to Aunti Oni re-tell it in th...
Why Anansi Has A Small Waist
May 29, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutesAnansi, the original Spiderman is known far and wide to have a small waist, because he's greedy and loves to eat. So how did Anansi's waist get so small? This classic folktale is a delicious lesson on why we should always help out when needed and especially during an international food festival. Mmmm my mouth was watering while I was re-writing and telling my special version. A favorite Anansi story of storytellers around the world! Kwaku Anansi the trickster spider folktales are originally f...
The Palm & The Poui
May 22, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutesAre you using your imagination? I hope so...because you will need it for this story. Do trees talk? Let's pretend they do...chatting out loud all day long. What do they talk about? The Palm and the Poui trees on the island of Tobago love to talk about how much they admire each other. Sometimes, the grass may be greener on the other side, other times it can be just as green, right where you grow. Yes, we all must... "bloom where we are planted" I wrote this story years ago as I admired the ...
Signifying Monkey
May 15, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutesDid you ever wonder why monkeys live and play high up in the trees? Well, I'ma tell ya why. Ya see, King Lion was minding his own business when the monkey decided he wanted to be king of the jungle. So Monkey did something very rude, very crude, and with a bad attitude! Signifying Monkey, is an African and American folktale classic that was sung way back in the day by the cool Cab Callaway, outstanding Oscar Brown Jr., King of rock n' roll, Chuck Berry, wild Willie Dixon, rock n' roller, Sam ...
Reggie Rascal
May 08, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24.9 MBDo you know a little boy like Reggie? Or maybe sometimes you behave like Reggie use to behave? That's not cool and I'm gonna tell on you! Well, I hope you don't act like Reggie because Reggie thought Reggie could do whatever Reggie wanted to! Un-huh for real! So his teacher taught Reggie a lesson he never forgot. And I hope you'll listen to find out what happened and how Reggie now rocks! Pat McLean-Smith who wrote this story is a poet, doll maker, fiber artist, and with her 1st storybook,...
My Friend
May 01, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutesYes! I found this little rhyme on a bookmark inside a book I purchased at La' Unique Books & Cultural Center in Camden, New Jersey. The author of the poem was listed as ?? aka Author Unknown, meaning no one knows who wrote it. So I added a few extra words like I like to do, so I could share with all of my Story Village BFFs, and I hope it's YOU! Who is your best friend? Is it a human or a pet? Can a friend be a thing? Maybe, maybe not. Find out who is one of my very best friends, and how you...
Aunti Oni Shout Out!
April 28, 2021 22:17 - 1 minute"It takes a village to share stories, poetry & music!" ~ Aunti Oni Hey family & friends! Feel free to share this commercial with your family & friends For in our story village, the adventures never end! Classic to modern stories, poetry & music is big-time fun A story, a poem, let it come, let it come! Visit Aunti: www.OniLasana.com Mixed & Mastered by DJ King Canal Music : (C) Low Boogie by Dime Deep If you love the Story Village podcast, show you care and share it with family and friend...
The Girl Who Loves Hip Hop
March 30, 2021 18:37 - 3 minutesThe Girl Who Loves Hip Hop tells of a girl's love of her favorite music and how it follows her the rest of her life. Aunti Oni takes this RAPsical story poem to lyrical heights! Written by Joy Jones, of Washington, DC, Ms. Joy is the director of The Spoken Word, a performance poetry ensemble. Joy has taught creative writing and public speaking to middle school students and coaches poetry slam teams. Joy Jones is the author of Private Lessons; A Book of Meditations for Teacher and Fearless Pu...
Beautiful As You Are
March 29, 2021 00:26 - 5 minutesLittle Crow thinks his feathers are dull and plain but he soon learns it's who you are on the inside, that really matters, and not how you look on the outside. This rhyming redo of Aesop's The Crow and The Peacock fable was written by Heather Forest, a wonderfully professional storyteller, author, and musician. Found in her book, The Animals Could Talk, it is one of several multi-cultural storytelling books Heather Forest has offered the world over many years. Say hello to Miss Heather at ww...
The Jealous Farmer
March 28, 2021 20:13 - 5 minutesListen closely to why it's never a good idea to be jealous of nobody, no way, no how! If you throw dirt on someone else it will fly right back at YOU. Fo' sho nuff n' stuff! This old-time countrified folktale was re-written and can be found in a book by sto'tryteller (poetic storyteller) Mitch "Gran'daddy Junebug" Capel from the village of North Carolina in the USA. Aunti Oni tells Mitch's story poem in her own South Carolina southern style. Negative vibes floating around ya? No worries, do ...
Zuri The Fairy
March 28, 2021 00:23 - 5 minutesZuri The Fairy, loves her hair, listen closely to find out why! Mama Koku's enchanting colorful storybook comes to life as Aunti Oni tells the story of Zuri in a musical stylee. Donna Kokumo Buie, aka Mama Koku, is a professional storyteller who had delighted children in the village of Atlanta, Georgia for many years. Mama Koku has been writing and performing her stories forever! Zuri The Fairy is Mama Koku's first book. Send a "one love" to MamaKoku at www.MamaKoku.com and order her book t...