Roots & Wonder

The Storm

When Tiger refuses to share the sweet mangoes from his tree, Anansi arrives with a warning about an approaching storm and a clever little plan of his own. What follows is a tale of trickery, mangoes, and one very surprised Tiger. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific culture, ethnicity, nationality, community, or individual.  Any similarities are unintentional, and all characters are fictionalized interpretations created in the spirit of entertainment.**

Why Turtle Lives in Water

When a group of hungry hunters finally catches slow and steady Turtle, it seems all hope is lost. But Turtle has a calm mind, a clever plan, and one secret the hunters never saw coming. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific culture, ethnicity, nationality, community, or individual.  Any similarities are unintentional, and all characters are fictionalized interpretations created in the spirit of entertainment.**

Why Rabbit Runs Fast

During a terrible drought, the animals must work together to find water. But when Rabbit tries to take the easy way out, he discovers that some lessons can follow you for a very, very long time. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific culture, ethnicity, nationality, community, or individual.  Any similarities are unintentional, and all characters are fictionalized interpretations created in the spirit of entertainment.**

The Fish Basket

When a hungry Anansi heads to the riverside in search of a good meal, an encounter with Tiger leaves him with an empty basket and something to prove. Luckily for Anansi, a quick mind can be even sharper than teeth. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific culture, ethnicity, nationality, community, or individual.  Any similarities are unintentional, and all characters are fictionalized interpretations created in the spirit of entertainment.**

Meet Kamaria!

Roots and Wonder is a storytime space where little ones are invited to slow down, listen closely, and remember. Each episode, I retell beloved African folktales carried across generations through voice, rhythm, and imagination, with warmth, personality, and heart… Roots and Wonder brings ancient stories into modern homes, offering families tales of wisdom, mischief, courage, and wonder to return to again and again. **The voices, accents, and character portrayals used in this podcast are intended solely for storytelling, humor, and creative expression.  They are not meant to represent, imitate, stereotype, or mock any specific culture, ethnicity, nationality, community, or individual.  Any similarities are unintentional, and all characters are fictionalized interpretations created in the spirit of entertainment.**