Let's Learn About the Inuit and Koyukon native peoples in Canada. In this episode we learn about the history, languages, and cultures of these people who still have a vibrant community today.

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Into and Outro Song: The Halluci Nation - Sisters ft Northern Voice

This week I am bringing you 2 stories from First Nations tribes in Canada.
'A Blind Boy and a Loon' is a tale from the Inuit tribes who live in the far north of Canada by the Artic Ocean. In this story, a young boy has to outsmart his horrible stepmother by using his deep connection to the animals in his environment.
'How Raven Brought Back the Sun' is a tale from the Koyukon Athabascan tribe who live in the Northwest Territories and in Alaska. It is about the mysterious dissapearence of the sun, moon, and stars and how the Great Raven brought them back.

Both of these stories are from the book

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Intro song: Northern Voices | Calming Throat Singing | Yoik mantra, Kargyraa and Katajjaq
Transition Song: The Ulukhaktok Western Drummers and Dancers - Inuvialuit HD Drum Dance Series; Native American Style Flute Music - Alaxsxaq Thunder Flute
Outro Song: The Halluci Nation - Sisters ft Northern Voice

Let's learn about Hungary! This episode is all about the history and culture of Hungary. To hear a great folk tale from Hungary, listen to Episode 20a. 'Marci, the Honest Thief'.

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Intro song and Outro Song: 'Hungarian Rhapsody #2' by Franz Liszt

This week I'm bringing you a story from Hungary! 'Marci, the Honest Thief' is a tale about an honest and quick thinking young man and a jelous king who puts him to the test. Again and again and again.

'Marci, the Honest Thief' is tale rewritten by Val Biro in her book 'Hungarian Folk-Tales'.

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Intro song and Outro Song: 'Hungarian Rhapsody #2' by Franz Liszt
Transition Song: 'La Campanella' by Franz Liszt

This week I'm brining you a story from Venezuela! 'The Basil Pot' is about a pestering king and a clever girl who doesn't have the paintience for

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Intro song: 'El Rezongón' by Merengue Venezolano
Transition Song: 'Venezuela' by Luis Silva
Outro Song: 'Qué bonita es Venezuela' by Francisco "Kiko" Villanueva

This week let's Learn About Venezuela! This episode is a companion to episode 19. a 'The Basil Pot'.

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Intro song: 'El Rezongón' by Merengue Venezolano
Transition Song: 'Venezuela' by Luis Silva
Outro Song: 'Qué bonita es Venezuela' by Francisco "Kiko" Villanueva

This week we are learning about the Republic of Turkey! This informational episode is a companion to episode 18.a 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses'.

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Intro song: 'Ozlem' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Outro Song: 'Sevdam Olmasa / Muhabbet Bagi' by Wind of Anatolia

This week I'm bringing you a story from Turkey! In 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses' Kaloghlan is tasked with finding out where 12 royal sisters go after everyone else has gone to sleep.

This story is adapted from 'Keloglan and 12 Dancing Sisters' from A Treasury of Turkish Folktales for Children by Barbara K. Walker

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Intro song: 'Ozlem' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Transition Song: 'Anadolu Kavagi' by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
Outro Song: 'Sevdam Olmasa / Muhabbet Bagi' by Wind of Anatolia

This week's story, Ep. 17a. The Calabash Kids, comes from Tanzania. So let's learn more about Tanzania!

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Intro song: 'Maleko' by Samba Mapangala and Occidental Brothers Dance Band International - Live at KEXP
Outro Song: Innoss'B Ft Diamond Platnumz - Yope Remix

This week I'm bringing you a story from Tanzania! 'The Calabash Kids' is the perfect story for Mother's Day because it is about a woman who becomes a mother in a rather unsual way. This story originates from the Chagga people who live in northern Tanzania and was adapted by children's author Alan Sheppard.

To learn more about Tanzania and its history and culture, listen to Episode 16.b. Let's Learn About Tanzania!

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Intro song: 'Maleko' by Samba Mapangala and Occidental Brothers Dance Band International - Live at KEXP
Transition Song: Kuku - The Mini Vandals featuring Mamadou Koita and Lasso
Outro Song: Innoss'B Ft Diamond Platnumz - Yope Remix

Let's get to know the country of New Zealand a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 16.a 'A Costume for Rangi' go check it out!

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Intro Song: 'Pokarekare Ana' by YouTuber cparkplay
Outro Song: 'Aotearoa' Stan Walker feat. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika

This week I'm bringing you a story from the Maori in New Zealand! 'A Costume for Rangi' is a tale all about how the earth and the night sky as we see it were created. It is the perfect story to follow Earth Day.

The retelling of this story is written by from the book 'The Celestreal River: Creatioin Tales of the Milky Way' by Andrea Stenn Stryer.

To learn more about New Zealand and its history and culture, listen to Episode 16.b. Let's Learn About New Zealand!

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Intro song: 'Pokarekare Ana' by YouTuber cparkplay
Transition Song: Pokarekare Ana ukulele instrumental
Outro Song: 'Aotearoa' Stan Walker feat. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika

This week I'm bringing you TWO stories from Indonesia!

This week we're learning about Indonesia!

This week I'm bringing you a story from Cuba. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle is a popular story with versions of it being written in many countries throughout the world. It is about a very clever turtle and an overconfident deer. It is also a lesson in not judging someone by thier appearences, there's always more than meets the eye!

The retelling of this story is written by from the book 'Tales Our Abuelitas Told Us'.

To learn more about Cuba and its history and culture, listen to Episode 14.b. Let's Learn About Cuba!

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Intro song: 'De Cuba' , unlisted artist

Transition Song: "Cuban Sandwhich' by Doug Maxwell
Outro Song: "Cuban Heat", John Bartmann

This episode of the 'Let's Learn About Cuba!' is an informational sidekick to episode 14.a. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle'. If you haven't hear the story yet, go give it a listen! But if you're ready to learn about Cuba's history, culture, favorite food, and more, look no further.

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Intro song: 'De Cuba' , unlisted artist

Outro Song: "Cuban Heat", John Bartmann

This week I'm bringing you a story from Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day on the 17th. 'Fin M'Coul: the Giant of Knockmany Hill' is a classic folktale about a bully of a giant and a very clever lady who put a stop to him once and for all.

This storiy was written by Tomie dePaola in 1981.

To learn more about Irealand and its history and culture, listen to Episode 13.b. Let's Learn About Ireland!

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Intro song and Outro Song: 'Cup of Tea' by Staint
Transition Song: 'Hammered Dulcimer' by Howie Mitchll

Let's get to know the country of Ireland a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 13.a Fin M'Coul the Giant of Knockmany Hill, go check it out!

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Intro song and Outro Song: 'Cup of Tea' by Staint

This week I brought you a story from the American South, specifically from the Gullah Geechee community in South Carolina and Georgia. This episode is all about the history, language, and culture of the Gullah Geechee!

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Intro and Outro song: 'Wake Up, It's Africa Calling' by Studio Mali

This week I'm bringing you a story from the American South, specifically from South Carolina and Georgia. 'The Lion and the Well', is one of the many Br’er Rabbit stories that orignated in West and Central Africa and were brought to America during the slave trade. Br’re Rabbit is a trickster, who can be short tempered and pretty selfish, but never-the-less is an entertaining protagonist.

The retelling of this tale is inspired by a story of the same name from the book 'African American Folktales' by Roger D. Abrahams.

To learn more about the African communities that brought Br'er Rabbit stories, among many others, to America, be sure to listen to Episode 12.b. let's learn about the Gullah-Geeche.

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Intro song: 'Wake Up, It's Africa Calling' by Studio Mali
Tranisition song: untitled by Cooper-Moore
Outro song: 'Music Box Rag' by Heftone Banjo Orchestra