Parrotbeetie

Parrotbeetie

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Parrotbeetie episodes

  • Episode 14: Petite People
    In this episode, Raafeke recaps the importance of black history and shared new knowledge about Soujourner Truth, keeping in line with Black History Month. He then shares history around Petite Martinique, Carriacou’s small neighbor, before sharing the Nancy story/song from Carriacou, titled “Humble-o”. This episode is concluded by a narration of Raafeke’s own story, titled “Petite People.
    Please leave a review and share the show! Be sure to follow Raafeke on Instagram and Twitter @raafeke to stay up to date on all of his work. Also, follow Parrotbeetie on Instagram and Medium @parrotbeetie for specific updates about the podcast. If interested in similar stories, check out the novel, Radiance Lost on Amazon. 
    Sources:
    Humble-O Recording: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/la-resource-862/humble-o
    50 min
  • Episode 13: Parrotbeetie Meets HipHopandHoodoo
    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke salutes the African diaspora within the borders of the United States and Canada with a collaborative episode with famed Hoodoo creator, HipHopandHoodoo. The two creators discuss the importance of revivalism in traditional and diasporic African religions, as well as how story-telling has affected and continues to exist within the diaspora, both in the West Indies and in the U.S.
    Please follow the show, share with friends, and leave a review. Follow Raafeke on IG and Twitter @raafeke to stay up to date with Parrotbeetie and his other work. Follow HipHopandHoodoo on IG, Twitter, and Tiktok @hiphopandhoodoo to stay up to date on her work. 
    Radiance Lost Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Radiance-Lost-Raafeke-ebook/dp/B08XG595BQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
    Parrotbeetie on Medium: https://medium.com/parrotbeetie
    50 min
  • Episode 12: The Devil Below

    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke opens the show by highlighting Grenada's Independence Day which had passed 2 days prior, marking 49 years of freedom from British rule. Raafeke then goes to share the work of the non-profit Caribbean arts and education organization, Big Drum Nation, founded by the late Winston Fleary. The episode continues on with information and context around Grenada and Trinidad's shared carnival, known as Jab Jab before discussing the Carriacou myth of the Tet-chen, the flying, dog-headed snake. Finally, Raafeke shares a recording and interview around the Big Drum Dance song, "Amba Dabia/Anba Djab La", breaking down the lyrics before narrating his short story titled, "The Devil Below". 

    Please follow the show, share with friends, and leave a review. Follow Raafeke on IG and Twitter @raafeke to stay up to date with Parrotbeetie and his other work. 

    Sources: 

    Raafeke's Jab Jab article: https://medium.com/perceive-more/jab-jab-grenadas-legacy-4b7cd85fc817

    Carriacou's Animal Stories: https://www.anthropology-news.org/articles/carriacou-animal-stories/#:~:text=The%20snakes%20of%20Carriacou%20include,of%20the%20southeastern%20United%20States

    Anba Dabia Recording: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/amba-dabia-e

    Anba Dabia Interview: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/interview-may-fortune-about-oko

    46 min
  • Episode 11: A Farmer's Cry

    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke picks up where he left off last week by sharing more information about language in the British West Indies, specifically patois, creole, and pidgin, and its connection to languages in the U.S. and West Africa. He then shares his findings about what he calls the Orisha of Carriacou, Oko, before narrating his short story, "A Farmer's Cry" inspired by the Big Drum Dance (Saraca) song, "Oko". Follow Raafeke on IG and Twitter @raafeke to stay updated, and share the show with as many people as possible. 

    Sources: 

    Pidgin Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin#:~:text=Pidgins%20have%20historically%20been%20considered,of%20a%20language%20are%20pidgins

    Oko Song (Carriacou) Recording: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/oko

    Mary Fortune & Alan Lomax Oko Interview: https://archive.culturalequity.org/field-work/caribbean-1962/lesterre-862/interview-may-fortune-about-oko

    Oko Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oko_(orisha), https://www.celebratepaganholidays.com/general/orisha-oko-god-of-soil-and-agriculture, https://myoruba.tumblr.com/post/86410678687/orisha-oko

    49 min
  • Episode 10: Mama, Weh Yuh Deh?
    In this episode, Raafeke touches on a range of topics, from the importance of tradition, the history of Sam Sharpe in Jamaica, and the idea of "Nation Language" among Caribbean writers before breaking down the song, "Salamani-o", from Carriacou's Big Drum Dance. Afterwards, Raafeke narrates his short story, "Mama, Weh Yuh Deh?"
    Be sure to subscribe to the show and share on social media with the hashtag #Parrotbeetie. Check out the links below to stay up to date with Raafeke, Parrotbeetie, and more!
    Parrotbeetie on Medium: https://medium.com/parrotbeetie
    Twitter and Instagram: @raafeke. 
    Big Drum Nation: https://www.bigdrumnation.com/
    Radiance Lost, the Caribbean Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Radiance-Lost-Raafeke-ebook/dp/B08XG595BQ
    40 min
  • Episode 9: The Old Parents Have Come
    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke gives a small recap of his life, discussing the debut of the "Last of Us" and tying it in with the importance of diversity within stories and media as a whole. He then goes on to give another recap of Carriacou's Big Drum Dance before emphasizing the importance of oral storytelling within African and African diasporic cultures as a whole before sharing the Big Drum Dance song, "Neg La Wive".  This song served as the inspiration for the story "The Old Parents Have Come", which Raafeke narrates before closing out the episode with information on how he created this short story, as well as how creole(s) within the Caribbean works between socio-economic classes.
    Please share Parrotbeetie on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #parrotbeetie, and follow me (Raafeke) on these platforms @raafeke. Also check out my debut novel "Radiance Lost" on Amazon and other sellers. 
    Radiance Lost: https://www.google.com/search?q=radiance+lost+amazon&rlz=1CAZJQH_enUS1001US1001&oq=radiance+lost+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j35i39j0i22i30l4j69i65.5159j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
    Neg La Wive Recording: https://youtu.be/sd-xwAj3Bd8 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raafeke/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/raafeke
    40 min
  • Episode 8: Call Me Cudjoe
    In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke gives a small recap of his life and shouts out the Netflix documentary, "Bigger Than Africa", which highlights Yoruba culture in the diaspora. Raafeke continues what he calls the "Cromanti Collection" with a story inspired by Carriacou's Big Drum Dance, specifically the song, Cromanti Cudjoe. This episode includes an interview where Winston Fleary talks about Cromanti Cudjoe's history, as well as recordings of the variants of the BDD song, before Raafeke finally narrates his story "Call Me Cudjoe". 
    Follow Raafeke on Twitter and Instagram @raafeke and subscribe to the show! Check out his novel, "Radiance Lost" on Amazon. 
    Important Links: 
    Carriacou Big Drum Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRS5EdVcNwM&t=733s
    Radiance Lost: https://www.amazon.com/Radiance-Lost-Raafeke-ebook/dp/B08XG595BQ
    Big Drum Nation: https://www.bigdrumnation.com/
    Recent News About Ifa (Yoruba Religion) In Grenada: https://nowgrenada.com/2018/07/grenada-celebrates-first-ever-ifa-festival/
    36 min
  • Episode 7: When Bad T'ings Break, Good Can Come
    In this episode, Raafeke welcomes Parrotbeetie and its listeners into the new year, 2023, with a recap on his own experiences, as well as a shout out to recognize Haiti's independence day. Raafeke goes on to discuss afrofuturism, and Cromanti (Akan) influences in the West Indies, specifically his father's country, Guyana. Following this, Raafeke discusses Carriacou's Big Drum Dance, Anansi, and then narrates his short story, "When Bad T'ings Break, Good Can Come", inspired by Carriacou's religion.
    49 min
  • Episode 6: Anansi's Forgiveness
    In this episode, Raafeke closes out the year with discussions on Christmas myths and practices, both European and Caribbean, current books he is reading, and a recap of his writing journey. He also discusses the Cromanti people's history within various parts of the West Indies before focusing on their place in Carriacou and the tiny island's religious tradition before telling a story inspired by the Big Drum song, "Anansi-O Tsari Baba". 
    If you are enjoying this content, follow Raafeke on Instagram, Twitter, and Medium @raafeke and check out his debut novel, "Radiance Lost" on Amazon!
    54 min

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Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the…