Rise of the American Griots

By Tijara Smith

When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to ... more

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How many episodes does Rise of the American Griots have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Rise of the American Griots episodes:

September 20, 2024 Tape Ten
The Past and the Present finally come face-to-face. What does the future hold?
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Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
13min
September 19, 2024 Tape Nine
Syn leaves her final gift... much needed answers.
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Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
11min
September 18, 2024 Tape Eight
With a renewed sense of energy, Nani picks up where she left off.
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Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
9min
September 17, 2024 Tape Seven
In her final hour, Nani accepts a lifeline.
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Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
15min
November 12, 2023 Tape Six
Nani comes face to face with her fate. Can she handle it?
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Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
9min
January 23, 2023 Tape Five
Amidst doubt cast upon her by her family, Nani meets a familiar friend.
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Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
11min
November 14, 2022 Tape Four
Nani learns more about who, and what, she is.
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Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
11min
October 24, 2022 Tape Three
Nani plays catch up with her African American folklore knowledge.

Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit
SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
11min
October 24, 2022 Tape Two
Nani decides whether or not to fulfill the role destined for her.

Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit

SPECIAL THANKS:
Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter)
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
Royalty Free Sounds
...more
10min
October 10, 2022 Tape One
Nani uncovers a long-kept family secret.

Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production!
CAST:
McKenzie Franklin as Nani
Joshua Curry as Charlie
Jada M. Darden as Tayla
Jordan Loman as Nazim
Michael Cortez as Eric
Yani Barrow as Dia
James Bond as Elijah
Samantha Haughawout as Syn
Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit

SPECIAL THANKS:
Dr. Deanna Koretsky
The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar
Spelman College English Department
Spelman College Tech Department
...more
13min

FAQs about Rise of the American Griots:

How many episodes does Rise of the American Griots have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.