Episodes

  • 030 - The Lion the Hyena and the Hare

    030 - The Lion the Hyena and the Hare
    Dec 7 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    2 mins
  • 029 - The Sultan's Daughter

    029 - The Sultan's Daughter
    Dec 6 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    2 mins
  • 028 - Bata the Duck

    028 - Bata the Duck
    Dec 5 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    6 mins
  • 027 - The Oil Merchant

    027 - The Oil Merchant
    Dec 4 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    11 mins
  • 026 - Paka the Cat

    026 - Paka the Cat
    Dec 3 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    5 mins
  • 025 - The Magic Date Trees

    025 - The Magic Date Trees
    Dec 2 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    9 mins
  • 024 - The Jackal the Hare and the Cock

    024 - The Jackal the Hare and the Cock
    Dec 1 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    8 mins
  • 023 - A Man and His Mother-in-law

    023 - A Man and His Mother-in-law
    Nov 30 2025
    Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.
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    2 mins