FolkTales set to Music from Around the Globe
World Music InstituteThe WMI FolkTales podcast is an original award-winning production that features improvised re-imaginings of classic folk tales from around the world, hosted by acclaimed storyteller Bill Gordh. Each episode features a guest artist who joins Bill for a musical re-telling of a beloved story from their culture. Recommended for children of all ages.WMI Folk Tales podcasts are supported by music lovers... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The story follows an old man living in the mountains who discovers his leaking tea kettle has magical properties: When he tries to boil water, the kettle transforms into a tanuki (raccoon dog) who makes a mess of the old man’s house! Onc... more
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In a tiny village, sisters Gitika and Lalitika are on a mission to save their struggling mom by selling blossoms from Gitika, who can magically transform into a flowering tree and back to herself again - but only with very careful p... more
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For this FolkTale episode, Bill plays banjo and is joined by Malian kora master, singer, and fellow storyteller Yacouba Sissoko. Yacouba was born to a well-known Djeli family in Kita, Mali. For centuries, Djelis have been the musical sto... more
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Grammy Award-winning fiddler and vocalist Lisa Gutkin (The Klezmatics) and Bill Gordh tell the Jewish-Ukrainian tale A Garment for the Moon. The moon loves being up in the night sky but sometimes she gets cold. The tailors of the to... more
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Apple Podcasts | #235 |  United States/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Germany/Kids & Family/Stories for Kids |
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