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The Griot | Stories Roots Legacy

The Griot
Jamaica
Colonialism
Kingston, Jamaica
Alton Ellis
Caribbean
Kingston
Tivoli Gardens
Caribbean Diaspora
Labor Movements
United States
Shower Posse
Barbados
Haiti
Slavery
Independence
London
Puerto Rico
Emancipation
Atlantic Slave System
Sugar

The Griot is a modern historical, cinematic, movie, and podcast platform inspired by the African griot, the ancient storyteller and keeper of legacy. We bring history, action, drama, fiction, documentaries, culture, and untold stories to life through powerful visual and audio storytelling. Stories. Roots. Legacy.

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On 22 April 1978, more than thirty thousand people filled the National Stadium in Kingston to watch Bob Marley join the hands of Prime Minister Michael Manley and opposition leader Edward Seaga. The gesture became a legend. This episode sets the lege... more

In 1998, police detained Donald "Zeeks" Phipps. Supporters surrounded the Central Police Station and downtown Kingston was thrown into days of unrest in which four people, including two police officers, were killed. Then police brought Zeeks onto a b... more

Before Dudus, there was Jim Brown.

Lester Lloyd Coke, known as Jim Brown, was the Tivoli Gardens area leader whom court-linked testimony later described as the Jamaican leader of the Shower Posse. The United States sought his extradition. In Februar... more

In February 2013, in a federal courtroom in Baltimore, Jamaican-born Jean Brown took the witness stand at her own murder trial. She told the jury she had nothing to do with drug trafficking and nothing to do with the death of a man named Michael Knig... more

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Horace Campbell
Historian who provides context on Rastafari and the Coral Gardens period
Montego Bay, Jamaica (historian)
Episode: The Coral Gardens Incident (1963) / "Bad Friday"
Norris Nembhard
Norris Nembhard, known as Dedo, a North Coast Jamaica figure described as a philanthropist and businessman who allegedly ran a Colombian cocaine pipeline at industrial scale
North Coast Jamaica business enclave (Cardiff Hall area)
Episode: JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Deedo — The North Coast Kingpin and the $200 Million Colombian Pipeline
Wayne Smith
Known as Sandocon, the Jamaican gangster central to the narrative
Sandocon gang/Waterhouse- Kingston area
Episode: JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Sandokhan — The Phantom of the 80s
Christopher Linton
Subject of the episode, known as Dogpaw, former gang leader
Dogpaw Gang (historical)
Episode: JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Dog Paw — The Church Boy Who Became a Warlord
Ijahman Levi
Reggae artist known for his spiritual music and dedication to Rastafarian teachings
Episode: Ijahman Levi : The Soul of Reggae’s Inner Revolution

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 429 ratings
  • Ai slop

    Not researched just slop. Kinda racist

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hambone4728q9
    United States9 months ago
  • Just AI

    So, there’s a tiny chance I’m wrong (in which case I’d delete this review) but I’m 90% sure this is just ai. The release schedule for one, no history podcast could churn out this much content this quickly. And the one episode I did start to listen to came across quite clearly as AI slop. The narration is so stilted that it would only make sense for someone with a weak grasp of English - but there’s no accent here. There might be some good history in there! But given how unreliable AI is, it’s im... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    TerrestrialOrganism
    United Statesa year ago
  • #1 Caribbean Podcast in The World For Caribbean History & Culture

    Podchaser
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    Marlon Calder
    a year ago

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Quality interviews and archival sourcing show depth, though pacing can be intense for casual listeners.
High production value and cinematic narration elevate otherwise dense topics.
Narrative-driven approach makes complex histories accessible and engaging for non-academic listeners.
Stylish, immersive storytelling with clear historical context, though some episodes feel heavy on detail.
Strong cultural lens on Caribbean history provides fresh perspectives beyond typical crime histories.

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Bullets Couldn’t Kill Her: The Myth and the Method | Audiobook Insight
Q: What bullets are you catching?
The bullets represent the fears or challenges one faces that they must confront with conviction.

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The series presents deep-dive, narrative histories that weave crime, politics, and culture into a broader social tapestry. With a focus on Caribbean urban centers, it explores power, loyalty, and community dynamics through meticulously researched episodes that merge archival material, expert context, and on-the-ground storytelling. Across episodes, listeners encounter multi-faceted portraits of gang networks, political patronage, and the cultural ecosystems—like sound-system culture—that shape and reflect those histories. Its strength lies in transforming complex, sometimes overlooked stories into cinematic, immersive narratives that balance factual detail with human-scale storytelling, making it a strong fit for history enthusiasts, true-c... more

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2. Norris Nembhard
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