Rise of the American Griots
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Creator: Tijara Smith
Full cast Fantasy Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
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 find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Voices: Cast
Genres: Fantasy
Framing device: Journal/Log
Completion status: Finished
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Episodes:
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT
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
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT
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
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT
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
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT
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
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:21:42 GMT
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
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:44:59 GMT
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
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:15:55 GMT
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
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:30:53 GMT
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
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:30:35 GMT
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
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:49:51 GMT
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