Audio Fiction Dot C O Dot U K
A library of fiction podcasts, including audio dramas, books and RPG actual plays.

Rise of the American Griots



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

Not tagged: [Maturity] [Creator demographics] [Character demographics] [Country of origin] [Transcript] [Content warnings]

Click here to update these tags.



Episodes:

Tape Ten

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT

The Past and the Present finally come face-to-face. What does the future hold?

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Nine

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT

Syn leaves her final gift... much needed answers.

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Eight

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT

With a renewed sense of energy, Nani picks up where she left off.

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Seven

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:10:00 GMT

In her final hour, Nani accepts a lifeline.

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Six

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:21:42 GMT

Nani comes face to face with her fate. Can she handle it?

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Five

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:44:59 GMT

Amidst doubt cast upon her by her family, Nani meets a familiar friend.  

------------

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Four

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:15:55 GMT

Nani learns more about who, and what, she is. 

.

.

.

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Three

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape Two

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

Direct MP3 link


Tape One

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

Direct MP3 link