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Parrotbeetie
by Raafeke
Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parrotbeetie/support
Episodes
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Episode 34: Diasporic Spirits
In this episode, Raafeke comes with the long awaited end of the Nation Series, which has been ongoing since episode 6 of the podcast. After a year of creating content with a few pauses, Raafeke reflects on what this project has done for him as a writer and a West Indian person. In this episode,...
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Episode 33: A Farmer's Sword
In this episode, Raafeke talks about his Halloween experience in NYC before diving into into the last song of the Moko Collection. A recording of the Big Drum Dance song "Hou Mwen Ba File" is shared and broken down before Raafeke's affiliated short story, "A Farmer's Sword" is narrated. If you…
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Episode 32: Nani Moko
In this episode, Raafeke talks about the importance of textual sources in research before introducing Carriacou's Moko Nation, preserved via it's Big Drum Dance Tradition. He also discusses the history of the Moko Jumbie in the Caribbean before sharing a recording of the Big Drum Dance song "Se...
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Episode 31: Scream, Hausa, Scream!
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns with a strong reminder to stay properly informed about the Palestinian genocide before starting and concluding the brief Hausa Collection. This is done with an introduction of Hausa people, the breakdown of "Hausa Wele", the Hausa nation song in...
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Episode 30: Carriacou Dikenga
After nearly 3 months away from Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns with another episode to bring the Kongo Collection to a close. In this episode, Raafeke also gives a recap on his life, reflecting on his writing journey after recently turning 23, discussing how the work of others influences his own...
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Episode 29: Kongo Storm
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns and shares an important call to action for listeners to become aware of growing tensions in West Africa, specifically between Nigeria and Niger. The podcast then resumes its usual trajectory with an introduction into the Kongo Nation and history...
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Episode 28: Queen Djerika
In this episode on Parrotbeetie, Raafeke returns solo, starting off with a recap on the importance of drawing connections from media to inform our understanding of ourselves, even if things seem unrelated. He talks about the importance of queer shows, suchas Heartstopper and Sex Education, before...
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Episode 27: Deanna Lyncook, Host of "The History Hotline" Joins Parrotbeetie!
In this episode, Raafeke is joined by Deanna Lyncook, host of The History Hotline podcast. Together, the two of them discuss the importance of Caribbean studies, the preservation of Caribbean culture (as well as its commodification by the West), and how Caribbean migrants have preserved their...
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Episode 26: Arada Anaconda
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke kicks off the Arada Collection, but not before discussing NYC pride, the recent Supreme Court Ruling around LGBT rights, and his thoughts around the book "All About Love" by bell hooks. As he transitions to the meat of the episode, Raafeke shares…
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Episode 25: Bad Mind Makes Stink Mout'!
Raafeke returns with another episode on Parrotbeetie to discuss the importance of black art and representation in the media, highlighted by his recent experiences with "The Lion King" on Broadway and the film, "Spider-man: Across the Spiderverse". The episode then segways to a discussion around…
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Episode 24: Jami France Joins Parrotbeetie
In this episode, Raafeke is joined by guest speaker and writer, Jami France, allowing her to share her background and experience as a romance novelist. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and follow Parrotbeetie, Raafeke, and Jami on Twitter and Instagram for more.
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Episode 23: Igbo and Who?
As Parrotbeetie draws closer and closer to the end of the Igbo Collection, Raafeke returns with another episode to highlight the celebration of Pride Month and a brief history on lesbian relationships in Carriacou, as well as the death of famed Ghanaian writer Ama Ata Aidoo. Raafeke also shares a...
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Episode 22: Kayak and Zoe
In this episode, Raafeke returns solo to bring his Parrotbeetie's audience back into the thick of the Igbo Collection. To start, he takes listeners back across the waters to Guyana to discuss the importance of mental health and the ongoing suicide epidemic within Guyana before touching on…
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Episode 21: Black Brits, Brazil, and the Crux of Descent.
In this episode, Raafeke returns from his unintended hiatus with a guest and foreign cousin, Isaac Barnswell, to represent the UK. Together they discuss black identity in the context of the United Kingdom, United States, West Indies and Brazil, adding to the complex conversation around the…
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Episode 20: Carriacou Igbo
In this episode, Raafeke gives a brief recap of his life and about his restates his mission for Parrotbeetie before sharing a recording an interview of the Carriacou Big Drum Dance song, "Igbo Gwinad-o". This episode is concluded by the breakdown of this song, and the subsequent narration of...
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Episode 19: Obeah in the Land
In this episode, Raafeke continues on with the Igbo collection and continues conversations from last week, specifically highlighting Obeah in the West Indies and the religion/spirituality's ties to the Igbo and Africa. Raafeke then shares a recording of the Big Drum Dance song, "Ovid Oh Ba Gade"...
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Episode 18: Legba and Six Roads
In this episode Raafeke returns solo and kicks off the latest collection inspired by the Igbo nation of Carriacou. He goes into detail about the Igbo people in Nigeria and abroad, taking us to Haiti and tying the famous lwa, Legba into the conversation with historical facts and his own…
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Episode 17: Parrotbeetie and Lukeyism: Barbados, Crop Over, and Queerness
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke invites Bajan influencer and digital specialist, Luke to shed light on history, changes, and queer life on the tiny island Barbados. The two of them discuss Barbados creation as a slave-holding colony, its subsequent growth, independence, and most…
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Episode 16: Carriacou Leone
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke takes us out of the West Indies and across the Atlanta to Sierra Leone with facts about the country's history and culture. He then goes into detail about the Temne people, an ethnic group in Africa that has continued to thrive in Carriacou as part of the…
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Episode 15: Jack Spanners and Fire
In this week's episode, Raafeke shares some touching experiences he has had, from the healing benefits of working with clay to the power and importance of reading black authors, specifically Toni Morrison. He then touches on the world's biggest AI sensation, ChatGPT, and what it means for writers...
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Episode 14: Petite People
In this episode, Raafeke recaps the importance of black history and shared new knowledge about Soujourner Truth, keeping in line with Black History Month. He then shares history around Petite Martinique, Carriacou’s small neighbor, before sharing the Nancy story/song from Carriacou, titled...
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Episode 13: Parrotbeetie Meets HipHopandHoodoo
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke salutes the African diaspora within the borders of the United States and Canada with a collaborative episode with famed Hoodoo creator, HipHopandHoodoo. The two creators discuss the importance of revivalism in traditional and diasporic African religions…
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Episode 12: The Devil Below
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke opens the show by highlighting Grenada's Independence Day which had passed 2 days prior, marking 49 years of freedom from British rule. Raafeke then goes to share the work of the non-profit Caribbean arts and education organization, Big Drum Nation…
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Episode 11: A Farmer's Cry
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke picks up where he left off last week by sharing more information about language in the British West Indies, specifically patois, creole, and pidgin, and its connection to languages in the U.S. and West Africa. He then shares his findings about what he…
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Episode 10: Mama, Weh Yuh Deh?
In this episode, Raafeke touches on a range of topics, from the importance of tradition, the history of Sam Sharpe in Jamaica, and the idea of "Nation Language" among Caribbean writers before breaking down the song, "Salamani-o", from Carriacou's Big Drum Dance. Afterwards, Raafeke narrates his...
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Episode 9: The Old Parents Have Come
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke gives a small recap of his life, discussing the debut of the "Last of Us" and tying it in with the importance of diversity within stories and media as a whole. He then goes on to give another recap of Carriacou's Big Drum Dance before emphasizing the...
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Episode 8: Call Me Cudjoe
In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke gives a small recap of his life and shouts out the Netflix documentary, "Bigger Than Africa", which highlights Yoruba culture in the diaspora. Raafeke continues what he calls the "Cromanti Collection" with a story inspired by Carriacou's Big Drum Dance,...
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Episode 7: When Bad T'ings Break, Good Can Come
In this episode, Raafeke welcomes Parrotbeetie and its listeners into the new year, 2023, with a recap on his own experiences, as well as a shout out to recognize Haiti's independence day. Raafeke goes on to discuss afrofuturism, and Cromanti (Akan) influences in the West Indies, specifically his...
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Episode 6: Anansi's Forgiveness
In this episode, Raafeke closes out the year with discussions on Christmas myths and practices, both European and Caribbean, current books he is reading, and a recap of his writing journey. He also discusses the Cromanti people's history within various parts of the West Indies before focusing on...
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Episode 5: Carriacou’s Big Drum Dance and Parrotbeetie
In episode 5, Raafeke talks about one of his homelands, Carriacou, and the island’s famous religious tradition, the Big Drum Dance. He goes into great detail about his own experience with BDD, and how it has and will continue to shape Parrotbeetie and his own identity.
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Episode 4: Around The Fire
In this episode, Raafeke gives an update on his life in his hometown of NYC. He also talks about Parrotbeetie’s future, SZA’s new album and how important music is for storytelling, and narrates his own story, “Around The Fire”. Follow Raafeke on Twitter, IG, and Medium @raafeke and check out his...
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Episode 3: The Gospel of the People
In this episode, Raafeke talks about narrating styles, how they relate to other art forms, and also narrates his story, “The Gospel of the People”.
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Episode 2: Spirits of the Meek
In this episode, Raafeke narrates his short story, Spirits of the Meek, a fantasy tale set in Guyana. He also updates listeners on his life and gives context into Guyana’s culture and history!
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Episode 1: Parrotbeetie and “Old Man Perry”
In the first episode of Parrotbeetie, West Indian creative writer, Raafeke, gives insight into himself and the start of his new podcast. He also narrates the his first story on the podcast, “Old Man Perry”. Follow Raafeke on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium @raafeke. Check out the following link to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parrotbeetie/support
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Parrotbeetie, hosted by Raafeke, is a podcast centered around West Indian culture, history, and short stories. Join Raafeke as he narrates stories and shares the inspiration behind them with the world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parrotbeetie/support
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