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FolkTales set to Music from Around the Globe

World Music Institute

The 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 like you. We thank you!Podcast producer: Kate WinnAudio courtesy of Cliff Hahn SoundPodcast artwork

kids & family stories for kids

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30:47

Palestine - Thuraya and the Ghoul - Firas Zreik and...

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2026/09/14

Send us Fan Mail In this Palestinian folktale featuring our storyteller Bill Gordh and qanun master Firas Zreik, Thuraya is whisked away to a mysterious palace tower by a hungry ghoul—but she’s no helpless prisoner. With music, quick thinking, a little magic, and a daring new friend, Thuraya cooks up an escape plan full of surprises. A thrilling, funny, and enchanting tale about courage, creativity, and outsmarting monsters. Learn more about Firas Zreik: https://www.firaszreik.com WMI Plus At...

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33:57

Japan - The Dancing Tea Kettle with Kaoru Watanabe...

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2025/04/30

Send us a text 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! Once the tanuki returns to being a kettle, the old man boxes it up and gifts it to his handyman friend, Haruki, who discovers that it can dance! Haruki and the dancing kettle begin performing together, gaining fame and fortune all across Japan. Eve...

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36:53

India - A Flowering Tree with Saraswathi Ranganathan...

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2024/11/11

Send us a textIn 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 preparations. The blooms catch the eye of Neela, the king’s daughter, who wants to keep them all for herself, but Neela's brother, the prince, uncovers Gitika's secret and falls in love with her. Unfortunately, Neela's flower obsession leads to some se...

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31:28

West Africa - Why Sun and Moon Are Up in the Sky with...

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2024/04/17

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28:49

Ukraine - A Garment for the Moon with Lisa Gutkin and...

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2023/12/05

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Persia - Parinaz and the Golden Lamp with Mehrnam...

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2023/10/22

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31:19

China - The Dragon's Eye with Zhou Yi and Bill Gordh

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2023/08/04

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28:50

Morocco - The Sultan's Horse with Samir LanGus and...

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2023/07/30

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26:04

Finland - The Enchanted Kantele with Kardemimmit and...

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2023/05/01

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35:52

Tibet - The Gathering Tree with Techung and Bill Gordh

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2023/01/18

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28:19

South America - The Two Girls with Harpist Edmar...

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2022/06/02

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25:18

Brazil - Night Comes to the Rainforest with Cyro...

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2022/03/21

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25:44

Ireland - Red Rory and the Fairies with Seamus Egan...

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2022/03/16

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28:39

India - Grandmother Rabbit and the Elephant King with...

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2022/02/14

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