Story of the Month
A podcast featuring stories told by Diane Wolkstein.
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
This month, we'd like to share with you a sneak preview from the long–awaited release of The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales on CD (coming soon from Cloudstone and Roomful of Sky Records): the story of the incredible race of "Horse and Toad."
Diane Wolkstein traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in the 1970's in search of stories and songs, and recorded a rich collection of Haitian tales. With delightful musical accompaniment by Shirley Keller, Diane tells five of these stories so intimately and exuberantly we feel as if she is sitting directly in front of us. From orange trees growing at a child's command to toad bridegrooms, these stories suitable for all ages create a world of wonder and mystery and invite us into the unique culture and imagination of the Haitian people.
Please check back with us soon for full release information and to order your copy!
Tuesday Aug 04, 2009
Tuesday Aug 04, 2009
The heat of summer has finally found New York. To get your mind off the high temperatures and into a story, we bring you a tale from Liberia: "The Cow-Tail Switch", collected by Harold Courlander, published by Henry Holt and Company.
Diane Wolkstein brings this African folktale to life with Jim Bartow on guitar and Andre Fisher on congas. We hope you enjoy it and that you come out to see Diane and other master storytellers LIVE in Central Park for Stories at the Statue - every Saturday now through September 26th! For details and a full schedule, please visit http://www.dianewolkstein.com.
Thursday Jun 04, 2009
Thursday Jun 04, 2009
Happy Summer!
We greet both the Summer and YOU with a beautiful story by naturalist and author Byrd Baylor told by Diane Wolkstein with music by Michael Moss: The Way to Start A Day, published by Aladdin. Just in time for the Summer Solstice on June 21st.
This lovely tale shares how people all over the world celebrate the sunrise. You can celebrate by joining Diane and other master storytellers in Central Park for Stories at the Statue - now in it's 53rd year! For details and a full schedule, please visit http://www.dianewolkstein.com.
Thursday Mar 05, 2009
Thursday Mar 05, 2009
The weather outside has been frightful. Things could always be worse - it could be the forecast from our story for March: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Enjoy this story by Judy Barrett, read by Diane Wolkstein.
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Psyche and Eros, considered by Carl Jung to be “the seminal myth of western civilization” is also a great love story. The beautiful princess Psyche has everything; unfortunately, she and her parents do not pay proper respect to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Slighted, Aphrodite sets Psyche four impossible tasks. As she journeys toward love, Psyche also moves toward (psyche) becoming herself.
***Holiday special: Order the complete CD Psyche & Eros told by Diane Wolkstein for only $10 if you order before February 14th. Listen to the great Greek Love story together with your beloveds. Visit http://www.dianewolkstein.com to order today.
Friday Jan 09, 2009
Friday Jan 09, 2009
Hello and Happy New Year from WSToRY! This cold January we offer you another selection by M.B. Goffstein as told by Diane Wolkstein. The story is "My Noah's Ark", published by Harper & Row. It's a beautiful little story about an old woman reminiscing about her father. We hope you enjoy it.
Monday Dec 01, 2008
Monday Dec 01, 2008
Each week throughout the world Jews read a section of the Bible on Saturdays in Synagogue. The reading of the long story of Joseph occurs during the month of December.
This month we are delighted to share three tracks from Diane Wolkstein’s CD Joseph: The Master Dreamer, winner of the Parent’s Choice Gold Seal Award. In these selections, Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt, Juda speaks for the brothers and finally Joseph reconciles with his brothers. This CD makes a perfect holiday present for people of all faiths who care about reconciliation. To purchase the CD for only $15, visit our website.
Happy Holidays!
Monday Dec 01, 2008
Monday Dec 01, 2008
Monday Nov 10, 2008
Monday Nov 10, 2008
When Fall begins to settle in we all love to cuddle-up under a warm blanket with a bowl of soup and hear a story. So does Mitzi! Enjoy our November offering, Diane Wolkstein telling "Tell Me a Mitzi" by Lore Segal.