FolkTales set to Music from Around the Globe
The WMI FolkTales podcast is an award-winning production that features improvised re-imaginings of classic folk tales from around the world set to music. Hosted by acclaimed storyteller Bill Gordh, each episode invites a guest musician to improvise a culturally-appropriate score in dialogue with Bill’s inspired re-tellings of beloved stories from around the globe, followed by a brief conversation between Bill and the guest artist. Recommended for children of all ages.
WMI Folk Tales podcasts are supported by a grant from Con Edison and music lovers like you. We thank you!
podcast producer: Kate Winn
Podcast artwork courtesy of Cody Hudson - https://www.struggleinc.com
WMI Folk Tales podcasts are supported by a grant from Con Edison and music lovers like you. We thank you!
podcast producer: Kate Winn
Podcast artwork courtesy of Cody Hudson - https://www.struggleinc.com
FolkTales set to Music from Around the Globe
India - Grandmother Rabbit and the Elephant King with Saraswathi Ranganathan and Bill Gordh
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Saraswathi Ranganathan
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Season 1
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Episode 1
Storyteller Bill Gordh and veena player Saraswathi Ranganathan improvise the Indian folktale "Grandmother Rabbit and The Elephant King", an enchanting story that dives into the drama between two ponds, one ruled by rabbits and the other by elephants. When the elephant's watering hole dries up, they barge into the bunny's pond, causing chaos. But wise Grandmother Rabbit has a plan to reclaim their turf.
More about Saraswathi Ranganathan
WMI FolkTales podcasts are supported by a grant from Con Edison and world music lovers like you. We thank you!
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