Legacy

Legacy

Legacy

Legacy

Folktales From
the Bronx

A tapestry of local voices, stories, and extraordinary experiences from the community!

Myth

Myth

Myth

Urban Legends

Urban Legends

Urban Legends

Parables

Parables

Parables

Folktales of the Bronx is an interactive digital archive that honors the Bronxs deep oral storytelling traditions through a creative lens. Blending the legacy of the griot and hip-hop, this project invites Bronx residents to share their personal folktales, myths, and miraculous experiences through a community hotline. Each story is available to stream on this website, where its paired with vibrant and abstract visuals, creating a tapestry of local voices and artistic expression. Like crate-digging, Folktales of the Bronx brings together diverse narratives to preserve the essence of Bronx culture and inspire a new generation of storytelling.

About

Folktales of the Bronx is an interactive digital archive that honors the Bronxs deep oral storytelling traditions through a creative lens. Blending the legacy of the griot and hip-hop, this project invites Bronx residents to share their personal folktales, myths, and miraculous experiences through a community hotline. Each story is available to stream on this website, where its paired with vibrant and abstract visuals, creating a tapestry of local voices and artistic expression. Like crate-digging, Folktales of the Bronx brings together diverse narratives to preserve the essence of Bronx culture and inspire a new generation of storytelling.

About

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Jaleeca

Yancy

Project Designer/Artist

Team Image

Jaleeca

Yancy

Project Designer/Artist

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Bronx Council

on the Arts

Community Engagement Grants (CEGs)

Team Image

Bronx Council

on the Arts

Community Engagement Grants (CEGs)

Welcome to Folktales from the Bronx!

Share a story, legend, or myth from the Bronxgive it a title, tell your tale, and nd mention which Bronx community you represent. 

Keep it anonymousdont share personal info.

Step into your story and let it be heard!

Be sure to check back in the story archive to hear if your tale has been featured.

Folktales From
the Bronx

Stories Archived

Stories Archived

Stories Archived

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Tales

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Tales

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Myths

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Myths

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Myths

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Urban Legends

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Urban Legends

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Urban Legends

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Collective Voices

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Collective Voices

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Collective Voices

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