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Esta semana únete a Mel en Monterrey México en una aventura muy personal llena de familia y magia. El Día de los Muertos siempre ha atraído visitantes a la pequeña casa verde menta en la que vivía su abuelita. Pero esta vez uno de los espíritus no trama nada bueno. ¿Cómo se librarán de ellos?Créditos para Día de los Muertos:
Escrito e investigado por Mel MartinezInterpretada por Mel Martínez y Bryan Q.Editado, mezclado y masterizado por Belle Alatorre y M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como usted.

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This week join Mel in Monterrey Mexico on a very personal adventure full of family and magic. Dia De Los Muertos has always brought visitors to the little mint green house her abuelita lived in. But this time one of the spirits is up to no good. How will they get rid of them? Credits for Dia De Los Muertos:
Written and researched by Mel MartinezPerformed by Mel Martinez and Bryan QEdited, mixed, and mastered by Belle Alatorre and M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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Este episodio nos lleva al País Vasco, o Euskal Herria. Los vascos viven en una zona situada entre Francia y España, concretamente entre los Pirineos y el Golfo de Vizcaya. Su lengua, una de las etnias más antiguas de Europa, no tiene vínculos con las lenguas de la zona. Una cultura en la que el folclore y los mitos tienen una gran influencia en su sociedad. La mitología Vasca proviene de los 4 elementos: fuego, tierra, aire y agua. La tierra es el elemento central para ellos y la diosa de la tierra es Mari. Todos los dioses Vascos son, de hecho, diosas en la cultura Vasca. Su historia se basa en el conocimiento del mar, las mujeres líderes de su sociedad, la caza de brujas y las fiestas que abrazan su pasado, al tiempo que mantienen la tradición como parte de su mundo actual.Los vascos fueron perseguidos por aquellos que no entienden su forma de vida, por un miedo irracional e injustificable. Perseguidos durante la Inquisición Española, su cultura y tradición como curanderos ha sobrevivido y sigue siendo fuerte hoy en día con celebraciones que abrazan y recuerdan para siempre esa tradición. Desde el Día de San Juan hasta el Joaldunak, pasando por el Día de la Bruja, su mundo mágico y las lecciones de toda esa experiencia perduran con fuerza hoy en día. Créditos para Brujas de Zugarramurdi: Parte 1:
Escrito e investigado por Bryan QInterpretada por Mel Martínez, Aus de los Santos, Danielle Vigil, y Bryan Q.Editado, mezclado y masterizado por Belle Alatorre y M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como usted.

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This episode takes us to Basque Country, or Euskal Herria. The Basque live in an area existing between France and Spain; specifically between the Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay. One of the oldest ethnic groups in Europe, their language has no ties to the languages of the area. A culture where folklore and myths are a heavy influence in their society. Basque mythology comes from the 4 elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Earth is the core element for them and the goddess of earth is Mari. And she can take any shape. All Basque Gods are, in fact, Goddesses in the Basque culture. Their history is rooted in strong knowledge of the sea, strong women leaders in their society, witch hunts, and festivals that embrace their past, while maintaining tradition today as a part of their modern day world.The Basque were persecuted by those that don't understand their way of life, out of irrational and unjustifiable fear. Persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition, their culture and tradition as healers has survived and still stands strong today with celebrations embracing and forever remembering that tradition. From the Day of San Juan to the Joaldunak to the Day of the Witch, their magical world and the lessons from that whole experience lives on strong today.Credits for Witches Of Zugarramurdi:Written and researched by Bryan QPerformed by Bryan Q, Mel Martinez, Danielle Vigil, and Aus de Los SantosEdited, mixed, and mastered by Belle Alatorre and M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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Brujas de Zugarramurdi, Parte 1:El episodio de esta semana nos lleva al País Vasco, o Euskal Herria. Los Vascos viven en una zona situada entre Francia y España, concretamente entre los Pirineos y el Golfo de Vizcaya. Su lengua, una de las etnias más antiguas de Europa, no tiene relación con las lenguas de la zona. Una cultura en la que el folclore y los mitos tienen una gran influencia en su sociedad. Su historia está arraigada en el conocimiento del mar, las mujeres líderes de su sociedad, la caza de brujas y las fiestas que abrazan su pasado, al tiempo que mantienen la tradición hoy en día como parte de su mundo moderno.Créditos para Brujas de Zugarramurdi: Parte 1:
Escrito e investigado por Bryan QInterpretada por Mel Martínez, Aus de los Santos, Danielle Vigil, y Bryan Q.Editado, mezclado y masterizado por Belle Alatorre y M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como usted.

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Witches of Zugarramurdi, Part 1:This week’s episode takes us to Basque Country, or Euskal Herria. The Basque live in an area existing between France and Spain; specifically between the Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay. One of the oldest ethnic groups in Europe, their language has no ties to the languages of the area. A culture where folklore and myths are a heavy influence in their society. Their history is rooted in strong knowledge of the sea, strong women leaders in their society, witch hunts, and festivals that embrace their past, while maintaining tradition today as a part of their modern day world.Part 2 Coming October 11. Credits for Witches Of Zugarramurdi:
Written and researched by Bryan QPerformed by Bryan Q, Mel Martinez, Danielle Vigil, and Aus de Los SantosEdited, mixed, and mastered by Belle Alatorre and M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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¡Esta semana Mel y Bryan viajan a La Petaca en Nuevo León, México, donde encuentran a una Bruja de la vida real que necesita su ayuda! Los vecinos de Elida se están enfermando y creen que ella tiene la culpa. ¿Podrán los folcloristas y la bruja de Elida que entrena a Angie descubrir quién está lastimando realmente a sus vecinos?Créditos para Las Brujas de La Petaca:
Escrito e investigado por Mel MartinezInterpretada por Mel Martínez y Bryan Q.Editado, mezclado y masterizado por Belle Alatorre y M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como usted.

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This week Mel and Bryan travel to La Petaca in Nuevo Leon Mexico where they find a real life Bruja who needs their help! Elida's neighbors are getting sick and they think she is to blame. Will the Folklorists, and Elida's witch in training Angie, be able to find out who is actually hurting her neighbors?Credits for Las Brujas de La Petaca:
Written and researched by Mel MartinezPerformed by Mel Martinez and Bryan QEdited, mixed, and mastered by Belle Alatorre and M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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We have a very special episode to welcome us back fellow Folklorists. This week Mel travels to Louisiana where they and their friend find a real treasure. A cassette tape that tells a wonderful tale. Ellerbe Road School holds memories and secrets that have haunted folks for decades. Will those secrets finally be revealed? Find out in this week’s episode!Credits for Ellerbe Road School:Written and performed by AeJay Antonis MarquisFeaturing Mel MartinezEdited, mixed, and mastered by Belle Alatorre and M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.To learn more about The Quinan Street Project and The Folklorists visit quinanstreet.org/the-folklorists

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Bryan solo estaba tratando de ir a una boda. Estaba ocupándose de sus propios asuntos. ¡Pero a veces el folclore encuentra al folclorista!Mientras tanto, Mel tiene que ponerse su sombrero de investigación desde lejos para ayudar a descubrir qué le puede estar pasando a Bryan en todo el mundo en España.Créditos de La Chica de La Curva:Escrito e investigado por Bryan QInterpretada por Bryan Q y Mel MartínezEditado por Bryan Q y Belle Alatorre
Mezclado: Belle Alatorre
Masterizado por M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como tú.Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto de la calle Quinan y The Folklorists, visitehttps://quinanstreet.org/the-folklorists

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Bryan was just trying to go to a wedding. He was minding his own business. But sometimes the folklore finds the folklorist! Meanwhile, Mel has to put on their research hat from afar to help figure out what may be happening to Bryan all the way across the globe in Spain.Credits for La Chica de La Curva:
Written and researched by Bryan Q
Performed by Bryan Q and Mel Martinez
Edited by Bryan Q and M. Glenn Schuster
Mixed and Mastered by M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.To learn more about The Quinan Street Project and The Folklorists visithttps://quinanstreet.org/the-folklorists

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This week Mel and Bryan travel to Texas where they help an animal sanctuary keep their residents safe from unexplained attacks!Credits for El Chupacabra:
Written and researched by Mel Martinez
Performed by Mel Martinez and Bryan Q
Edited by Bryan Q and M. Glenn Schuster
Mixed and Mastered by M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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¡Esta semana, Mel y Bryan viajan a Texas, donde ayudan a un santuario de animales a mantener a sus residentes a salvo de ataques inexplicables!Créditos para El Chupcabra:Escrito e investigado por Mel MartínezInterpretada por Mel Martínez y Bryan QEditado por Bryan Q y Belle AlatorreMezclado: Belle AlatorreMasterizado por M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como tú.

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Esta semana Mel y Bryan viajan a Perú y la historia de los Chullachaki. ¡Ayuda a Mel a localizar a Bryan y salvarlo de este críptido imitador!Créditos para Chullachaki:Escrito e investigado por Bryan QuinnInterpretada por Bryan Quinn y Mel MartínezEditado por Bryan Quinn y Belle AlatorreMezclado: Belle AlatorreMasterizado por M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation y gente generosa como tú.

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This week Mel and Bryan travel to Peru and the story of the Chullachaki. Help Mel track down Bryan and save him from this copycat cryptid!Credits for Chullachaki:Written and researched by Bryan QuinnPerformed by Bryan Quinn and Mel MartinezEdited by Bryan Quinn and M. Glenn SchusterMixed and Mastered by M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.

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Los investigadores y aventureros del folclore Mel y Bryan comienzan su viaje por todo el mundo para ayudar a las personas con fantasmas, fantasmas y todas las cosas extrañas e inusuales. En este episodio de The Folklorists, Mel y Bryan viajan a la Ciudad de México, México, para ayudar a la amiga de Mel, Lupita, con una potencial inquietante del famoso espíritu LA LLORONA. ¿Cómo se enfrentará el equipo de folcloristas a un espíritu antiguo con una falda de serpiente? ¡Escucha para descubrirlo! Créditos para La Llorona: Escrito e investigado por Mel Martinez Interpretado por Mel Martinez y Bryan Quinn Editado por Bryan Quinn y M. Glenn Schuster Mezclado por Belle AlatorreMasterizado por M. Glenn Sound Los folcloristas está patrocinado por el California Arts Council, la Chamberlin Education Foundation, y generoso amigxs como tú.

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Folklore researchers and adventurers Mel and Bryan begin their journey across the globe to help people with haunts, spooks, and all things strange and unusual.In this episode of The Folklorists Mel and Bryan travel to Mexico City, Mexico to help Mel's friend Lupita with a potential haunting of the famous spirit LA LLORONA. How will the Folklorist team stand up to an ancient spirit with a snake skirt!? Listen to find out!Credits for La Llorona:Written and researched by Mel MartinezPerformed by Mel Martinez and Bryan QuinnEdited by Bryan Quinn and M. Glenn SchusterMixed and Mastered by M. Glenn SoundThe Folklorists is sponsored by the California Arts Council, the Chamberlin Education Foundation, and generous folx like you.