Our story is called “She Tells Seashells.” Versions of this tale come from the Zulu people of South Africa.
Voices in this episode include Elle Borders, Amy Brentano, Rya Cox, Adele Donnelly, Hrishikesh Hirway, Ken Jackson, Igor Shimelonis, Sidney Sholley, Mike Smith, Alexia Trainor, and Joaquina Kalukango.
Tony Award nominee Joaquina Kalukango has starred in many Broadway shows including
The Color Purple and
Lovecraft Country on HBO, and the movies
One Night in Miami and
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.
This episode was adapted for Circle Round by Rebecca Sheir. It was edited by Amory Sivertson. Original music and sound design is by Eric Shimelonis. Our artist is Sabina Hahn.