Cuban Stories on The Green Plantain

We want to honor the men who gave their best to try to liberate Cuba from Castro and honor their families, too. I'm speaking of Assault Brigade 2506, who left on their mission from Guatemala and Nicar...

12 Apr 202222min

A dual-language episode. First narrated in English and then in Spanish. The Spanish portion starts midway in the recording. This story comes from Fernando Leyva’s book titled Consejos para mis nietos...

29 Mars 202218min

A dual-language episode. First narrated in English and then in Spanish. The Spanish portion starts midway in the recording. Are you ready to start the month of love with a beautiful and inspiring st...

1 Feb 202215min

A dual-language episode. First narrated in English and then in Spanish. The Spanish portion starts midway in the recording. In this story, the Green Plantain brings you a four-generation family Christ...

21 Dec 202118min

A dual-language episode. First narrated in English and then in Spanish. The Spanish portion starts midway in the recording. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to look forward to the end of the...

7 Dec 202112min

My sister Gloria, loved her adventures. In this episode you will hear how she got me to agree to go work at an orange packing house in Homestead, Florida. The adventure was not what we expected. I hop...

19 Okt 202126min

Sometimes we think we know our family history and then we are surprised through technology. Intrigued? Listen to our incredible journey and friendship. Dos Cubanitas in the USA tied by a long-time fa...

5 Okt 202116min

We welcome Betty Viamontes, a friend and author of the award Winning novel, Waiting on Zapote Street. Once again she has brought a gripping story to the pages of her latest book, Brothers: A Pedro Pan...

7 Sep 202120min