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Siblings Maya and King travel through Harlem's history to meet legends like Marcus Garvey and Thelonious Monk, helping them overcome obstacles with magic and
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Join siblings Maya and King as they embark on thrilling time-traveling adventures through the rich history of Harlem! Guided by the wise and mysterious Professor and their magical butterfly companion, Wings, they journey back in time to meet legendary figures like Marcus Garvey, Thelonious Monk, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Each episode brings exciting challenges as Maya and King help historical icons overcome obstacles, all while learning about the people, places, and events that shaped Harlem’s legacy. With music, humor, and a touch of magic, The Harlem Time Trotters is an engaging and educational audio adventure for listeners of all ages!
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- GoKidGo
- Format
- Best in order
- Typical length
- 13 min
- Episodes
- 30
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Episodes
30 episodes
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H is for Hair
12 min 8 July 2026Maya and King travel back to 1913 to meet Madame C.J. Walker.
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K is for Kids
12 min 17 June 2026Maya and King travel back to 1952 to meet Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark and Dr. Kenneth Clark.
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D is for Dance Shoes
14 min 27 May 2026Maya and King travel back to 1925 to meet Josephine Baker.
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S is for School
13 min 5 May 2026Maya and King travel back to 1856 to meet Lydia F. Wadleigh.
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M is for Magazine
12 min 21 April 2026Maya and King travel back to 1920 to meet Jessie R. Fauset.
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P is for Protest
13 min 24 March 2026Maya and King travel back to 1934 to meet Reverend John Howard Johnson.
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S is for Stage
12 min 10 March 2026Maya and King travel back to 1932 to meet The Nicholas Brothers.
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T is for Travel
13 min 24 February 2026Maya and King travel back to 1919 to meet Claude McKay.
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C is for Comedian
12 min 10 February 2026Maya and King travel back to 1923 to meet Jackie “Moms” Mabley.
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O is for Opera
13 min 27 January 2026Maya and King travel back to 1947 to meet Marian Anderson.
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P is for Photographer
14 min 14 January 2026Maya and King travel back to 1916 to meet James Van Der Zee.
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W Is for Writer
13 min 30 December 2025Maya and King travel back to 1939 to meet Countee Cullen.
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B Is for Boxer
12 min 16 December 2025Maya and King travel back to 1894 to meet Jack Johnson.
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C Is for Club
12 min 2 December 2025Maya and King travel back to 1924 to meet Charles S. Johnson.
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P is for Policeman
11 min 11 November 2025Maya and King travel back to 1941 to meet Samuel J. Battle.
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S is for Sculptor
14 min 4 November 2025Maya and King travel back to 1937 to meet Augusta Savage.
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B is for Businesswoman
14 min 5 August 2025Maya and King travel back to 1927 to A’Lelia Walker.
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F is for Festival
13 min 22 July 2025Maya and King travel back to 1969 to meet Tony Lawrence.
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A is for Actor
15 min 8 July 2025Maya and King travel back to 1926 to meet Florence Mills.
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G is for Grave
15 min 24 June 2025Maya and King travel back to 1891 to meet Richard Theodore Greener.
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S is for Store
13 min 10 June 2025Maya and King travel back to 1943 to meet Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
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D is for Director
14 min 27 May 2025Maya and King travel back to 1940 to meet Abram Hill.
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C is for Coach
14 min 13 May 2025Maya and King travel back to 1939 to meet Bob Douglas.
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P is for Pastor
12 min 29 April 2025Maya and King travel back to 1936 to meet Reverend Benjamin C. Robeson.
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B is for Ballroom
13 min 15 April 2025Maya and King travel back to 1939 to meet Charles Buchanan.
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T is for Theater
12 min 1 April 2025Maya and King travel back to 1934 to meet Ella Fitzgerald.
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B is for Beds
14 min 18 March 2025Maya and King travel back to 1941 to meet Thelonious Monk.
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A is for Alleyways
13 min 4 March 2025Maya and King travel back to 1902 to meet Will Marion Cook.
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P is for Porch
12 min 10 February 2025Maya and King gear up for a casual stroll down historical Astor Row, only to discover they've been transported to 1918 Harlem to help Marcus Garvey realize his dream of starting his influential newspaper amidst fears of backlash.
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S is for Soldiers
17 min 3 February 2025Maya and King learn the Professor’s secret, and travel back to 1917 to meet the Harlem Hellfighters.
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