Storytelling, drumming, spoken word, dancing and singing were some of the talents enjoyed by an overflow crow during the Evening of Arts, held as a kick-off to the 35th Annual, “In the Tradition…..” National Storytelling Conference and Festival held Nov. 8-12, in Wichita.
Storytellers from across the country attended the conference which was hosted by the Wichita Griots: Keepers of the Stories, one of 15 affiliate chapters of the National Association of Black Storytellers.
The free program offered for the local community was held on Wed. Nov. 8 at the Wichita Marriott Grand Ballroom. The event opened with a reception and was followed by a program of Drumming, Negro spirituals, African dancers, storytelling and spoken word performances.
Other conference events included a Gala Concert on Nov. 9, The “In the Tradition Concert on Nov. 10, a Zora Neale Hurston Concert on Nov. 11 and concluded with the Mama Linda Goss Spiritual Breakfast Concert.