Diane Ferlatte
Bio:
Dianne Ferlatte says that one of her most vivid childhood memories is of listening to her relatives tell stories on her grandparent's porch in New Orleans. She views storytelling as a traditional art form and as a way to pass on history, culture and values. She loves to share Southern and African-American tales.
Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed:
2001
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Lyn Ford
Bio:
Lyn Ford carries on a family tradition by sharing stories from her multicultural heritage and continues to honor her father through presentations she call "Home-Fried Tales” Lyn is eager to tell you tales about rabbits, “haints and spooks” and stories about her “family, foes and friends” Lyn was the first Ohio storyteller to be nominated as an individual artist for a Governor's Award for the Arts. Lyn says, I think I"m doing what my grandfolks would have wanted me to do, I’m passing on the gift of stories.”
Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed:
2008 ,
2004
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