Peadar Murphy of Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a storyteller whose warmth, humor, and generous spirit reached far beyond his local storytelling community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peadar became an especially important part of Liz Weir’s virtual storytelling gatherings, helping Liz bring people together when gathering in person was no longer possible. Through those Zoom gatheringsContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Peadar Murphy (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Batt Burns (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Few storytellers embodied the living tradition of the Irish seanchaí more completely than Batt Burns. Through his voice, generations of listeners discovered not only the folktales of County Kerry but also the warmth, humor, and humanity that gave those stories life. Whether performing at international festivals, mentoring emerging storytellers, or welcoming visitors to his belovedContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Batt Burns (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Cap’s Off to You! – David Walker Brock (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
David Walker Brock never needed elaborate costumes or special effects to capture an audience. He simply stepped onto the storytelling stage barefoot, with a warm smile and an invitation to imagine. From the time he joined the Youth Storytelling Group at the Zula B. Wylie Library in Cedar Hill, Texas, under the mentorship of ToniContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – David Walker Brock (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”