The Heart of Storytelling

Written by: Alyssa Curtayne
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  • Summary

  • In this podcast, we will explore the art of oral storytelling; looking at its history, its relevance today and discovering storytellers who are passionate about bringing stories to you in the oral form. Each week we hear from a new storyteller who will bring a story to life and share their journey into this traditional artform.
    Copyright Alyssa Curtayne
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Episodes
  • Melissa Min and sacred story medicine

    Melissa Min and sacred story medicine
    Feb 20 2025
    Melissa Min is one of West Australia’s most prominent storytellers. She works with language, myth and story to evoke a deep sense of connection, belonging and healing. Melissa is a passionate advocate for bringing creative and artistic practices to community spaces. She facilitates storytelling events, poetry circles and creative writing sessions throughout Perth and the South West of WA.
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    42 mins
  • Kavita Shah and weaving the story

    Kavita Shah and weaving the story
    Feb 6 2025
    Kavita breathes stories and is a passionate professional storyteller. She facilitates storytelling experiences for children and adults utilising various storytelling techniques and art therapies methods. Her lively storytelling performances using different storytelling styles keep people of all ages spell-bound. Her repertoire of stories includes a wide range of Indian and other Asian folktales, European fairy tales, Personal and Family stories, True-life incidents, and modern stories from numerous cultures. Different Artforms like Oral Storytelling, Kamishibai (Japanese), Kawwad- DashaAvtara (Rajasthan), Musical Storytelling with Rhythmic Beats, Tandem Telling, Story Cards, Story Performances Solo and Tandem, Crankie Storytelling, and many more to be performed promoting Indian Art and Culture.InstagramFacebookWebsite : www.kathakahani.co.in
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    49 mins
  • Brian Walsh and Irish tales and landscapes

    Brian Walsh and Irish tales and landscapes
    Jan 23 2025
    “Do Scéalaí Ceanadach le Scéalta Éireannacha!”
    “Your Canadian Teller of Irish Tales!”Brian Walsh is a professional storyteller specializes in Irish Folktales and Mythology as a source of wisdom and humor, discomfort and delight. Brian’s background is in Psychotherapy, World Religions, and Celtic Studies. He has told at diverse venues including the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, the Niagara Irish Festival, Schools/Universities, and around the campfire under the stars.Find him on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/brianwalsh.ca/
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    51 mins

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