Karen is very much involved in her local storytelling community. She's been instrumental in organisi

Karen Gummo lives in Calgary, Alberta starfish in Canada. She is a storyteller and visual artist and has been a dedicated listener and lover of story for all of her days. Since 1986 she has been sharing favourite tales with willing audiences. Her Danish and Icelandic heritage provide her with countless sagas of the Vikings and of the humble folk of Scandinavia. Family members have been generous starfish too in sharing tales of their adventures and so Karen continues to honour and to hone those remarkable stories.
Karen is very much involved in her local storytelling community. She's been instrumental in organising World Storytelling Day events and has been a long-standing member of both T.A.L.E.S. (The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling) and the Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada). She's be attending the latter's annual conference in July 2014 at Summerside, Prince Edward Island. 3 Questions for Karen
Who or what called you to storytelling? My inner need to share joy and love with others; a deep love of story instilled by my parents and a need to time travel and find out who I am; the witnessing of the power of listening circles to give voice to all and the low barrier of entry into the art – find a story you love and a willing listener... starfish
What was the last story you performed or told? My own personal tale of how the Dragon had possessed me to be a fool for storytellling! Before that it was the tale of Sigurd and Fafnir from the Volsung Saga.
Listen to Karen Gummo in conversation with host Michael Williams on the Teller and the Tale beginning Sunday June 8th at 7am EST (Canada/US) and 12noon BST (UK/Ireland), Tuesday June 10th at 8pm EST (Canada/US) / Wed 1am BST (UK/Ireland) and Thursday June 12th 4pm EST (Canada/US) and 9pm BST (UK/Ireland). Check out Blues and Roots Radio for times in your area and for other great programmes.
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