Williams has been performing professionally as a storyteller for more than 14 yearsl. She has traveled around the US and as far away as Hawaii, Germany, and Africa telling stories. Williams is currently the Arts Industry Director for the Mississippi Arts Commission and host of the agency's weekly radio program.
Tingle is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a sought-after speaker and storyteller, and an award-winning author of Native American fiction and folklore. He often accompanies himself on the American Indian flute and whale-skin drum. Tingle currently teaches a summer storytelling course at Santa Fe, New Mexico, sponsored by Oklahoma University.
This performance is partially funded under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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