Jan Smith, SOMOS Executive Director, interviews the storytellers who will entertain audiences and lead workshops over October 9th and 10th, 2020.

We invite you to get to know the Taos Storytelling Festival storytellers!


Gayle Ross

An enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation
and a direct descendant of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee
during the infamous “Trail of Tears.”
WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW (23:51 minutes)

 

Pat McCabe

A Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer,
ceremonial leader, and international speaker.
WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW (11:25 minutes)

 

 


Cisco Guevara

Local storytelling legend, owner of Los Rios River Runners,
and multigenerational New Mexican.
WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW (15:17 minutes)

 

Learn more about the Taos Storytelling Festival 2020