Music at Imago presents RI Black Storytellers Rachel Briggs and Marlon Carey

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Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Rhode Island Black Storytellers Rachel Briggs and Marlon Carey as part of its Music at Imago series at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 13 at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Rachel Briggs is an emerging writer and spoken word poet, a member of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers and dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling. As a “culture keeper,” she adheres to the African tradition of oral storytelling to pass on wisdom, history, and cultural information to nurture a sense of community.
Marlon Carey is a multitalented artist, community builder and inspiration, working to make positive changes to the world. As a storyteller, he weaves an intricate tapestry with words, using a variety of methods with respect to the Storyteller traditions of old. For information, visit https://ribsfest.org/tellers/ .

Admission is $20. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance on EventBrite at: https://blackstorytellersatimago.eventbrite.com or reserved by emailing MusicAtImago@gmail.com or calling 401-392-1322.

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