Helen Cordero is credited with creating the first storyteller sculpture (in 1964) in honor of her grandfather, a tribal storyteller. Storytellers (a man or woman with an open mouth, who is surrounded by many children or animals) were first introduced by the Cochiti Pueblo Indians in New Mexico. Since 1982, Locke has recorded 12 albums of music and stories.New Mexico Ceramic Figurine of Pueblo Indian Storyteller Woman with Five Children (Three Quarter View) New Mexican ceramic storyteller figurine with a woman, five children, and a dog. “Through my music and dance, I want to create a positive awareness of the oneness of humanity,” he said. Locke said his goal is to empower today’s youth in culture and “raise awareness of the oneness we share as human beings.” His belief in the unity of humankind is expressed dramatically in the traditional hoop dance, which he said illustrates the roles and responsibilities that all human beings have within the hoops, or circles, of life.
A recipient of the National Heritage Fellowship, Locke has performed for more than 40 years to hundreds of thousands of people in more than 90 countries. Of Lakota and Anishnabe descent, Locke is a world famous hoop dancer, preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist, and educator. Tickets, which are $12 for the public and free to Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID, will be available at the door on the night of the performance. SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV - Shepherd University and Speak Story Series will present a special concert with South Dakota’s Native American storyteller Kevin Locke (Tokaheya Inajin in Lakota) on Tuesday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. Speak Story Series to host Native American storyteller July 11
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