Jan Blake

Jan Blake

storyteller extraordinaire

I first met Jan when she was on a British Council tour in Argentina and I was doing an author tour in the Cono Sur. Since then I have had the privilege of watching her tell stories (often from the Ashanti tradition, but also stories from other parts of the world) on more than one occasion. Her performances are spellbinding, and whatever the audience, the response to her extraordinary power, humour and artistry is always overwhelming.

To contact Jan (if you have need of a story teller, or if you want to know more about her storytelling school) click here

Jan Blake: Video

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To watch Jan tell a story (though without an audience for her to feed off - something she does so brilliantly in her performances) click here. Note: this may take some time to load up but it's worth waiting for.

Jan at the Spitz

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To listen to Jan talk about a great storytelling experience click here. Note: the Spitz is a gallery and music venue in London, UK.