First Night Providence Preview

By Deborah Becker, Focus Rhode Island

Providence – Deborah Becker speaks with two artist who will be among the hundreds of artists and performers at First Night Providence this year. Storyteller Tejumola Ologboni discusses why he describes himself as a 'verbal illusionist' and talks about his the african heritage of his storytelling
Ellen Santaniello, of the Zorgina Vocal Ensemble discusses their focus on music about women. We also talk with Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher.