Hellen Alumbe Namai performs internationally and is known for her use of song, chant, banter, and dramatic narration.
Photo by Rachel Winslow, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Hellen Alumbe Namai performs for a full house with musical accompaniment from Kenge Kenge.
Photo by Rachel Winslow, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Hellen Alumbe Namai uses riddles, music, sayings, dance, and movement during her storytelling performances.
Photo by Brian Barger, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Hellen Alumbe Namai is an integral member of the Zamaleo sigana storytelling community, which uses riddles, music, sayings, dance, and movement to create a dynamic, interactive experience. She began as an actress and soon turned to storytelling full time. As a professional storyteller she has toured internationally performing dramatic narration, banter, chant, recitation, and song.
