In Part Two of our first-ever Live Storytelling episode, we dive back into our January Open Mic Night at Fonville Press. We were blessed to have 5x Grammy Award winner and one of the most sought-after vocal producers in the game, Kuk Harrell, as our Featured Storyteller. 
Described as “defining the role of the modern vocal producer,” Kuk has worked with artists such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Cher, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Lorde, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Sting, and many others.

As an ode to this musical storyteller and the places we’ve all been and will go, the theme for the evening was ORIGIN STORIES. In part two, it paves the way for tales from a memoir titled "White People and Wonder Bread," a look at consciousness as a celestial reward, and a mother-to-be hearing her child's heartbeat for the first time. Kuk himself wowed guests with his faith-filled origin story that began in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, and opened doors to music career milestones like being honored with his multiple Grammys, working as a composer and engineer on Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” and working with musical legend Cher (in her bedroom!). But as for his biggest achievement of all, he'll be the first to tell you nothing compares to family.  

This episode features stories told by: 

Lucinda Bunn

Milton Siegele

Kristy Gustafson 

Kuk Harrell

With the help of Isacks Imagery, this livestream was originally recorded on January 7th, 2023 at Fonville Press in Alys Beach. 

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