In the News!

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Watch April on the Historic Hudson Valley’s

Interactive Site

People Not Property


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National Storytelling Network Announces Two

J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Winners For 2020


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stories and Songs of Freedom with April Armstrong and Her Trio

Performing at The Apollo Theater’s School Day Live with Mario E. Sprouse, piano, Ayodele Maakheru, guitar and Napoleon Revels-Bey, drums

https://www.apollotheater.org/education/schools/school-day-live-events/

I remember smiling throughout the program because I felt like she had us under a spell.
— Linda H Humes, Ed.D Executive Director Yaffa Cultural Arts Inc. Education Chair National Association of Black Storytellers

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Receiving Bronx Council for the arts 2015 brio award in Storytelling


We had a wonderful time with you! The students and faculty learned so much.
— Kathryn Dodge, Librarian, The Savannah Country Day School
Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful stories with the Montclair community!
— Enola Romano, Senior Youth Services Librarian Montclair Free Public Library

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Storytelling article with april at warner library in tarrytown, ny

Thank you again for the excellent storytelling performances. Both the children and the adults were captivated by your unique storytelling abilities.
— Robyn Sklar, Program Coordinator, Everybody Wins! Foundation, Inc.


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april performing at connecticut college storytelling festival 2013