Words with Rhythm- Hip Hop Workshop
Week of July 30, 2022
Ever since Erin Miller was a child, he found immense joy in storytelling and acting. In 2009 he finally decided to attend the school of storytelling at Emerson College where he obtained his certificate of storytelling. He went on to apply his skills as a storyteller to his spoken word performances and eventually, into becoming a Hip-Hop emcee, producer, arranger, and band leader. With more than 15 years of working in the music industry, Erin has honed his craft as a storyteller and modern day bard by turning spoken-word and stories into intricate sound productions and stage performances. His fusion band, Subconscious Culture is still ongoing, and their new album, “What Separates Us” is out now on all streaming platforms. In the last three years, Erin Miller has been working on honing his skills as an audiobook narrator, voice actor, and producer. He is also the author and voice talent of his new podcast series, “Betwixt the Veil”. A fantasy, in which once a month, will delve into a world where magic, mystery, and myths come to life. Prepare to embark on a journey through our known world, into those of the fey, and beyond! A world where creatures that were thought to be legends, walk among us; where magic, conjures, crafts create our existence! This showcases his talent as a narrator, writer, and storyteller bringing to you quality content that will keep you wanting more. Occasionally throughout this journey, you will have the opportunity to experience some dazzling and delightfully collaborative short stories written by a guest author, and narrated by Erin Miller alongside guest story tellers.
Talilo Marfil Is a West Bisayan, Filipino-American Hip Hop Artist and Teacher residing in The Rose City, Portland, Oregon. He has shared the stage with Afroman, Spice One, Andre Nickatina, Gift of Gab, Lighter shades of Brown, and Baby Bash.
For the past decade, he has dedicated his life to providing the next generation with the tools to express their own stories. In 2014 he was instrumental in throwing Stories from the streets at Pioneer square, a benefit show for NAFY’s music Program AMP serving homeless youth in the Portland Metro Area. Combining his passions for music, video, and teaching, Co-founded Cypher Cure in 2016 and currently sits on the board of OTF.
He then started a youth center called Ascending Flow in Klamath Falls, Oregon focused on mentoring marginalized youth. He threw a celebratory grand opening bringing hip hop to their Third Thursday event for the first time in its Towns History. Now back in Portland, in partnership with New Narrative, he has opened up Ascending Flow on 122nd focused on mentoring Foster Alums aging out of the DHS system on their path to independence and connecting music and expression at the forefront of their work.