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Santana:
War Chief of the
Mescalero Apache
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Sharing The Gift
is a well written, straight forward presentation of Lakota music, not
only about its structure but also about its application within the culture.
It is informative as well as educational, and it is easy to read. Designed
for those with little or no knowledge of Lakota music, the reader will
have a good foundation for appreciating the music once read completely.
I recommend this text for the classroom of any level of education as
an introductory course.
Howard Bad Hand
Lakota singer, composer and songkeeper
Widely recognized lecturer and teacher
--- within the Lakota heart a universe is concealed. Music is a doorway
into that universe. Herein Dr. Theisz and associates offer tools and
insights that will provide students with the means to explore that universe
and penetrate its mysteries. This work goes far to realize a personal
dream of mine that the richness of the Lakota heritage will be more
appreciated and that the visions, hopes, and dreams of the people, past
and present, as expressed through music, will live! Hecel, oyate ki
nipikte!
Kevin Locke
Traditional Lakota flute player and teacher
Professional recording artist
Based on many years
of study and performance of Lakota music, Theisz’s Sharing the
Gift of Lakota Song presents a succinct and insightful introduction
to Lakota secular music, designed especially for classroom use. The
book and accompanying CD provide a rich variety of native voices and
are valuable resources for the study of Lakota song and musical genres.
Dr. Raymond J. DeMallie
Director, American Indian Studies Research Institute
Indiana University, Bloomington
Through this book and the accompanying sound track,
several of the preeminent Lakota singers of the past half century tell
their own stories about their lives and roles as composers, singers
and caretakers of their songs and their musical traditions. Dr. Theisz’s
commentary and analysis provide valuable insight from the perspective
of an insider who is both a credentialed scholar and an accomplished
singer, and who has been a participant in these traditions for over
four decades. All students of Lakota music, whether newcomers or veterans,
will find this to be a book they can learn from and enjoy.
Tom Teegarden
CEO of Acoma Enterprises
Widely recognized Lakota singer and composer
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