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In January, 1981, I performed with Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, Buffy Sainte - Marie, and Native American actor Will Sampson at the Mikasookie All - Indian Arts Festival in Florida. During one of the concerts, I met and performed with Kevin Locke, a young Lakota traditional singer, hoop dancer and flute player. Kevin taught me the Honor Song for Sitting Bull, sung for over a century to celebrate the spirit of the great Lakota leader.Kevin's name appears in the score, along with that of Margot Thunderbird, a Shinnecock singer, who taught me the four - bar motif that appears in the second variation of the concerto. I mention their names here to honor native American traditions and to thank these two wonderful singers for the gift of their commitment to the traditional music of their peoples. Both melodies are well - known social songs, reflecting the deep power and beauty of the Indian Nations.

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Honor Song for Sitting Bull (Amram David)