Letters to the Argus Leader: Lakota Music Project

Chuck C. Tufty
President
Crystal Theatre Board
Flandreau

On May 20, the Crystal Theatre in Flandreau had the opportunity to host the Lakota Music Project, a collaborative effort by the Porcupine Singers and the Dakota Chamber Orchestra to provide music from two distinct and different cultures. The results were wonderful, and the credit goes to symphony Conductor David Gier and Barry LeBeau for the vision to make it happen and to the symphony members, Melvin Young Bear and drummers for putting the music together.

Those in attendance now have a much greater appreciation for the music of both cultures, and we definitely feel the musical gap has been bridged.

The audience truly appreciated the opportunity to attend this premier event in Flandreau, and the standing ovations attested to that.