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Product Identifiers

PublisherBaha'i Publishing

ISBN-101618511300

ISBN-139781618511300

eBay Product ID (ePID)6038537480

Product Key Features

Number of Pages300 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameArising

Publication Year2018

SubjectMusical Instruments / Woodwinds, Native Americans, Baha'i

TypeTextbook

AuthorKevin Locke

Subject AreaMusic, Religion, Biography & Autobiography

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight14.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2018-015663

SynopsisKevin Locke is a member of the Lakota tribe and a renowned hoop dancer, flutist, and storyteller. Spending time in Alaska, New Mexico, and South Dakota in his youth, Kevin saw firsthand the inspirational and tireless efforts of his mother, Patricia Locke, to empower native communities, and he began to immerse himself in Lakota customs. In what would prove to be a pivotal moment in Kevin's life, he learned the hoop dance for which he is most well known, and which he would travel the world performing. Kevin's stunning performances have offered audiences in every corner of the globe a glimpse of Lakota culture--reinforcing cultural and spiritual connections between people of all backgrounds. Throughout the pages of Arising , Kevin brings his international travels to life in colorful detail; reflects on the significance of his Bah ' Faith; recounts his experiences with his mother, a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award; and shares his understanding of Lakota belief and culture. The result is a beautiful book full of engaging stories and a deep spirituality that will touch the hearts of many readers., Kevin Locke is a member of the Lakota tribe and a renowned hoop dancer, flutist, and storyteller. Spending time in Alaska, New Mexico, and South Dakota in his youth, Kevin saw firsthand the inspirational and tireless efforts of his mother, Patricia Locke, to empower native communities, and he began to immerse himself in Lakota customs. In what would prove to be a pivotal moment in Kevin's life, he learned the hoop dance for which he is most well known, and which he would travel the world performing. Kevin's stunning performances have offered audiences in every corner of the globe a glimpse of Lakota culture--reinforcing cultural and spiritual connections between people of all backgrounds. Throughout the pages of Arising , Kevin brings his international travels to life in colorful detail; reflects on the significance of his Bahá'í Faith; recounts his experiences with his mother, a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award; and shares his understanding of Lakota belief and culture. The result is a beautiful book full of engaging stories and a deep spirituality that will touch the hearts of many readers.

LC Classification NumberML419.L63A3 2018