| Mandan-Hidatsa
storyteller and musician Keith Bear weaves a magic of story, song,
history and personal reflection that enchants audiences of all ages.
Reflecting the dignity and spiritual wisdom of his ancestors, he
inspires reverence for the earth, gratitude for the diversity of
human experience and appreciation of the beauty of traditional Native
songs and stories, many of which have been handed down for more
than 300 years. |
"To
live upon this land, to take the gifts she gives us is a great and
wonderful thing. To listen to the river as it sings before it freezes,
it sounds like small bells ringing. That water gives us life." —
Keith Bear |
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PROGRAMS
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Keith
Bear, music and stories of the earth and her people. Keith
has appeared as a solo presenter and storyteller with the Smithsonian
Folklife festival, the Kennedy Center, Lewis & Clark Bicentennial
signature events throughout the US, International Storytellers
Festival in Wales, UK; for the North Dakota Arts Council, and
cultural programs throughout Europe. He has soloed with the National
Symphony, Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber
Orchestra in performances of The Fable of Old Turtle Symphony
(composer: Linda Tutas Haugen).
People
of the Willows (with Gary Stroutsos, flute; Jovino SantosNeto,
keyboards).
An evening of song and story from the heart of the Plains, based
on this trio's critically acclaimed CD of the same name. This
trio also performs together The Waters Speak, an intertribal performance
of traditional and original music and story, and a message of
unity presented in cooperation with local Native people.
Assemblies,
Residencies (schools, youth programs and camps).
Keith Bear's storytelling and Native craft programs teach students
respect for self and elders, integrity, reverence for the earth,
and appreciation of diversity. Residencies work across the curriculum
through art, music, history, and language arts. Inquire about
Lewis & Clark themes and flute-making residencies as well as other
options.
"One thing I learned is to still be kind to people, even
if they look different." Sidney, Kirkland WA grade school
assembly
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Keith
Bear also makes and sells traditional Native flutes. For custom
orders, please email orders@keithbear.net.
Represented
by:
Kathleen Hosfeld
Hosfeld Artist Management
www.hosfeldartists.com
206.909.9442
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