John G. Neihardt (1881-1973)
Lyric Videos
Black Elk's Prayer
The following video clip features John Neihardt reciting Black Elk's Prayer. Neihardt wrote the prayer shortly after the 1931 historic talks he had with Black Elk at Pine Ridge Reservation. He was able to capture in poetic form what the great Sioux holy man was relating to him in Lakota conversation. In 1971 Neihardt recorded his recitation of the prayer. Thirty five years later, grandson Robin composed the music and combined it digitally with John Neihardt's recording. The old photos in the video clip were taken by John Neihardt and his daughter Hilda during the 1931 meetings.
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Easter Poem
The following video clip features John Neihardt reciting his Easter Poem. Easter is from his collection of poems, "The Poet's Town". This and other collections are available in the book titled: "Lyric and Dramatic Poems of John G. Neihardt" published by the University of Nebraska Press. Copies of the book are available in the Neihardt Bookstore.
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