Standing with Eagles. The music of Louis Wayne Ballard
Louis Wayne Ballard (1931-2007) \u2013 also known as 'Honganozhe', which means 'Stands with Eagles' in the Quapaw language \u2013 was the first indigenous North American composer of art music, and his extensive knowledge of the music, dance and mythology of this culture informed his compositions. This podcast reviews a new album of his works that are eclectic in style, uniquely varied and thoroughly engaging. The presenter is Raymond Bisha. The guests are conductor John Jeter and Jerod Impich-ch\u0101achaaha Tate, who was a student, friend and colleague of the composer.