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Standing Horse has been singing most of their lives, most of them all together and some new comers. They have great respect for their drum and know how to conduct themselves around that drum because it is not just an object it is a spirit. Their knowledge of the songs in our part of Indian Country are strong. The way they sing in unison the way there songs are sooo unique the way they carry the melody, the way they keep on time. Throughout every round of powwow idol they have proved themselves to be true idols with coming up with the best songs they can and singing them beautifully. They make their own music but yet it still sticks to our culture without sticking out like a sore thumb. You have to think about a style someone can really dance hard to and that's what Standing Horse does they sing so that people will dance and not for themselves to be noticed. They are a very humble group and will honor being a Powwow Idol with pride and dignity and still be the down to earth people they are. Just think about what the majority of Native people in Indian country would do if they for reals went to powwows, got on the dance floors of champion dancers and how they would feel dancing to a great drum group like this. I hope and pray that these singers make it because they deserve it! Mitakuye Owasin!
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