Powwow Spirit in the Black Hills of South Dakota

The Black Hills Powwow is the biggest powwow in the U.S., where dancers, singers, artists, and spectators come from across North America to honor the spirit and beauty of the Great Plains Indigenous culture. The powwow comes alive through handcrafted regalia and the spirited dancers who embody history. Join us as we take in the sounds and stories from this enduring celebration that bridges generations and cultures. We meet Ruben Little Head who has been an MC at the Black Hills Powwow for 17 years, dancer and former Miss Oglala Lakota Nation winner Santana Young Man Afraid of his Horses and we get a private concert from singing and drumming group Showtime. Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: - Ruben Little Head - Santana Young Man Afraid of his Horses - Showtime singers, Hunter Blasingame, Xavier Little Head and BJ Braveheart Recorded on-location, this audio adventure is designed to do more than just let you hear what it’s like to be there; it’s designed to let you feel what it’s like for real. Find out more at where you'll find lots of inspiration, ideas and everything else you need to know to plan your great South Dakota adventure. Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Brian Thacker wrote and presented the show. Jason Paton did the field recording and audio production. Aaron Millar is the executive producer.

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Powwow Spirit in the Black Hills of South Dakota is an episode from Armchair Explorer by Armchair Productions.

This episode is 25:12 long.

This episode was published on Nov 21, 2025.

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