JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Kevin Locke has traveled the world, bringing his performance and knowledge to more than 90 different countries for the past 40 years.
On Thursday, Locke brought his experienced show to Jamestown for the Jamestown Arts Center’s Downtown Arts Market.
Locke is a world famous visionary Hoop Dancer, preeminent player of the Indigenous Northern Plains flute, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador, recording artist and educator.
While Locke is Lakota and Anishnabe, he says his performance is more than that.
Locke was at the Arts Center earlier in the day and held a 2-hour flute making class. Those who were in the class joined Locke for a demonstration during the Downtown Arts Market.
“Through his performances, he engages people of all ages as active participants in the Hoop Dance,” the Jamestown Arts Center states. “This allows his audience to immerse themselves in the art of storytelling through dance and music, a deep rooted tradition in his culture.”
When asked what started his journey, he says encouragement at a young age was a major driving force.
Locke says in his time, he’s traveled to 97 different countries. While most of that was back in the 70’s and 80’s, he says he continues to perform a lot.
You can learn more about Kevin Locke at kevinlocke.com.
The Jamestown Downtown Arts Market is held every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM through August.
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Below video courtesy of the Jamestown Arts Center