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Long distance running has long held symbolic meaning for many Native Americans, particularly Pueblo Indians of the Southwest. Zuni runners participate in a 500 mile relay race commemorating the Pueblo revolt against the Spanish that took place in 1680. Hal Cannon of the Western Folklife Center explores this event and other meaningful traditions in Zuni running.
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Long distance running has long held symbolic meaning for many Native Americans, particularly Pueblo Indians of the Southwest. Zuni runners participate in a 500 mile relay race commemorating the Pueblo revolt against the Spanish that took place in 1680. Hal Cannon of the Western Folklife Center explores this event and other meaningful traditions in Zuni running.
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Review of Zuni RunningThis is a wonderful piece with a nice mix of narration, music, brief interviews, ambient sound and actualities. To my ear, it makes great use of sound without being overdone. I loved the short cuts of an out-of-breath runner and a "stick racer". The overall sound montage is very pleasing. Editing is tight, and the narration by Hal Cannon is just right. There is a natural break at approximately 4:45, so it could be divided into two equal parts that are each self-sufficient. I really like this piece, and highly recommend it. |
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Originally broadcast November 4, 2001 on NPR's Marketplace.
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I heard this piece on XM's PRX channel and really enjoyed it. The subject matter was interesting and engaging. I particularly enjoyed the ambient sounds used to create the feel of the piece. I felt like I was standing in the heat, talking to these runners. A good short piece like this grabs the listener, makes them pay attention, and keeps them interested, while transporting them to a time and place of the narrators choosing. This piece does just that. Thank you for some really great work!