To the Beat of His Own Drum
Posted on February 01, 2022
Life can often dish out what feels like a series of beatings. After years of hard work, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe member Tracii Barse has found his own way to beat back: drumming. “It’s real intense and it’s really exciting. It’s adrenaline all day long,” Barse says. He pounds his drum with pride at the tribe’s ninth annual winter Wacipi (AKA Pow-Wow) – a traditional Native American gathering that celebrates life, pride, and honor.
