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Native American Voices

Buddy Red Bow and Billie Cox

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In middle school, Buddy Red Bow and his family moved from Red Shirt Table to Rapid City. While at General Beadle School, Buddy met Billie Cox, who also played guitar. Eventually, the pair toured across western South Dakota and the Nebraska panhandle. During that time on the road, Buddy refined his skill as a singer and songwriter.

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Watch • 2:18
Native American Voices
The Artwork
How artist Doug Two Bulls made the original artwork for the SDPB Documentary Red Bow.
Clip: 2:18
Watch • 3:51
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My Friend, The Buffalo
Buddy Red Bow performing his song My Friend, The Buffalo.
Clip: 3:51
Watch • 4:56
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Where's Ben Black Elk Today?
Where's Ben Black Elk Today is from Buddy Red Bow's Journey to the Spirit World album.
Clip: 4:56
Watch • 2:51
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Winds of Life
A description of Buddy Red Bow’s song Winds of Life from his Black Hills Dreamer Album
Clip: 2:51
Watch • 4:40
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Journey to the Spirit World
A description of Buddy's song Journey to the Spirit World.
Clip: 4:40
Watch • 56:46
Native American Voices
Red Bow
SDPB's documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
Special: 56:46
Watch • 4:09
Native American Voices
Living Indian Treasure Award
Bryan Akipa is awarded the Living Indian Treasure Award
Clip: 4:09
Watch • 56:46
Native American Voices
Red Bow
A new SDPB documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
Preview: 56:46