peter lafarge “as long as the grass shall grow”
from: peter lafarge sings of the indians, folkways, 1962
Mr. LaFarge belongs in the Folk Warrior Hall of Fame. He grew up in New Mexico diving deep into Native American and cowboy culture. Boxer, actor, rodeo bare back rider, Navy Central Intelligence Division undercover agent, painter and then into the guts of the 1960’s Greenwich Village folk music scene. His voice is like your mother reminding you of a homework assignment that is due. Here he delivers his dramatic masterpiece, proving the enduring treasure of remembering never to forget the spirit gifts of Indian history. Is this a First Nation Poetic Declaration of Defiance?