Larry King’s Song and Dance

May 27, 2008

Being invited to Larry King’s “Song and Dance” is a big deal. You see “the Navajo Larry King” (yes this is his real name) is just about as popular on the Navajo Nation as the talk show host Larry King is to the rest of America. For those of you who are not familiar with a Song and Dance it serves various purposes from social to religious.

It starts with a grand entry. The various groups of singers take turns providing the music and singing. At the end of the dance the singers are rewarded, dancers are rated by category and everyone expects a great time. At Larry’s Song and Dance there were 39 different singers all receiving a “sheepherder’s special”. For all you billigonas out there usually a “sheepherder’s” special consists of: a sack of blue bird flour (don’t bother with some other brand), salt, sugar, coffee, pop, water, baking soda, baking powder, shortening and other items depending on the host.

We all had a great time and after carrying 39 sacks of flour my black shirt begin to turn a little white. This picture is of me and my “Shima” (my mother) Rose Johnson who is a wonderful dancer. What a great night. Thanks to everyone.

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