Biography
Daniel's Tsuu-T'ina name is Bearcoat
which symbolizes strength and warmth.
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Bearcoat is "one that keeps, protects and shelters the people.
Daniels Crane was originally born at the Tsuu-T'ina Nation in Alberta, Canada.
He was taught the Dakota/Lakota tradition from an early age,
by both his mother and grandmother, values such as
spirituality, family, and the importance of laughter.
These values have formed in him a strong belief
system which can be felt in his performance of his music.
As a traditionalist living in a modern world,
Dan keeps his people's way alive
through ceremony, songs and the creation of hand-made flutes.
Guided by his grandfathers, he carefully
fashioned his first wooden flute.
Carrying on the tradition today,
Dan offers workshop and performances
across North America to adults and
children interested in learning to make
flutes and the music that is created on them.
His favorite audience are the children,
who are always ready to laugh
at his humorous stories and are able to
still see the magic around them.
His diverse interest in keeping his
people's art and traditions alive led to his
appointment a Assistant Director for the
world-renowned Red Thunder Dance Company.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.