"These songs are all prayer songs... you could sing these songs if you need prayers or if you are down... or things bother you and things don't go your way. You could sing these songs...these sacred prayer songs...in the morning, or in the noon time, or in the evening, or at midnight...these four times are the most sacred times. If you sing from the heart, then Tunkasila will hear you and will help you." ~David Swallow, Jr.

David Swallow Jr. was born and raised near Wounded Knee, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge reservation. He was taught the ancient ways by his grandparents and is recognized as a spiritual leader and Sundance intercessor.