Darryl Shortman, a member of the Gros Ventre Nation from Fort Belknap, Montana, performs original compositions and traditional pieces on native American flute. He shares the stories and spiritual meanings behind his music, including pieces about nature, family, and historical trauma such as Sand Creek and Wounded Knee. Shortman discusses his self-taught approach to music, the instruments he uses, and his efforts to preserve his Gros Ventre language through song.