I was thrilled to contribute some of my field recordings to this year’s presentation of the Ken Burns American Heritage Prize. The award is sponsored by the American Prairie Reserve and “recognizes distinguished and visionary artists, authors, educators, filmmakers, historians, and scientists whose body of work has advanced our collective understanding of the indomitable American spirit.” This year’s award went to jazz and classical trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis. Some of my soundscapes of birds, prairie dogs and bison could be heard in parts of the videotaped ceremony.
