War Cry

The Battle of the Hundred-in-the-Hands

On December 21st, 1866, in the bitter snows of the Wyoming Territory, Red Cloud of the Oglala Lakota led a decisive strike against encroaching U.S. forces. Known to the Lakota as the Battle of the Hundred-in-the-Hands, the victory remains one of the most powerful examples of Native resistance, tactical, spiritual, and deeply rooted in the defense of their sacred homeland.

“Our song is not a political statement. It does not defend either side. It is a historical story set to song.
We respect warriors of all cultures and times.
War Cry tells the story of Red Cloud and the Lakota’s stand to defend their homeland, their people, and their survival. Nothing more, nothing less.”
— Morna

War Cry is a hard-driving outlaw ballad rooted in deep respect. We honor the warriors of the Oglala Lakota past and present, and their enduring spirit. The song was written by Aponi Black Elk and Nina Wells, and brought to life by the voices and instruments of our all-female band.

This is not a cry of hate or sorrow. It is a song of survival, memory, and the unbreakable human spirit.

🎞️ The video includes historical imagery and public domain art by master artists such as Charles Marion Russell, Frederic Remington, and Charles Schreyvogel, alongside vintage photographs and recreated archival scenes that reflect the gravity and spirit of the event.

Performed by:
Morna Rowan MacAedyn
Aponi Black Elk
Ryn Nguyen
Nina Wells
Kai Huang

Song written by: Aponi Black Elk & Nina Wells
Music video edited by: Nina Wells
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