Pulse of the PlanetHonoring Young Women in a Ceremonial Dance1×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -2:00-2:00Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Honoring Young Women in a Ceremonial DanceApache girls reaching maturity are honored with the festival of the Sunrise Dance, in which they dance for hours a day to the rhythms and teachings of over 100 songs.Jim MetznerSep 23, 2026ShareTranscriptJim's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To support his work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksPulse of the PlanetContinuing the tradition of the Pulse of the Planet radio series, an ongoing exploration of the world of sound.Continuing the tradition of the Pulse of the Planet radio series, an ongoing exploration of the world of sound.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJim MetznerRecent EpisodesWhen a Tree Falls in the Rainforest..Oct 12 • Jim MetznerA Fluidity of SoundsOct 10 • Jim MetznerVoices in the ForestOct 7 • Jim MetznerIf a Jewel of Dew Could Sing..Oct 3 • Jim MetznerA Tradition of ListeningOct 1 • Jim MetznerCider TimeSep 29 • Jim MetznerMarriage, Berber StyleSep 27 • Jim MetznerTime Capsule of an Ancient PracticeSep 25 • Jim Metzner