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by Alan Weisman The Indian elders went off to discuss the offer. In just five minutes they returned. "We know what we want to do with the money." "Excellent. Whatever you want." "We need new musical instruments for our band." "Maybe," replied the Bank spokesman, "you didn't understand. What you need here are improvements like electricity. Running water. Sewers. Telephone and telegraph." But the Indians had understood perfectly. "In our village," the eldest explained, "everyone plays a musical instrument. On Sundays after Mass, we all gather for la retreta, a concert in the church patio. First we make music together. After that, we can talk about problems in our community and how to resolve them. But our instruments are old and falling apart. Without music, so will we." |