For small orchestra and narrator                                                                                                 

A devastating drought forces the warriors of the Maasai people of Southeastern Africa to travel to volcanic Mount Lenkai to consult the oracle of the mountain and find the cause of the disaster that threatens their very existence. Music from many parts of Africa illustrates their journey, and the percussion section plays a prominent role.

Duration: ca. 13 min.

Instrumentation: 2(2dPicc.)-2(2dE.Hn.)-2(2dBass Cl.)-2(2dC. Bsn.)/2-2-1-1/Timp.+ 2 perc./Hp/Strings