Native American electro beats: A Tribe Called Red
It strikes me that a lot of great Native American pop hails from Canada. As does this electronic music group called A Tribe Called Red. This track features Black Bear, which is a Native American choir.
This song has no lyrics, but boy, what an impressive, awe-inspiring piece of music, combining modern elements with Native American music and merging it into something apparently called ‘Powwow-step’. The beats are intimidating, with militant riffs. The accompanying video has plenty of political statements too.
I find it inspiring to see how these Native American musicians unapologetically take back the culture and the identity that were stolen from them and throw it back at their oppressor’s face. How empowering music can be.
You can listen to the latest album by A Tribe Called Red, ‘Halluci Nation‘ on Spotify and then of course you will want to buy the album here. (PB)





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