It's so great to see A Tribe Called Red getting some mainstream media love!
Great Big Story, an independent subsidiary of CNN, has been making some great videos lately, focusing on “untold, overlooked, and flat-out amazing” stories around the world. It's no wonder they've come along to cover A Tribe Called Red and the Pow Wow Step scene, a genre that most people into mainstream radio haven't even had the chance to listen to yet.
“What do you get when you combine club music with the traditional sounds, rhythm and soul of an indigenous pow wow? Enter: A Tribe Called Red. This First Nations band is an Ottawa-based trio that is bringing music that originated on the North American plains to a whole new audience. With their unique fusion of beats, DJ NDN, 2oolman and Bear Witness have created a gathering place for all music fans while showing pride in their heritage.”
Gilbert Baron
says:I enjoy the Pow Wow but have a tough time explain why. Since I have no indigenous blood it had to grow on me. I can appreciate the flute more than the drum for simple listening but when the drum and the dancing merge it is an experience. Mixing in some more familiar sounds probably makes it much easier for many. It does take a lot of listening to start to see that all is not the same and to hear differences one must spend considerable time either in person or thanks to POWWOWS.COM watching the live broadcasts. It is unbelievable how many different dance forms there are. I guarantee that you better be in good condition and have strong legs if o wamt to try some of them. It is a lot harder than it mamy look.