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Episode 20 | 14m 1s Video has closed captioning.
Canadian DJ collective A Tribe Called Red combine Native American drum circle sounds with electronic music to create Electric Pow wow. Nahre Sol travels to Toronto to meet A Tribe Called Red to learn how they blend native sounds and electronic music. LA Buckner meets with Iron Boy drum circle in Minnesota to watch a live performance and learn about their sound.
Aired: 10/24/19
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What Does Electric Pow Wow Sound Like?
A Tribe Called Red combine Native American drum circle sounds with electronic music.
