Minneapolis pow wow singer shines spotlight on Indigenous art form
Feb 04, 2023 05:33AM ● By Content Editor
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By Maury Glover - Fox 9 News - February 4, 2023
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By Maury Glover - Fox 9 News - February 4, 2023
Rainey's style of singing is tied to the traditions of Native American pow wows, but its sonic backdrop is much more modern.
His wordless melodies sound as ancient as his people, but instead of being accompanied by a drum circle, his vocals float on a bed of synthesized rhythms, samples of old pow wow audio recordings, and almost cinematic string arrangements.To read the full story, visit the Fox 9 News site here.