{"id":28380,"date":"2022-09-21T15:05:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T19:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=28380"},"modified":"2022-09-21T15:05:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T19:05:14","slug":"native-sun-news-today-native-pop-fest-takes-center-stage-in-black-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/09\/21\/native-sun-news-today-native-pop-fest-takes-center-stage-in-black-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Native Sun News Today: Native POP Fest takes center stage in Black Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n \"Native<\/a>
Native People of the Plains POP Fest brought to the Main Street Square stage their finale performance, the phenomenal Navajo Bluesman, Levi Platero, who literally rocked the spires surrounding Main Street Square, with flurries of guitar riffs the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Hendrix. Photo by Ernestine Anunkasan Hupa \/ Native Sun News Today<\/figcaption>\r\n
Native POP assembles impressive lineup at Main Street Square<\/div>\r\n
Wednesday, September 21, 2022<\/div>\r\n
By Ernestine Anunkasan Hupa<\/div>\r\n
Native Sun News Today Assistant Editor<\/div>\r\n
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<\/p>\r\nRAPID CITY, South Dakota — \u201cCaptivating, mesmerizing, phenomenal\u201d could aptly describe the performances that took center stage at the recent Native People of the Plains POP Fest 2022<\/a> at Main Street Square on September 3.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nHaving the inside scoop on up-and-coming performers on the Native American music scene is Scotti Clifford\u2019s forte. Clifford (Scotti Clifford & Spirits Cry) used his connections to the Native Guitars Tour and other venues to open doors for Lafawn Janis, executive director of Native Pop<\/a>, who booked some of the most happening Indigenous performers to the stage at POP FEST 2022.

<\/p>\r\nThe line-up, which kicked off with Spur Pourier, (Native Contemporary) Nataanii Means, (Hip-Hop) DEF-I (Hip-Hop) and Mato Wahuyi (Rez Dogs) continued with a performance by Welby June (Psychedelic Soul).

<\/p>\r\nAs a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of Clifford, Welby June has been nurtured under the guidance of one of Lakota Country\u2019s top musicians. Clifford, who began his musical career as a songwriter and backup vocalist\/guitarist for Indigenous, has not only honed his own musical genius, but affectionately promoted the career of his progeny.

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Welby June, musician, artist, songwriter, and composer took to the stage and performed music from his latest track \u201cShades of U.\u201d Photo by Ernestine Anunkasan Hupa \/ Native Sun News Today<\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n

<\/P>\r\nWelby June, musician, artist, songwriter, and composer took to the stage and performed music from his latest track \u201cShades of U.\u201d With his sister Wahpe Louella on drums, Welby June\u2019s soft, silky and melodic voice wooed listeners, leaving them wanting more. You can find Welby June\u2019s music on Spotify.

<\/p>\r\nDowntown Rapid City next enjoyed a musical experience that took one through the canyons and mesas of the southwest via the \u201ccontemporary indigenous expressions\u201d of Earth Surface People.

<\/p>\r\nEarth Surface People is an indigenous jazz collective founded by producer and songwriter Yellowhorse. Their music is described as synthesized R&B with fusion, jazz, and art rock elements.

<\/p>\r\nDakota Yahzi, Din\u00e9, accompanied by Din\u00e9 singer and songwriter, Nanibaah Talley performed tracks from their most recent album \u201cNihook\u00e1\u00e1\u02bc diyin dine\u02bc\u00e9” that not only brought to mind the classic tunes of Red Bone and XIT but also a jazzy blues sound reminiscent of Etta James and Aretha Franklin.

<\/p>\r\nNanibaah\u2019s \u201csoulful and velvety\u201d voice adds a refreshing element to the performance of Earth Surface Peoples repertoire as she, \u201cBelts out a beautiful blend of jazz and neo soul.\u201d

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