Worthy Interview
A Tribe Called Red
Musical movement with substance Worthy magazine genuinely believes that “Musical movements are nomadic in nature,” and our latest exchange with A Tribe Called Red’s group member, Ian Campeau (DJ NDN), serves as a testament to our belief. To say that A Tribe Called Red is quietly brewing a new musical movement in Ottawa, Canada, would almost disrespectful to the electronic music road they are paving for others to come. The talented group of DJs: NDN, Shub and Bear Witness are introducing the world to their Electric PowWow movement.
The Electric PowWow movement is a mash-up of traditional Native American music and electronic music. The auditory delight is so much more than just a form of Dubstep. A Tribe Called Red forms a seamless union of hip-hop, dancehall and for the perfect blend of culture aboriginal music.The group’s musical choices are reflective of a culture that is embedded in the whispers of history. The over-all goal for the group is simple, according to NDN
“Our goal is to promote Aboriginal culture that is our own,” the DJ said. “We are creating something that hasn’t been done before. We are creating a positive piece of art.” Their mixtape can be found on their Web site.
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