A Tribe Called Red has just released a powerhouse new EP, Suplex, and a new wrestling-themed video.
Named after the wrestling move, the EP features the Juno-winning, Polaris-nominated trio's trademark mix of traditional aboriginal music, electronic, rock and more.
It also comes with guest performances by aboriginal hip-hop veteran Hellnback and past Tribe collaborators Northern Voice, as well as a remix of the track "Bodyslam" by Calgary duo Smalltown DJs.
"Growing up in a world where indigenous people are so under-represented in the media, you tend to identify with what's available to you," says A Tribe Called Red's Bear Witness in a release. “The connection between the indigenous communities of the Americas, and professional wrestling, is really heavy. In North America we had pros like Chief Jay Youngblood and Wahoo McDaniel who were indigenous, but had to dress in headdress and tassels to compete.
"In my generation, we all loved the Ultimate Warrior and hated Tatanka," he continues. "Even if nothing about the Warrior was indigenous, we made some kind of cultural connection to him. More recently, The Rock has shown us how a proud indigenous man can make it as a wrestler on his own terms.
"The idea of the video was to show that connection we made to these people beyond stereotypes, but also to see an indigenous character make it, without needing the stereotype."
Watch:
Tracklist:
1. "Suplex" feat. Northern Voice
2. "The Peoples Champ" feat. Hellnback
3. "Bodyslam"
4. "Bodyslam" (Smalltown DJs remix)
Upcoming Canadian tour dates:
June 19: Fort McMurray, Alta.: Indian Beach (free show)
June 20: Vancouver, B.C.: Malkin Bowl (tickets)
July 12: Toronto, Ont.: PanAM Park, Echo Beach (free show)
July 18: Toronto, Ont.: Aboriginal Pavillion, Fort York (free show)
July 24: Brandon, Man.: Brandon Folk Music & Art Festival (tickets)
July 31: Montreal, Que.: Osheaga Music & Arts Festival (tickets)
Aug. 12: Toronto, Ont.: Nathan Phillips Square (free show)
Aug. 15: Sudbury, Ont.: UP FEST, Durham Playgrounds (tickets)
by Jennifer Van Evra via Electronic RSS
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