How a First Nations Musician Is Creating ‘Pow Wow Techno’

Joshua DePerry aka Classic Roots is a force of nature in the electronic music world. The Toronto-based DJ and producer weaves First Nations sounds with techno and house music to create pow wow techno. He is a dancer, too, performing in full traditional regalia, a whirl of colorful beadwork and feathers. Director Chrisann Hessing captures the essence of this vibrant, creative performer in the short documentary “Turning Tables.”

Read our interview with the director right here: https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/spotlight-turning-tables

Original Author: Produced by Great Big Story and published on 30/04/2020 Source

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