Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture

In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and
performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous
performing arts cultures.

Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow," "Maima Koopi" and "Sharpshooter” in the Kennedy Center’s Skylight Pavilion. The duo, Ehrin “Bear Witness” Thomas and Tim “2oolman” Hill pay homage to the energy and momentum of Ottawa’s Electric Pow Wow gatherings while pointing to where the future is headed.

Through one of the oldest native dances, Grammy Award-winner and two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs “Hoop Dance” on the Kennedy Center Reach grounds in a celebration of life’s interconnectedness.

In a unique blend of folk, blues, and gospel, R&B artist Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace in a tribute to her African American and Indigenous roots.