Our latest trip to North Adams, Massachusetts was inspired by a concert at Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art). Black Belt Eagle Scout's real name is Katherine Paul. She's a Swinomish/Inupiaq singer-songwriter whose indie rock sound is heavily influenced by Native American folk music. For her current tour, she has teamed up with Mato Wayuhi, an Oglala Lakota hip-hop soul performer from South Dakota, and Ailani, a singer-songwriter in her own right from New Mexico who also serves as KP's lead guitarist. I enjoyed all three performers, especially the hip-hop elements Mayuhi brought to the ensemble. The full band was the highlight. The drummer was particularly strong.
Black Belt Eagle Scout's "Indians Never Die":
Mato Wayuhi's "KETCHUP POTATO CHIPS":
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