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The First Annual Mni Sota Akitho Festival is proud to feature an incredible lineup of Indigenous musicians, bringing powerful performances across multiple genres. Throughout the festival, attendees will experience live music from some of the most talented Indigenous artists in the industry.

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FRIDAY MARCH 14TH 7-10PM

STELLA STANDINGBEAR

STELLA STANDINGBEAR

STELLA STANDINGBEAR

Stella Standingbear, the first Lakota artist to win two historic awards at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, is a rising force in the music industry. She earned Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year for her debut single, "Home Runs," honoring MMIW and filmed in Oglala Lakota Nation. A TikTok sensation, Stella has reache

Stella Standingbear, the first Lakota artist to win two historic awards at the 2023 Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards, is a rising force in the music industry. She earned Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Music Video of the Year for her debut single, "Home Runs," honoring MMIW and filmed in Oglala Lakota Nation. A TikTok sensation, Stella has reached #1 on multiple Indigenous music charts with hits like "Rock the Boat." Based in Pine Ridge, her alt-rap, R&B, and pop fusion have gained millions of followers and led to performances on major platforms like Hot97 and On The Radar. With three Native American Music Award nominations and a record-breaking EP, Stella’s journey continues to inspire. Website: https://www.stellastandingbear.com/ 

Instagram: @stellastandingbear // Tiktok: @stellastandingbear // YouTube: @stellastandingbear

JOE RAINEY

STELLA STANDINGBEAR

STELLA STANDINGBEAR

 Joe Rainey, an Ojibwe singer and drummer from Minneapolis and member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, developed a passion for Pow Wow music early on, recording singing groups at age five. He has performed with renowned drum groups like Midnite Express and Iron Boy. In 2022, Rainey released Niineta, blending traditional Pow Wow s

 Joe Rainey, an Ojibwe singer and drummer from Minneapolis and member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, developed a passion for Pow Wow music early on, recording singing groups at age five. He has performed with renowned drum groups like Midnite Express and Iron Boy. In 2022, Rainey released Niineta, blending traditional Pow Wow singing with experimental electronic production alongside producer Andrew Broder. Pitchfork praised the album as one of the best experimental albums of the year. Through his innovative fusion of Indigenous traditions and contemporary elements, Rainey highlights cultural perseverance and creates new pathways for Native music. Instagram: @rainmanmnx33 

JADA BROWN

JADA BROWN

JADA BROWN

Jada Brown is a singer, songwriter, producer, and spoken-word poet from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is influenced by soul and jazz and is affiliated with the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. She is known for her work in retro soul, hip hop, and R&B. Instagram: @downtownjadabrown // Facebook: @downtownjadabrown 

DJ AO

JADA BROWN

JADA BROWN

DJ, MC, and Audio Engineer. He is a  Bdewankatawan Dakotah and Hopi from Tinta Wita (Prairie Island), MN. As an artist and DJ, he represents Rez Rap Records and Freshwater Deejays. Instagram: @nativeson651  // Facebook: @nativeson651

SATURDAY MARCH 15TH 7-10PM

SUPAMAN

DJ ELEMENT

DJ ELEMENT

Christian Takes Gun Parrish is Supaman, a member of the Apsáalooke Nation, a dancer, and an innovative hip-hop artist. He has dedicated his life to empowering others by spreading messages of hope, pride, and resilience through his original art forms. Supaman combines Native culture, comedy, and contemporary hip-hop culture, dazzling audie

Christian Takes Gun Parrish is Supaman, a member of the Apsáalooke Nation, a dancer, and an innovative hip-hop artist. He has dedicated his life to empowering others by spreading messages of hope, pride, and resilience through his original art forms. Supaman combines Native culture, comedy, and contemporary hip-hop culture, dazzling audiences and captivating listeners. He has been well-recognized for his art. He received the 2017 MTV VMA Award for “Best Fight Against The System,” a Native American Music Award (Nammy), a North American Indigenous Award, seven Tunney Awards, and an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award. Supaman released his fifth album, The Dream, in December 2024. Website: https://www.supamanhiphop.net/. 

Instagram: @supamanhiphop // Facebook: @supamanhiphop  // YouTube: @greasyface 

DJ ELEMENT

DJ ELEMENT

DJ ELEMENT

DJ ELEMENT is blessing guys with a turntable set and we are super stoked to have his talents bless us! He is Onk Akimel O'odham from the Salt River Indian Reservation and the DJ for Supaman! 

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instagram: @djelentaz 


THOMAS X

DJ SHAWN WHO

DJ SHAWN WHO

Thomas X is an Anishinaabe Hip Hop Artist from the Red Lake Band Ojibwe. Co-founder of Rez Rap Records, Thomas incorporates reservation life-style, Native American awareness, and his personal life experiences through pure lyricism. Featured on VICE, Apple Music, and Noisey; he brings a unique style of rap music that ties in traditional ha

Thomas X is an Anishinaabe Hip Hop Artist from the Red Lake Band Ojibwe. Co-founder of Rez Rap Records, Thomas incorporates reservation life-style, Native American awareness, and his personal life experiences through pure lyricism. Featured on VICE, Apple Music, and Noisey; he brings a unique style of rap music that ties in traditional hand drumming, Ojibwe language, and current issues and topics regarding the indigenous communities

DJ SHAWN WHO

DJ SHAWN WHO

DJ SHAWN WHO

Shawn Trottier, better known as Shawn Who, is a Native American electronic music producer and DJ making waves in the experimental bass music scene. Hailing from the Spirit Lake Nation, Shawn is currently based in Saint Paul, MN, where he draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and diverse musical influences. Instagram: @shawnwho42 // Facebook: @shawnwho // SoundCloud: @shawnwho 


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