20th Street: A Burden of Truth Saskatoon
Media » Film and Video
Description
Presents a group of youth rapping about their life experiences on 20th street in Saskatoon.
Highlights Gerald Okanee, lead singer of Saskatchewan's Big Bear Singers, who shares his knowledge about the drum and how the beat pits the powwow dancer's style against that of the the drummer's, sometimes "bucking off" the dancer.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.19.
Drummer, Gerald Okanee, teaches traditional knowledge about the drum. He discusses the drum's use in prayer and healing, to lift spirits of individuals, and bring listeners closer to the Creators, spirits and God.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.57.