From fans in war paint to 100M streams, DJ duo The Halluci Nation talks Indigenous dance floors
Three-time Juno award winning duo Bear Witness and Tim '2oolman' Hill, former members of A Tribe Called Red, say they feel like they've managed to create safe spaces for Indigenous people and other marginalized groups at their performances. However, they say their wider appeal has presented some challenges at their shows, which illustrate a lack of shared experience between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
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