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Native POP assembles impressive lineup at Main Street Square
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Native Sun News Today Assistant Editor
RAPID CITY, South Dakota — “Captivating, mesmerizing, phenomenal” could aptly describe the performances that took center stage at the recent Native People of the Plains POP Fest 2022 at Main Street Square on September 3.
Having the inside scoop on up-and-coming performers on the Native American music scene is Scotti Clifford’s forte. Clifford (Scotti Clifford & Spirits Cry) used his connections to the Native Guitars Tour and other venues to open doors for Lafawn Janis, executive director of Native Pop, who booked some of the most happening Indigenous performers to the stage at POP FEST 2022.
The line-up, which kicked off with Spur Pourier, (Native Contemporary) Nataanii Means, (Hip-Hop) DEF-I (Hip-Hop) and Mato Wahuyi (Rez Dogs) continued with a performance by Welby June (Psychedelic Soul).
As a protégé of Clifford, Welby June has been nurtured under the guidance of one of Lakota Country’s top musicians. Clifford, who began his musical career as a songwriter and backup vocalist/guitarist for Indigenous, has not only honed his own musical genius, but affectionately promoted the career of his progeny. 
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