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Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+KP + Mato is the collaborative project of Mato Wayuhi (Oglala Lakota) and Katherine Paul (Swinomish / Iupiaq), known as Black Belt Eagle Scout. Together, the two artists merge their worldsMatos boundary-bending hip-hop, soul, and experimental production with KPs soaring guitar textures and raw, melodic indie rock. The result is a lush, emotionally charged sound that lives somewhere between dream pop, electric storytelling, and ancestral pulse.Mato Wayuhi is an Oglala Lakota artist originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He works in film/TV as an actor, producer and musical composer, as well as writing his own music. Most notably, Mato is the composer for the award-winning TV series Reservation Dogs masterpiece that revolutionizes Indigenous music into a new era.Katherine Paul, who records and performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, crafts music thats deeply personal and rooted in her ancestral homelands as a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Her acclaimed albums explore themes of identity, healing, and love through layered guitar work and evocative vocals, earning praise from outlets like NPR, Pitchfork, and The New York Times. Shes toured internationally, performed at festivals such as Pitchfork Music Festival and Newport Folk Festival, and shared stages with artists like Sleater-Kinney and Mount Eerie. In addition to her music, KP is known for her visual collaborations and community-centered approach to performance, amplifying Indigenous voices through art, storytelling, and activism.Their live show, known as The Black Bear Tour, is a seamless set that begins with Mato Wayuhi songs, transitions into KP + Mato collaborations, and closes with Black Belt Eagle Scout songsall performed with a full live band. The performance flows as one continuous experience, weaving together their voices, styles, and energy into a powerful celebration of sound and collaboration.
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