On Tuesday, Sept. 15, University of the Ozarks will host an appearance by Supaman, a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering and spreading a message of hope, pride and resilience through his original art form.
The event, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Walton Fine Arts Center, is sponsored by the University’s Walton Arts & Ideas Series. There is no cost for admission and the public is invited to attend.
As a member of the “Apsáalooke Nation,” Supaman makes his home on the Crow reservation in Montana. Supaman is Christian Takes Gun Parrish, a multi-national award winning artist, including the MTV VMA award for “Best Fight Against the System” and numerous Indigenous Music Awards.
He is also a Nammy “Native American Music Award” winner, “North American Indigenous Image Award” winner, and “Tunney Award” winner. He was awarded The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in Canada for best video and was voted MTV’s new Artist of the Week. His nominations brought him home awards for Best Hip Hop Album and Best Producer for the Indigenous Music Awards.
His videos have received millions of views on YouTube and Facebook which have put him in high demand touring extensively to festivals, colleges, conferences, communities, and schools throughout the U.S.A and internationally.
Supaman recently was asked to audition for America’s Got Talent and the Broadway play Hamilton. He is currently working with Taboo from the multi-Grammy award winning group Black Eyed Peas.
Supaman’s one-of-a-kind presentation combines Native American culture, comedy and urban hip hop culture which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners. His uncanny ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire through dance, and hip-hop music keeps him at the forefront among his contemporaries which gives him a platform to educate on Indigenous issues.
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