An Indigenous hip-hop performer is bringing his creative lyricism to Vernon in July.
Raistlin Morning Owl, known by his stage name RaytheNihilist, is a 25-year-old Blackfoot Indigenous artist. He will be in Vernon, on stop one of his I91裸聊视频檝e Been Doing Good Tour, on Thursday, July 6.
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Born in Toronto, Ray spent the majority of his youth in Saskatoon and currently resides in Cranbrook.
Ray91裸聊视频檚 Indigenous background was not a part of his identity until recently, when he recognized the impact his voice could have on members of the youth.
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Ray91裸聊视频檚 father was lost to addiction, and his half-sister lost both parents.
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With hip-hop music, Ray sees it as a direct line to the youth.
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Ray has previously opened up for acts like Merkules and Rich Homie Quan, but this will be his first solo tour in years.
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He will also be making stops in Creston, Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Saskatoon.
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You can purchase tickets to the July 6 show at Record City for $10 on Facebook or $15 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
You can stream RaytheNihilist on or , and follow him on .
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