Barkaa, Steph Tisdell and Rudi Bremer: Indigenous performers are expected to be perfect
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Challenges Faced by Indigenous Performers and Over-Policing of First Nations People
This chapter delves into the struggles Indigenous performers face in conforming to mainstream norms, the impact of being categorized as world music, and the disproportionate scrutiny leading to high incarceration rates among First Nations people. It sheds light on the difficulties of preserving authenticity amidst industry pressures and the harsh realities of systemic racism and over-policing in Indigenous communities.
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