Albuquerque's Native American Dancers Unite Hip Hop and Pow Wow Culture | If Cities Could Dances

The video introduces Albuquerque and its vibrant dance culture that blends indigenous and hip-hop elements. Raven and Anne express the close relationship between their cultural backgrounds and the communal spirit of hip-hop, highlighting Albuquerque as a central gathering point for various tribal communities in New Mexico. They showcase their dance crew, Foundations of Freedom, and discuss how hip-hop emerged from oppression, emphasizing its role in expressing energy and resilience. Anne, who is of Jicarilla Apache descent, shares her deep cultural connections to dance, as does Raven, who intertwines his indigenous roots with his affinity for hip-hop. The dancers emphasize the power of their community and dance as a means of spiritual expression. Randy, a pivotal figure in the Southwest hip-hop scene, discusses sacred connections in hip-hop, likening its elements to traditional practices, reinforcing the notion that hip-hop is alive with a communal energy that encourages liberation through expression.