Tones celebrates hip-hop
Friday - March 15, 2019 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Antonio "Tones" Herrera shows what he can do on the digital turntable, during his presentation to the students of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy.
Discussing topics from hip-hop pioneers, to turntablism, and the gear used to create the music. “Tones” also shared his experience as part of the rap group, The Council and spoke about the Native American Music Award they won.
Myla Goodtracks takes her turn on the Party DJ controller, as Tones shows her how to use the fader to cut and scratch.
Sinaav Larry spins the digital turntable with a little help from Tones on the fader.
Tones demonstrates his digital equipment to the students of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy.
Leandra Litz, takes a spin on the DJ digital turntable following the hip-hop presentation.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Local hip-hop/rapper/DJ, “Tones” Antonio Herrera, gives a presentation to students of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA), about hip-hop and a brief history on various components of the genre.