From a blues man to a transformative rapper, the festival spotlighted Native artists representing a wide variety of music genres.
After spending 13 years in Boise, Idaho, Ashley Young returned to Alaska last year, making an immediate impression on the state’s music scene. It was a major life change for her and brought the risk that it could cause a step back for her musical ambitions. But the move has proven to be opportune.
“I ultimately decided I needed to be with my family and that it was important for me to be closer to my ancestral lands,” she said. “I have no doubt that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be at this point in my career.” Black Belt Eagle Scout’s Katherine Paul performs on stage at Centennial Hall Convention Center in downtown Juneau during Áak’w Rock. Her parents, Pat and Kevin Paul, joined her on stage for a song. Katherine Paul, who performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, was one of the most established artists at the festival. She released “The Land, The Water, The Sky” earlier this year on powerhouse indie label Saddle Creek Records.
“We’re good friends but we’re ships in the night sometimes at music festivals, so we’ll say hi and chat,” Paul said. “It was nice to see her perform pretty much for the first time here.”
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