Electric 49
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The Electric 49 is an annual Native American Music concert held in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the Gathering of Nations Powwow (in April).
The concert was originated/created by the group Red Earth (the band) in 1998, and has been active annually since that year. The Electric 49 has focused on highlighting artistically challenging Native American Musicians throughout the Americas.
Throughout the years, the Electric 49 has featured Red Earth, Robert Mirabal, Ethnic DeGeneration, Native Roots, Casper, Querosene Jacare (of Brazil), Cisqo, Derek Miller, Stoic Frame, DJ Abel and Quese iMC.
Performers have been from genres including Heavy Metal, Reggae, Blues, Hip-Hop, and Chicken Scratch.