Music, Diversity, Dance | Supaman (Christian Parrish) | TEDxMSUBillings

Supaman engages listeners everywhere with this empowering message about breaking stereotypes in Native American Culture and bringing people together. This music and dance performance will leave you feeling inspired to united with those around you.
As a member of the “Apsaalooke Nation”, Supaman makes his home on the Crow reservation in Montana.The name “Supaman” hardly describes the person who Is Christian Takes Gun Parrish, a humble Native American dancer & hip hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering youth & educating listeners with a message of hope through culture & music. He is a young energetic entrepreneur with tremendous leadership abilities. His presentation style & delivery are nothing short of captivating. Known for his tremendously powerful inspirational lyrics, he is in demand nationally with the purpose of spreading a positive message throughout Indian country & abroad. In 2005 he won a (Nammy) The Native American Music Award for his group “Rezawrecktion” & has since released three self produced projects which have all received national recognition & awards including the 2011 North American Indigenous Image Award for outstanding hip hop album!
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @onecloudpoetry
    @onecloudpoetry4 жыл бұрын

    this guy is too brilliant for the audience at this college ted talk

  • @rebeccafreeman9883

    @rebeccafreeman9883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out his music, its bomb...

  • @dawnfewell6963

    @dawnfewell6963

    5 ай бұрын

    9:12 Laughter is good medicine. 😂❤

  • @nathanielsmith4041
    @nathanielsmith40412 жыл бұрын

    Billings doesn't now how awesome their son is. But there are alot of us who feel the beauty and importance of the cultural evolution you are creating. You moove my soul like church used to, I have never believed in an artist as much as I believe in you. Your mooving more than mountains your mooving souls. Go Supaman Go!

  • @shellywigley9758
    @shellywigley97583 жыл бұрын

    20 years ago we didn't even get the privilege for you to show us what you're wearing so I'm grateful that we've come a long ways but we still have a long ways to go and our spirits and angels and fathers please protect us as we protect the universe and mother nature's in Jesus name amen

  • @krimzonthc
    @krimzonthc7 жыл бұрын

    the world needs you brother

  • @mfv2024
    @mfv20247 жыл бұрын

    Love blooms where this man walks.

  • @ericreid2056
    @ericreid20567 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS A TRULY AWESOME N8V MAN!!!! CREATOR IS DEFINITELY ALIVE WITHIN HIS HEART AND SOUL!!!! AJO, GRANDFATHER,FOR BLESSING US WITH WITH HIM, AND HIS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TALENTS!!!! SUPAMAN, MANY, MANY BLESSINGS YOUR WAY, HITES!!!! MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT FOREVER BLESS YOU, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR MESSAGE, YOUR MINISTRY, YOUR FAMILY, ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES AROUND YOU, AND ALL THAT YOU DO, FAR BEYOND MEASURE!!!!! AJO!!!!

  • @jessiel9182
    @jessiel91828 жыл бұрын

    I am absolutely fascinated with this man and his message. I hope it spreads and there is a reawakening.

  • @Leftyotism

    @Leftyotism

    7 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you join us? =)

  • @rebeccafreeman9883

    @rebeccafreeman9883

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should hear him rap.

  • @dennishempker3280

    @dennishempker3280

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is spreading, like 🔥 We have your back Christian. Come see us in Lima, Ohio October 22nd & 23rd. It would be an honor🙏🏻 Grandmother Beatrice, Jody Gaskins, brother Mikey, David Gaskins and then some will all be here helping us celebrate the opening of the heart of our City on Central St @ the 311 building.

  • @3dChris

    @3dChris

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Leftyotism how?

  • @Leftyotism

    @Leftyotism

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@3dChris xD

  • @KelsoRae
    @KelsoRae2 жыл бұрын

    The crowd did not give him anything to work with. I was amazed by the music looping. Incredible

  • @beckyhopper5271
    @beckyhopper52713 жыл бұрын

    I appreciated your humor very much beautiful man.thank you

  • @hightreestess
    @hightreestess3 жыл бұрын

    I love Supaman! Been a fan of his for years now. I know most of his raps, but I never heard his jokes til today. These people in the crowd are stunned by his brilliance or they have no humor. They're not getting his wit at all. My fav is the one about his wife kneeding that $$ 😂 Good One! It's gotta be hard to stand up in front of a stiff tough crowd. Honoring him for spreading the Love regardless! ❤️ He's one of the most talented artists of our lifetime!

  • @catnapzen
    @catnapzen3 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOU Supaman!!! You are medicine.

  • @christinepemberton5077
    @christinepemberton50777 жыл бұрын

    thank you for allowing the Creator to use you! You are truly gifted!

  • @sculptingus
    @sculptingus3 жыл бұрын

    I'm about half way into this, chasing bronze, Dark and Light, I'm inspired by the music bringing me further. Thank you Your beautiful also If I could sculpt a knight of true life it would be you..

  • @dcslja
    @dcslja3 жыл бұрын

    So much healing needed to all the original people of the "Americas" like he said love no hate is key for the future.Sicarù siadò

  • @crystalsbubble
    @crystalsbubble3 жыл бұрын

    That's my JAM!!!!!

  • @DanDan-jg2et
    @DanDan-jg2et Жыл бұрын

    Awesome✊🏽 thank you supaman for all you do for our peoples✊🏽💯

  • @yanetmarquez9128
    @yanetmarquez9128 Жыл бұрын

    He is DOPE🥰😍 I am definitely adding his music to my collection. I'm officially a fan💃💃

  • @traylmixxed2290
    @traylmixxed22902 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You are such an inspiration! You do wonderful things. Thanks!

  • @crystalwilliams1841
    @crystalwilliams18412 жыл бұрын

    Supaman ... is a legend in the making!!! Big fan of your messages. Peace and Unity Forever

  • @derphyn
    @derphyn8 жыл бұрын

    I am blessed to see how his wounds and scars cultivate the soil for healing in others. We as a country and as a world would do well to listen to him.

  • @Mariposa77755

    @Mariposa77755

    7 жыл бұрын

    That is an amazing way to put it. He is brave, beautiful, a hero for all of us to learn from

  • @luceroloza6800
    @luceroloza68003 жыл бұрын

    This is Realness!!! ✨✨✨✨💯✨✨✨✨✨

  • @DancinChuck
    @DancinChuck2 жыл бұрын

    Had the pleasure of meeting Supaman this summer. Wonderful human being who shared a lot of knowledge.

  • @angelp6359
    @angelp63592 жыл бұрын

    Love his message, his music, his jokes, his personality, his spirit, his style...I could go on...love!

  • @patriciaholness6987
    @patriciaholness69873 жыл бұрын

    This is 👍 great and dancing too? one man band good job yes my Brother why ?we are all God's. People .

  • @Samscar03
    @Samscar034 жыл бұрын

    So much respect and love for you SUPAMAN!!! KEEP ON EDUCATING AND ENLIGHTENING BROTHER!!!!!

  • @Blys6
    @Blys65 жыл бұрын

    I love your music you are so very talented. Never seen anything like it. Keep doing what you do.

  • @ameliatribeofissachar7311
    @ameliatribeofissachar73114 жыл бұрын

    His swag is anointed by The Most High. Shalawam ✊🏽

  • @rebeccafreeman9883

    @rebeccafreeman9883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out his raps

  • @kingasher415

    @kingasher415

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tribe of GAD is Rising up in these last days. APTTMH

  • @judyepstein1
    @judyepstein13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance!!!

  • @khalil_Lee
    @khalil_Lee6 жыл бұрын

    This was incredible, he is so talented👌🏾

  • @azzamarks3864
    @azzamarks38644 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @godschildyes
    @godschildyes3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Yes! Yes! I love this man! Thank you brother!

  • @kisahnalahnpoveda9068
    @kisahnalahnpoveda90682 жыл бұрын

    A true teacher, thank you Uncle

  • @jrobinson128
    @jrobinson1287 жыл бұрын

    Just found him i am at a loss for words

  • @MsNocticula

    @MsNocticula

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yea me to

  • @novellashelton3494

    @novellashelton3494

    3 жыл бұрын

    2021 and I'm just finding him....

  • @christinegelabert1651

    @christinegelabert1651

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@novellashelton3494 please check out his music... especially his song WHY which came out 5 yrs ago.

  • @whh993
    @whh9934 жыл бұрын

    Supaman the one & only!!!!✊✊✊

  • @judithcampbell3354
    @judithcampbell33547 жыл бұрын

    WOW I am speechless he is so very good, no great, there are no words in the English language to describe how I feel about this wonderful man!

  • @freeourmindnews_2.0
    @freeourmindnews_2.03 жыл бұрын

    Supaman is so talented and badass!!

  • @karencardona8581
    @karencardona85813 жыл бұрын

    Majestic ☮️

  • @jonalynilar5439
    @jonalynilar54393 жыл бұрын

    There’s FinCon and TechCon. I wish there’s an International Tribe Conference that every year the Tribes people around the globe will gather and showcase this traditions and culture for everyone’s awareness and diversity. It would be cool!

  • @XelaSnikliw-fg8wu

    @XelaSnikliw-fg8wu

    11 ай бұрын

    Gathering of the Nations is a big pow wow like that. Attend, learn listen, connect Love.

  • @PHDWhom

    @PHDWhom

    Ай бұрын

    @@XelaSnikliw-fg8wuI’ve heard bad things about it, like the prices for everyone. Not a fan of commercialization of indigenous traditions.

  • 7 жыл бұрын

    Talented and handsome. 💗 Much respect, brother. Love from Oceti Sakowin. #MniWiconi 💦🌿🌎✊

  • @EL-sy5jg
    @EL-sy5jg3 жыл бұрын

    8:30 my mother and grandmother sang that part of the song as I grew up. Very different with all the added beats, love it!! 🎶🎤🎧🥁✊ A'hé ée (I'm full Díné Navajo Indian)

  • @cricketshinez645
    @cricketshinez6454 жыл бұрын

    Strength courage and love so much respect for this beautiful being*

  • @calebcupp
    @calebcupp7 жыл бұрын

    I love the message and think it would be great if this man would do a spoken word video with the same message. I think that he would get a lot of hits!

  • @lisamanalisai9507
    @lisamanalisai95072 жыл бұрын

    Preaching Truth with Love ❤Peace to you, brother 🙏

  • @bobbiejean7369
    @bobbiejean73694 жыл бұрын

    Superman I love you you make me laugh ❤️ through all of the heartache that our ancestors went through and still going through thank you

  • @crystalsbubble
    @crystalsbubble3 жыл бұрын

    Looks at my neighbor: THAT WAS AWESOME!!

  • @GracieJoForestRedScoutsDad
    @GracieJoForestRedScoutsDad6 жыл бұрын

    Nothing But Love and Respect for what you have done and what you are gonna do Mr. Supa Dupa Man 🤙🏽. Keep up the Good Work, from one Native American to anotha. “The Reservation Sensation” Coty “OX” Wheeler Lapwai Nez Perce/Mescalero Apache..

  • @bobbiejean7369
    @bobbiejean73694 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but love and respect for my red brothers and sisters 💙❤️❣️

  • @dylancherry8706
    @dylancherry87063 жыл бұрын

    Just brilliant! ♥️🙏🕊️🌞

  • @vickydupree8871
    @vickydupree88713 жыл бұрын

    I love your music don't get me wrong its nice to see you interact with the crowd

  • @maggielamar1830
    @maggielamar18306 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all you do, us Native is with you

  • @Meymeygwis
    @Meymeygwis3 жыл бұрын

    Love this brother, such gifted and beautiful man, thank you for your gifts, your message, and your walk.

  • @lanilani1009
    @lanilani10093 жыл бұрын

    Totally awesome...

  • @beckyhopper5271
    @beckyhopper52713 жыл бұрын

    I can% express enough to you how much you have touched my heart and made a movement in my $oul.the start of my healing path has begun.I want to join your mission.

  • @gwyneth7812
    @gwyneth78127 жыл бұрын

    Honouring, humanity, lova and respect. So sorely missing from western culture.

  • @timpitcairn382
    @timpitcairn3828 жыл бұрын

    Love Love Love !!!!! The healing journey Thanks SUPAMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jwalker7888
    @jwalker78883 жыл бұрын

    So amazing, thank you.

  • @franksanchez1630
    @franksanchez16303 жыл бұрын

    Just Recently Discovered Supaman What A Wonderful Artist And Beautiful Soul Love The Message Want To Be Like Him When I Grow Up (Even Though I'm Over Fifty) Hope He's Still Around 2020

  • @mashkikiwanred9180
    @mashkikiwanred91808 жыл бұрын

    So awesome i just like this guy!

  • @morenag.7769
    @morenag.77694 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful soul

  • @davedesjarlais1561
    @davedesjarlais15616 жыл бұрын

    this guys a champ,very inspiring

  • @sunnylittlejoshine
    @sunnylittlejoshine3 жыл бұрын

    POWERFUL 🙏🏼💜🥰

  • @jeromematton1556
    @jeromematton15567 жыл бұрын

    much respect keep spreading the word

  • @dorisschmid968
    @dorisschmid9682 жыл бұрын

    Soooo high,,,tank you ❤️ Love you all 💜🦁🤍🍀💯🎼🎵🎵🎵🍀

  • @yomcdonald3964
    @yomcdonald39648 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @txexmxiii9561
    @txexmxiii95613 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ HearT 💜

  • @jasonyanez7019
    @jasonyanez70197 жыл бұрын

    this guy came to my school

  • @meganmci6502
    @meganmci65025 жыл бұрын

    How are you not more known to this world? Rhetorical question.. I'm letting people know you are out here.

  • @AuthorLaurieAnnSmith
    @AuthorLaurieAnnSmith11 ай бұрын

    I love Supaman! His voice, prayer dancing, and message is so needed! Spread his message, spread his videos, spread the love he is talking about. Peace and love only.

  • @luceroloza6800
    @luceroloza68003 жыл бұрын

    Hip hop is Hypocrisy damn that sumed up exactly how i feel about the media industry may god bless the truth!!! its good to know your kind still exist gods many blessinngs ❤️

  • @virginiaeasterling4347
    @virginiaeasterling43475 жыл бұрын

    Awsome

  • @christinacody5845
    @christinacody58453 жыл бұрын

    I heard him on "American Routes" by PRX a while back and had him on my "to listen to" list. I wish I'd heard him sooner. I'm enjoying it.

  • @jsh1242
    @jsh12427 жыл бұрын

    awesome! I am a white man. I love this. I have a little Cherokee blood in me . I just found this and spirit whistle and young spirit a few days ago. I can't stop listening to it. the drums and purity of it is medicine for my soul I feel I missed my calling. I want to join a tribe. is it ok for a white man not in a tribe to go to a powwow?

  • @CaroleMinxBlanton

    @CaroleMinxBlanton

    4 жыл бұрын

    If your know your have Cherokee blood why don't you come to ours. We have a huge one every labor day.

  • @TheUniverseAroundUsNews
    @TheUniverseAroundUsNews6 жыл бұрын

    This guy is super talented

  • @donnafranklin7522
    @donnafranklin7522 Жыл бұрын

    I love the Apaches. I have been praying for God to confirm or dismiss my strong desire to be a ministering friend to the White Mnt. Apaches. I live in CT and my time here is completed. I pray God' s will be done and For His wisdom and direction.

  • @1441musiclover
    @1441musiclover4 жыл бұрын

    It's 2020. This man has taught me more about racism and how the atrocities of the past effect people in the present than any BLM actions

  • @anasurrena839

    @anasurrena839

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is also native lives matter...

  • @aaronblueraven310
    @aaronblueraven3104 жыл бұрын

    ✊🏽🔥🔥✊🏽

  • @meganh4011
    @meganh40113 жыл бұрын

    💞💫

  • @Abbysteel3456
    @Abbysteel3456Ай бұрын

    ❤ lol 😆 🎉 good morning 🙏 🌄 another day to get things right.. the beat with water drops supports the flute as my ears are filled with an incredible amount of sound visually appealing to my senses sound sight. Can we never forget this moment and hold into it forever.. ❤🎉

  • @TheCulturalCompass
    @TheCulturalCompass7 жыл бұрын

    I love Supaman!

  • @Abbysteel3456
    @Abbysteel3456Ай бұрын

    Best Ted talk I have ever heard ❤ 😢 the truth hits hard Why are some men Rich why others are poor.. that is racism. It has nothing to do with color.. our brothers and sisters continue to suffer.. Not God's Plan.. or mine how about 👉 as the tears begin to fall from heaven to nourish the land. 2024 surfing legends

  • @philippdohnert2846
    @philippdohnert28463 жыл бұрын

    Kerp it up mate👍you are awesome.

  • @ellanina801
    @ellanina801 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I loved the jokes and the music and dancing.

  • @cognitivekung-fu
    @cognitivekung-fu7 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @Dee4R
    @Dee4R6 жыл бұрын

    I follow. You are an inspiration. Keep it you. Thats where you fell off. Dont try to hard. Natives hear you, we listen. Them jokes aint workin bro. Re-write.

  • @utekrause8334
    @utekrause83343 жыл бұрын

    Hi Martin Smith ,totally agree with you. they did not get it. HE IS SUPAMAN. FANTASTICO

  • @leroycervantes5912
    @leroycervantes59122 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!

  • @ladybirdstarshine4692
    @ladybirdstarshine46923 жыл бұрын

    Yeee....!!!! Lililili... lililili... Lililili... lililili....!✊

  • @kaoskewenvoyouma2712
    @kaoskewenvoyouma27122 жыл бұрын

    That was pretty kool. Laughter and Music is good medicine that brings us together. That Acapella reminded me WU-TANG's TRIUMPH. Great Stuff, Qwaqwaii / Thank You.

  • @nusmoon6212
    @nusmoon6212 Жыл бұрын

    definitely a new generation of life in us all…. The whole of being!!!

  • @deloresbaird3570
    @deloresbaird35706 ай бұрын

    Your amazing your so talented your great keep going strong us Native Americans must take our stand ..your absolutely a wonderful intertainer...much love and most of respect I post you on my page Native Power...❤

  • @triple_gem_shining
    @triple_gem_shining3 жыл бұрын

    So proud of supaman

  • @elizabethharvester6111
    @elizabethharvester61114 ай бұрын

    It was painful to witness such a limp response from the audience to the brilliance of this man. His teachings are true to Native form - non-intrusive, incorporating light humor to unify, and owning his truth. Yet the audience was so lukewarm. Supaman, I hope you keep doing your magic because that is your gift.

  • @virginiaeasterling4347
    @virginiaeasterling43474 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your up date

  • @lulagabbardrivera1037
    @lulagabbardrivera10374 жыл бұрын

    🎶🙌✊🙏

  • @habanerofire
    @habanerofire23 күн бұрын

    What lessons can we learn from the past to continue to move us towards a better world for all of us? We had a dark beginnings in this country after European contact, we can learn from it not by ignoring it, but from honoring those sacrifices and a commitment to doing better .

  • @ElRayDelRio
    @ElRayDelRioАй бұрын

    Glad to be here. Glad to be alive

  • @judegamboa950
    @judegamboa950 Жыл бұрын

    Fire tracks 😄

  • @JuanGonzalez-sm5xe
    @JuanGonzalez-sm5xe4 ай бұрын

    SUPAMAN IS SO SUPPPPAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

  • @ralphmcbride71
    @ralphmcbride714 жыл бұрын

    Sound good brother

  • @VWGG1
    @VWGG12 жыл бұрын

    Respect