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DJ Dat Kid Shawn Explains Alaska Rave Culture and PLUR | INDIE ALASKA

Season 14 Episode 1 | 4m 04s

Meet DJ Dat Kid Shawn, also known as DKS, an Alaskan DJ who’s helping shape the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in Anchorage, Alaska. Born into a military family, Shawn’s journey is anything but ordinary. From his early days navigating life in a transient household to discovering his true passion for music, Shawn has become a trailblazer in Alaska’s EDM culture.

Aired: 02/05/25

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