Our Team

WO STUDIO & PROGRAM LEADERS

Meet our award-winning team of Oglala Lakota musicians and creative professionals. Click on each ‘Learn More’ button to hear their original music recorded and produced at OLA. 

Talon Bazille

Manager | Engineer & Producer

Prolific artist, engineer, and producer who has recorded and produced albums in studios across the United States and internationally.

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Stella Standingbear

Engineer & Producer

International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards winner for Best Female Hip Hop Artist & Music Video of the Year.

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Terrance Jade

Engineer & Producer

Native American Music Award winner and trailblazer in incorporating Lakota language into hip-hop music.

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Tiana Spotted Thunder

Wicaglata Circles | Teaching Artist

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Santee Luke Witt

Drum Circle | Teaching Artist

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Tiana Spotted Thunder

Wicaglata Circles | Teaching Artist

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Santee Luke Witt

Drum Circle | Teaching Artist

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Talon Bazille, a versatile artist of Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota heritage, embodies roles as a rapper, producer, and sound designer. His artistic journey was initiated at 13, guided by supportive uncles, though temporarily paused during post-secondary pursuits. Rediscovering his hip-hop passion at the University of Pennsylvania, he hosted a radio show to uplift underground artists and rekindled his own creative flame.

Beyond hip-hop, Bazille’s artistry spans genres, from crafting soundscapes for installations like “RELATIVE” with Dyani White Hawk & Leya Hale for the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Art, to participating in significant events like First Peoples Fund’s “We The Peoples Before” concert and Cornerstone Theatre Company’s “Wicoun” tour.

“WCWW” and “DOPA,” his albums, echo evolving rap expressions, while collaborations with diverse artists underscore his commitment to diverse musical forms. Balancing his experiences from reservations to urban life, Bazille aims to honor his heritage and foster healing.

Talon Bazille, a versatile artist of Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota heritage, embodies roles as a rapper, producer, and sound designer. His artistic journey was initiated at 13, guided by supportive uncles, though temporarily paused during post-secondary pursuits. Rediscovering his hip-hop passion at the University of Pennsylvania, he hosted a radio show to uplift underground artists and rekindled his own creative flame.

Beyond hip-hop, Bazille’s artistry spans genres, from crafting soundscapes for installations like “RELATIVE” with Dyani White Hawk & Leya Hale for the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Art, to participating in significant events like First Peoples Fund’s “We The Peoples Before” concert and Cornerstone Theatre Company’s “Wicoun” tour.

“WCWW” and “DOPA,” his albums, echo evolving rap expressions, while collaborations with diverse artists underscore his commitment to diverse musical forms. Balancing his experiences from reservations to urban life, Bazille aims to honor his heritage and foster healing.

Talon Bazille, a versatile artist of Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota heritage, embodies roles as a rapper, producer, and sound designer. His artistic journey was initiated at 13, guided by supportive uncles, though temporarily paused during post-secondary pursuits. Rediscovering his hip-hop passion at the University of Pennsylvania, he hosted a radio show to uplift underground artists and rekindled his own creative flame.

Beyond hip-hop, Bazille’s artistry spans genres, from crafting soundscapes for installations like “RELATIVE” with Dyani White Hawk & Leya Hale for the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Art, to participating in significant events like First Peoples Fund’s “We The Peoples Before” concert and Cornerstone Theatre Company’s “Wicoun” tour.

“WCWW” and “DOPA,” his albums, echo evolving rap expressions, while collaborations with diverse artists underscore his commitment to diverse musical forms. Balancing his experiences from reservations to urban life, Bazille aims to honor his heritage and foster healing.

Talon Bazille, a versatile artist of Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota heritage, embodies roles as a rapper, producer, and sound designer. His artistic journey was initiated at 13, guided by supportive uncles, though temporarily paused during post-secondary pursuits. Rediscovering his hip-hop passion at the University of Pennsylvania, he hosted a radio show to uplift underground artists and rekindled his own creative flame.

Beyond hip-hop, Bazille’s artistry spans genres, from crafting soundscapes for installations like “RELATIVE” with Dyani White Hawk & Leya Hale for the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Art, to participating in significant events like First Peoples Fund’s “We The Peoples Before” concert and Cornerstone Theatre Company’s “Wicoun” tour.

“WCWW” and “DOPA,” his albums, echo evolving rap expressions, while collaborations with diverse artists underscore his commitment to diverse musical forms. Balancing his experiences from reservations to urban life, Bazille aims to honor his heritage and foster healing.

Talon Bazille, a versatile artist of Cheyenne River Lakota and Crow Creek Dakota heritage, embodies roles as a rapper, producer, and sound designer. His artistic journey was initiated at 13, guided by supportive uncles, though temporarily paused during post-secondary pursuits. Rediscovering his hip-hop passion at the University of Pennsylvania, he hosted a radio show to uplift underground artists and rekindled his own creative flame.

Beyond hip-hop, Bazille’s artistry spans genres, from crafting soundscapes for installations like “RELATIVE” with Dyani White Hawk & Leya Hale for the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Art, to participating in significant events like First Peoples Fund’s “We The Peoples Before” concert and Cornerstone Theatre Company’s “Wicoun” tour.

“WCWW” and “DOPA,” his albums, echo evolving rap expressions, while collaborations with diverse artists underscore his commitment to diverse musical forms. Balancing his experiences from reservations to urban life, Bazille aims to honor his heritage and foster healing.

Book your session now! Studio rental fees include:

  • $50 per hour for recording services
  • $75 for recording with one of our engineers
  • $150 per song for production: beats, instrumentals, composing assistance
  • $100 per song for mixing and mastering
  • $50 per hour to book studio as rehearsal space

For Indigenous artists, we are pleased to inform you that you may select to have these fees waived entirely. Fill out the form below:

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