Local Author Series: Justis Brokenrope

@ Join us in celebrating the work of local author and DJ, Justis Brokenrope, founder of Wathéča Records. Wathéča Records is a North American Indigenous music archival project founded by Sičháŋǧu Lakȟóta musician and educator, Justis Brokenrope. Brokenrope seeks to ensure the preservation and accessibility of overlooked American Indian and First Nations artists in the histories of rock, folk, and country music. He is the host of Wathéča Radio on NTS, a co-author of the recently published Wathéča Records Sourcebook (Era Editions, 2026), and currently resides in Bdé Óta Othúŋwe, Mní Sóta (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Driven by Brokenrope’s dedication for building and sharing his still-growing archive of rare vinyl records, cassette tapes, and even 8-track tapes, Wathéča Records Sourcebook showcases what makes physical media and printed ephemera so memorable and ripe for connection while simultaneously documenting a deep reverence for the Indigenous musicians and artists featured throughout… View Source