Classic Roots

The heartbeat of the boreal north, Classic Roots also known as Joshua DePerry. He is an Ojibwe and Blackfoot Music Producer, Indigenous DJ, and performer from Long Lake 58 First Nation, born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Now based in Toronto, Classic Roots creates a distinctive sound that blends Pow Wow techno with infectious basslines, crafting a powerful celebration of Indigenous culture, freedom, and resilience. His music bridges ancestral traditions with modern electronic music, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams while remaining deeply connected to their roots. Known for high-energy performances, Classic Roots seamlessly fuses house, techno, and warehouse techno with Indigenous influences to create immersive, genre defying sets. His sound honours the past while embracing the future, weaving together traditional elements and contemporary electronic production into a style that is uniquely his own. Classic Roots won the 2015 Indigenous Music Award for Best Pop Album (Hack The Planet). As both a DJ and producer, Classic Roots continues to push the boundaries of Indigenous electronic music, creating unforgettable experiences that resonate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences alike on and beyond the dancefloor.