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DDAT is a dynamic collaboration led by trumpet virtuoso Delbert Anderson and rapper Def-i. They fuse Navajo spinning songs with jazz, funk, and hip-hop, creating a sound that’s both rooted in tradition and boldly forward-looking. Based in the American Southwest, DDAT has earned national recognition for cross-cultural collaboration, innovative storytelling, and live performances that traverse genre boundaries. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, a highlights-driven discography, and information about upcoming shows to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Documented collaborators

DDAT’s work has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Chamber Music America Jazz Presenters Award (2021) and the APAP Doris Duke Access Award (2019). Their cross-cultural projects, including the cross-continental Kindred Spirits collaboration with South African artists, showcase a commitment to musical exchange and community impact. For fans and newcomers alike, DDAT offers an accessible gateway into a rarified blend of traditions and contemporary soundscapes. To stay connected, follow DDAT on their official channels and the Mutiny Recordings pages for updates and releases.

The essentials

Quick Facts About DDAT

  • DDAT blends Navajo spinning songs with jazz, funk and hip-hop, led by Delbert Anderson (trumpet) and Def-i (rapper).
  • Albums (most recent first): Kindred Spirits: A Navajo-South African Story (2023), Born In An Odd Time (2022), D'DAT (self-titled, 2018).
  • Kindred Spirits is a cross-cultural collaboration between DDAT and South African artists, released on Awesome Africa under exclusive license to CCA (2013–2023 era releases).
  • Major awards/achievements include the Chamber Music America Jazz Presenters Award (2021), APAP Doris Duke Access Award (2019), Native Launchpad Award (2019), NPR top-10 honorable mention (2016), and TEDxABQ exposure (2018).
  • Social media and music presence include Mutiny Recordings artist page (Facebook, Instagram, X), Bandcamp DDAT page, and the DDAT artist page on Apple Music.

The records

DDAT Discography

  • Kindred Spirits: A Navajo-South African Story
    2023 · Awesome Africa under exclusive license to CCA
  • Born In An Odd Time
    2022 · Unspecified (DDAT project; label not publicly listed)
  • D'DAT (self-titled)
    2018 · DDAT / Delbert Anderson / Mutiny lineage (indie release)

DDAT’s work has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Chamber Music America Jazz Presenters Award (2021) and the APAP Doris Duke Access Award (2019). Their cross-cultural projects, including the cross-continental Kindred Spirits collaboration with South African artists, showcase a commitment to musical exchange and community impact. For fans and newcomers alike, DDAT offers an accessible gateway into a rarified blend of traditions and contemporary soundscapes. To stay connected, follow DDAT on their official channels and the Mutiny Recordings pages for updates and releases.

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