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| Yanomami boy, Brazil.
© Victor Englebert/Survival |
For the first time, a group of Mehinaku
shaman musicians from the Brazilian Amazon will tour the UK. They will
perform with the renowned Brazilian singer and composer, Marlui
Miranda, and British musicians. The tour marks the launch of a
specially composed album of music called 'Neuneneu' which means 'human
plurality' in the Mehinaku language.
Shamanism, chanting and music play an important part in the Mehinaku's
culture and rituals. They live in the Xingu Park in central Brazil
which is home to 14 tribes. They number little over 200 and live in
large communal houses. Fishing and agriculture are central to the
economies of all the Xingu peoples.
For more information on the tour and venues please click here
To hear samples from the album 'Neuneneu' click here
