Huni Kuin and Yawanawa Forest Guardians | 30 Aug 2025
An evening of Amazonian ancestral music and sacred song from the Huni Kuin and Yawanawa peoples. Featuring Dua Ninawa of the Huni Kuin and Wanu of the Yawanawá, this special event shared traditional chants, rhythms, and spiritual presence rooted in the richness of Amazonian heritage. We invited guests into a space of connection, healing, and celebration.
Artist Biographies
Dua Ninawa & Wanu
Dua Ninawa (of the Huni Kuin nation) and Wãnu (of the Yawanawá nation) are prominent Indigenous musicians, cultural ambassadors, and spiritual leaders from the Brazilian Amazon. Together, they unite two distinct ancestral lineages through sacred medicine music, utilizing traditional chants, soaring vocals, and various instruments to share the deep spiritual heritage of their respective peoples.