“What people need is more love and [to] understand each other.” -Nixiwaka Yawanawa 

Nixiwaka Yawanawa talks about climate change, and how indigenous people may have the answer. At the end, he gives an example of one of his tribe’s songs, a song to say goodbye after a visit. Nixiwaka Yawanawa provides a fascinating perspective.

Next, here is a healing song from the Yawanawa tribe, performed by Malka Lew from California. 

  • Yawanawa, N., Tedx Talks. (2014). We are all connected with nature: Nixiwaka Yawanawa at TedxHackney. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk0-yebNA_o
  • Lew, M., World Street Music. (2018). Malka Lew healing music- Yawanawa tribe song (Brazil). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jRoZ5BzOpA