Yawanawa Fundraising Concert @ Mandala Sanctuary in Eugene
The Spirit of the Amazon Through Yawanawa Music
Join us for a special evening with Keneihu and Shawma Yawanawa, visiting from the Yawanawa people of the Brazilian Amazon.
Through music, cultural exchange, and community connection, we come together to celebrate Yawanawa culture and support the continuation of ancestral traditions.
About Keneihu & Shawma
Keneihu, daughter of Chief Matsini Yawanawa, carries a deep connection to her people's traditions and has shared Yawanawa music and cultural knowledge in communities around the world.
Shawma, son of Chief Nixiwaka Yawanawa, is a musician and cultural representative who continues to support his community through music and cultural work. He has also contributed to musical projects around the world, including The Future Is Ancestral with DJ Alok.
The Yawanawa People
The Yawanawa are an Indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon with a rich cultural heritage rooted in ancestral knowledge, music, and a deep relationship with the forest. Their traditions continue to be carried forward through generations, connecting community, spirituality, and the living world.
This gathering is an opportunity to celebrate their living culture and support the Yawanawa people and their ongoing efforts to sustain their traditions and community.
About Mandala Sanctuary
Nestled in the countryside just outside Eugene, Mandala Sanctuary is a gathering space created to nurture community, creativity, music, celebration, and spiritual practice.
Lovingly built with locally sourced natural materials, including earth, stone, and wood, the sanctuary reflects the care and collective energy of the many people who helped bring it to life. Its warm, welcoming space offers a beautiful setting for music and gathering in community.
The evening will include:
- Live Yawanawa music with Keneihu & Shawma
- Cultural exchange and community connection
- Indigenous crafts and artisan market
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Location: Mandala Sanctuary, outside Eugene, Oregon
Doors: 6:30 PM
Music begins: 7:00 PM
Come gather for an evening of music, cultural exchange, and connection while supporting the Yawanawa people and their living traditions.
Music project: "The Future is Ancestral" with DJ Alok
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