Yawanawa Fundraising Concert @ Awakenings Wellness Center in Portland
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.
What to expect:
- Live music
- Cultural exchange, stories, and Q&A
- Indigenous crafts and artisan market
Event Details:
Date: Monday, November 16th, 2026
Location: Awakenings Wellness Center, Portland, OR
Doors: 6:30 PM
Music begins: 7:00 PM
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 Awakenings Wellness Center
Located in Southeast Portland, Awakenings Wellness Center is a welcoming community space dedicated to healing, connection, movement, and personal growth. Bringing together a diverse community of wellness practitioners and facilitators, Awakenings offers a nurturing setting for gatherings that invite presence, creativity, and deeper connection.
With its roots in holistic wellness and community care, it provides a meaningful space to come together through music, cultural exchange, and shared experience.
Come gather for an evening of music, cultural exchange, and connection while supporting the Yawanawa people and their living traditions.
Graphic design: @_innertemple
Music project: "The Future is Ancestral" with DJ Alok
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
