CommunityMonday, November 16
Yawanawa Fundraising Concert
Monday, November 16 · 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. · Awakenings Studio
- When
- Monday, November 16 · 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Where
- Awakenings StudioAwakenings is located at 1016 SE 12th Avenue · Portland, OR · 97214
- Good to know
About this event
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 16, 2026
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.
From Cascadia Culture
Listed by Awakenings Wellness Center (The Events Calendar) and Humanitix: United States, gathered by the Oregon City events calendar.