Music for Shape-Shifters: Field Recordings from the Amazonian Lowlands, 1981-1985 by Wakuénai (Curripaco) offers a rare and immersive glimpse into the rich sonic traditions of Amazonian indigenous life. Captured between 1981 and 1985 in Venezuela and Colombia, these recordings document everything from ceremonial trumpets and flutes to spirited songs and ancient storytelling, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the Upper Río Negro region.
This unique release, curated by Sublime Frequencies, preserves a seven-part suite that flows from the hypnotic resonance of catfish trumpets to playful village performances and powerful expressions of animism. Accompanied by a four-page booklet, the album stands as both a powerful tribute to the late anthropologist Jonathan Hill and a testament to the enduring connection between music, myth, and the Amazonian landscape.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sublime Frequencies
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 09/06/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Kulirrína Trumpets
A2. Double Duet Of Yapurutú And Tsikota Flutes
A3. Men Playing Trumpets In Canoe
A4. Place-naming Pt. 2
A5. Yaraki Rum, Songs, And Sexual Jokes
B1. The Sound That Opened The World
B2. Ten Men Playing In The Village Plaza
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