On the 10th of June 2018, a remarkable gathering of Elders, leaders and youth converged in two points of the world over 10,000miles apart to sing to the spirit of Mother Earth.
From Gadigal Country, Redfern Australia to Chumash Country, Malibu USA these cultural warriors and climate defenders shared an important connection, one that creates global pathways for the coming together of the Worlds Indigenous people.
Held in the sacred Ap, a traditional Chumash dwelling, the youth represented many tribes, collaborating and sharing deep insights through the Artivist Entertainment led songwriting workshop where the process was the focus, the outcome was an important testament of the voice of our youth – one of LIBERATION.
Song Produced for NITV Australia’s ReWired Program with great thanks to Luke Briscoe for his vision of the song. Sydney Songwriting sessions were hosted by MC Trey and the Redfern Dance Company.
US Sessions were facilitated by Quetzal Flores and Maya Jupiter with thanks to Roman Orona, Marc A. Chavez, Mike de la Rocha, Mark Gonzales, Cheryl Stone and Sam Cook of KMBA Events.
US Participants were Kaya Orona, Tahj Orona, Quinna Hamby, Calina Lawrence, Isabella Dodd, Jade Huitzilin Ayala, Ja-rey Kilpatrick, Ahuitzotl Ichckhoipilli, Zion Rodriguez Acovos, Avellaka Majel, Amon Braveheart Chavez, Casmali Lopez, Liliana Johnston and Sarah Koyo.
With thanks to Wishtoyo Chumash Village Elders Mati and Luhui and Alicia Cordero and the Australian Cultural delegation, Nyikina Elder, Phillipa Cook, Jill Pagnoccolo, Madison Prince, Cheryl Stone, Sam Cook and Maya Jupiter.
Liberation by Calina Lawrence featuring Aloe Blacc is now streaming on all services.
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