CD from Brazil (SKU 3518)
Kanaro is a beautifully produced album by Shaneihu Yawanawa, offering heart-driven chants, mantras, and ceremonial songs rooted in Yawanawa tradition. Blending influences from Indigenous, Indian, and spiritual music, each track is vibrant and deeply felt. Unlike the raw local recordings often found online, Kanaro stands out for its clarity and studio quality. Shaneihu is both musician and spiritual leader, and this album reflects his role in preserving and sharing sacred Yawanawa wisdom. A powerful listening experience with soul and purpose. More information can be read below.
Kanaro – Sacred Songs by Shaneihu Yawanawa
An immersive journey of sound, spirit, and tradition.
Kanaro is a beautifully crafted album by Shaneihu Yawanawa, a respected musician and ceremonial leader from the Yawanawa tribe of Acre, Brazil. This album offers a powerful collection of songs, chants, mantras, and ceremonial melodies—heart-driven pieces that transcend language and culture. Each track is vocally rich and supported by a diverse array of instruments, weaving together spiritual influences from around the world.
Shaneihu's music can often be found online—on YouTube and other platforms—featuring live recordings with an authentic, raw presence. These informal videos carry a strong spiritual resonance, offering a glimpse into the ceremonial life of the Yawanawa. In contrast, Kanaro is a studio-produced work: crisp, clear, and intentionally arranged. It retains the soul of tradition while offering a refined listening experience.
The songs move seamlessly between moods and traditions: from soft meditative chants to uplifting tribal rhythms. Some tracks echo Indian ragas, others draw on Native American or Hindu influences, and a few feel like the sweetest songs from a Rainbow gathering or an Ayahuasca ceremony. Yet, through all these threads, the heart of the Amazon remains. Kanaro is felt as much in the body as heard in the mind—a truly nourishing auditory experience.
Shaneihu Yawanawa is more than a musician—he is a cultural ambassador and spiritual bridge. As a bearer of Yawanawa sacred traditions, he plays an important role in preserving and sharing his people's knowledge. His Rapé blends are among the most grounded and clear, carrying the same integrity and focus found in his music. Through Kanaro, he shares his lineage, devotion, and connection to the forest spirits in a form that is accessible to the world. To support Shaneihu directly and honor the Yawanawa spiritual path, consider purchasing this remarkable album.
To learn more about the Yawanawa tribe and their traditions, read a comprehensive article here.
Tracks
1. Kanarô 6:21
2. Kêne Keranê 5:08
3. Ê Mia Xinã Kai 3:25
4. Saí, Saí Kanarô 4:34
5. Yura 3:28
6. Ui Pairê 5:11
7. Mia Xinai 4:14
8. Kuta 6:17
9. Tarauacá 5:01
10. Maí, Varí, Waká, Niwê 5:08
Format: Audio CD
Origin: Acre, Brazil
Artist: Shaneihu Yawanawa
Label: Independent
Comments from customers
"...It is the most wonderful music I have ever heard. What a wonderful effect it has :) I felt so soothed by it. As if the music itself cloaked me in a warm embrace of safety and love. It was very physically tangible. I’ve never experienced anything like that with any other music in my life..."
"...This CD brings me home where everything is fine and safe and nice. There is no pretention, no ego, no bla-bla in this music. They are songs of purity and love. And all the songs on this CD sound as if I know them from a long long time ago. Ceremonies where everything was perfect and nice, and full of sharing. I can feel that the singer is completelty in tune with source and nature..."
