Poranguí

The Schedule: 4:30pm- Doors open 5:00pm - DJ Kaheal (Downtempo Set) 6:00pm- Giselle World, Brielle Agulia, Emilia Garth 7:00pm- Mapu Huni Kuin 8:00pm- Poranguí Poranguí is a world soul artist, live looping musician, and a one-man orchestra whose unique background and ethnomusicology training at Duke University have shaped his distinctive sound. Raised in Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S, he has spent over twenty years as an artist, musician, educator, filmmaker, consultant, and therapist, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to promote individual and collective well-being. Poranguí's performances are an exploration of indigenous rhythms and ancestral songs from around the world. From deep, earthy didgeridoo grooves to high-vibe Brazilian beats to African kalimba lullabies, he creates his music from scratch using looping technology, taking his audience on a sonic journey that transcends cultural & stylistic boundaries. With an impressive list of collaborations, Poranguí has worked with artists like Rising Appalachia, Desert Dwellers, Dirtwire, Shaman’s Dream, Liquid Bloom, Ayla Nereo, and many more. He has also performed at numerous festivals and events internationally such as TEDx, SXSW, Ozora and Boom Fest, to name a few. Poranguí's creative output extends far beyond his live looping performances. As a sound designer and media producer, he has collaborated with renowned director Mitch Schultz (D.M.T . Spirit Molecule) on the soundtrack for the groundbreaking documentary "Ayahuasca, " which marked his debut solo album in 2016. Since then, he has been a prolific artist, consistently releasing innovative and boundary-pushing work. He followed up with a remix album of the Ayahuasca Soundtrack on Desert Trax, and in 2019, he released a self-titled live album that was met with critical acclaim. Poranguí's work also includes a four-album series of music for psychedelic-assisted therapy made in collaboration with Liquid Bloom called Kuya Sessions. Most recently, in 2023, he released a new solo album entitled "Beauty Way" For Poranguí, his work is more than just a profession; it is a calling that drives him to explore new ways of telling the stories of our ancestors and augmenting the voice of PachaMama in ways that resonate with our contemporary culture. His music is more than just entertainment; it is a means of transcending the boundaries of language and culture to unite people through shared experience. Whether he is performing at world-renowned festivals or leading workshops and ceremonies, Poranguí's mission remains the same: to inspire and uplift others through the healing power of sound and movement. Through his work, he seeks to promote a greater sense of empathy and understanding between people of all backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and connection that is sorely needed in our rapidly changing world. Mapu Huni Kuin is a respected leader of the Huni Kuin people and a globally recognized musician dedicated to preserving Indigenous traditions and protecting the Amazon. In the past year alone, he has raised over $2 million to purchase land in the Amazon rainforest near his territory solely for the purpose of conservation. He collaborated on the Grammy-nominated album, The Future is Ancestral, produced by Brazilian superstar DJ Alok, merges ancestral wisdom with contemporary music to amplify Indigenous voices worldwide. As a cultural ambassador, Mapu uses his platform—from global stages to television—to raise awareness of the critical role Indigenous communities play in safeguarding the rainforest and ensuring their leadership remains central to its protection. Giselle is an international medicine woman, performing and recording artist & composer, who is also recognized for her musical healing contributions in the medicine community via singing and her flute working with various different Native American tribes, organizations, and ceremonies. She has been extensively in service to plant medicines for 13 years studying with indigenous tribes from Mexico for her peyote trainings, and with tribes from the Brazilian Amazon, and Colombian and Peruvian tribes, as well where she embarked in deep master plant dietas. Giselle is an advocate for indigenous rights, as well as sharing about indigenous wisdom and culture all over the world using music as the main tool by teaching about the cultures through workshops and song circles. She has also been a Humanities Professor in the university for over a decade. Giselle is on a mission to bring unity & consciousness to our earth and purpose as humans through plant medicine and music connecting people to the frequency of our Pachamama in all kinds of settings throughout our beautiful Mother Earth. Of Native Hawaiian heritage, Emilia's path has led her to study and collaborate with spiritual leaders and diverse musical lineages across the globe. Her deep dedication to cultural preservation and healing practices is reflected in her mastery of songs, chants, and mantras in Spanish, Portuguese, Hawaiian, Yoruba, Gurmukhi, and Sanskrit. Emilia’s concert experiences go beyond music, as she interweaves songs with meditation, esoteric wisdom, and heartfelt storytelling. Her music invites listeners into moments of reflection, healing, and transformation, earning her a loyal global following. Beyond her performances, Emilia is a visionary music educator and ceremonialist. She passionately guides others in unlocking their authentic voice through voice and ukulele workshops, song circles, ancestral healing ceremonies, and comprehensive online courses. Brielle Águila is a channel of medicine music, a steward of the Earth, and a guide in the sacred cycles of life. Through intentional motherhood, permaculture, foraging, and ceremony, Brielle walks a path of healing, transmuting pain into strength and inspiration for the collective. Her songs are prayers—woven with the wisdom of Pachamama, honoring the sacred dance of death and rebirth, and calling us back to a life of reciprocity, humility, and wholeness. Guided by the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor, she carries a vision of unity, balance, and deep reverence for all life. Through Everything Earth Tribe & Mindful Earth Guardians, she merges her love for music, sustainability, and children’s nature education—nurturing the next generation of Earth stewards. May her music bring you home to yourself, empowering your journey as a peaceful rainbow warrior of Mother Earth. Kaheal is a versatile empowerment coach, fire ceremonialist, and international DJ who radiates a passion for guiding individuals on their journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As the founder, producer, and master of ceremony for "Fire Flies Forest," an empowerment gathering designed to ignite the inner fire within individuals, Kaheal empowers others to tap into their inner strength, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential. Through his dynamic coaching style and transformative fire ceremonies, Kaheal creates sacred spaces for individuals to release old patterns, fears, and limitations, guiding them towards a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. His music as an international DJ is infused with intention and energy, inviting listeners to embark on a soul-nourishing musical journey that uplifts the spirit and inspires movement and expression. Additionally, as a dedicated father to his 14-year-old daughter, Monarch Icis, Kaheal exemplifies patience, compassion, and love, instilling in her the values of authenticity, courage, and resilience. Through his work and presence, Kaheal embodies empowerment, creativity, and love, inspiring all those he encounters to embrace their true power and shine brightly in the world.