This song fuses English and te reo Māori! The song by New Zealand (Aotearoa) band Six60 is called Pepeha and was released in 2021. Its release was connected to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). This is a government-sponsored initiative to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language. The word pepeha references a form of self-introduction, where the speaker describes their ancestry and connections to the natural environment. ** Right now, the g

Kombilesa Mi recently released a special song and video! This group’s music switches between Spanish and Palenquero; a Spanish-based creole mixed with African languages, mainly the Kikongo language. At least 300 words of African origin have been identified. It is thought that Palenquero also includes elements from Indigenous languages local to present day Colombia. _____♫_____ Kombilesa Mi doesn’t use computer-generated beats on their tracks: all of the music is played and re

Enjoy a very creative song that fits well for October and is by Sara Curruchich, featuring Duo Fetén Fetén. The song is called Qach’alal. It was recorded about 4 years ago and is from the album ‘Mujer Indígena’. In the description you can find lyrics in Kaqchikel, along with English translations. The song shares a profound message on the connection between people, nature, and the collective memory of a community. Here is a quote from Sara about the meaning of the song:“Qach’

An inspirational song and story from El Salvador!  The song is in honour of Genaro Ramírez Vázquez. He is known as the dreamer and farmer...