Xiti Nukini

Origin

Brasil

Years Active

2017

Genres

indigenous music, shamanic music, world music

Biography

Xiti Nukini is a leader and rapé master of the Nukini people, originally from the Nukini Indigenous Land, located in the Serra do Divisor, in the municipality of Mâncio Lima, Acre. He is recognized for his work in the preservation and revitalization of Nukini culture, which calls itself the "People of the Jaguar."

His musical work stands out in the album "Inú (Canto do Filho da Onça)", released in 2017 by the record label Zoo Records. This work consists of recordings of medicinal chants used in ceremonies, seeking to bring these traditions closer to contemporary music. The album was produced by Joutro Mundo, who is also an enthusiast of Brazilian music and cultural preservation.

Xiti Nukini has been an important voice in the articulation and dissemination of his people's culture, especially after a period of near extinction during the rubber boom. His work with music is a way to keep the traditions, language, and rituals of the Nukini alive.

Discography

• Inú - Canto do Filho da Onça (2017)