On the heels of a political sea change in Brazil toward environmental justice and Indigenous rights, activist and DJ Eric Terena (of the Terena Peoples) shares how music is being used for the collective good. He tells the story of how he learned to integrate his identities as an activist, journalist and musician. His collaborations with political leaders like Sonia Guajajara and Célia Xakriabá raise awareness about Indigenous rights worldwide. Producer Marianna Romano brings us this episode from São Paulo and a Portuguese version will be shared later this spring. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Marianna Romano. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Executive Producer: Tracy Rector. Voice-over: Felipe Contreras. 

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Just as art and music are integral to the movement for Indigenous rights, music is central to this episode. Featured songs by Eric Terena are: 

• Tetchi'arü'ngu (Remix) by Eric Terena and Djuena Tikuna (Watch the video here) 
• Indigenous Resistance (ft. Célia Xakriabá), featured in this set from Acampamento Terra Livre 2021  
• Inversões by Eric Terena and Gean Ramos Pankararu (Listen here) 

Learn more: 

• Follow Mídia India on Instagram 
• Hear more of Eric’s music here 
• Learn more about the work of the producer of this episode, Marianna Romano 

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