Album features over 50 musicians with
tracks that infuse the vibrant energy of traditional indigenous
melodies with the modern vibes of contemporary pop
and all royalties from the album go to indigenous
communities who co-created the project
Link to Gratis Photos of Alok and the
Indigenous Musicians Creating the Album Together
LOS
ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of global Earth Day this Monday,
April 22nd, Brazilian global DJ, producer and humanitarian
ALOK, releases his much-anticipated album "The Future is
Ancestral." The project is the result of over 500 hours in studio,
involving over 50 musicians who shaped the eight tracks sung by
various indigenous communities. "The Future is Ancestral" is
available on all digital platforms HERE.
The album invites the audience to immerse themselves in a sonic
landscape where each track tells a story of innovation, resilience,
and cultural resurgence. Listeners will be taken on a journey into
the indigenous culture and sounds of Brazil while being transported to new
horizons, which is forged around the central message of the
importance of preserving indigenous roots.
Listen to "The Future Is Ancestral"
Here
The collection of music connects listeners to both nature and
culture, with one track "Pedju Kunumigwe" (Guarani Nhandewa)
offering an invitation to listen to the sound of birds and nature.
"Sina Vaishu" (Yawanawa) speaks about following the path of the
ancestors and shifting the way we think. "Yube Mana Ibubu" (Huni
Kuin) is an extension of a traditional Brazilian prayer and calls
for resistance and survival. "JARAHA" (Guarani-Kaiowá) is a hip-hop
song with rap verses about yearning for ancestral homelands. "Canto
do Vento" (Kariri Xocó) is a voice of connection with their
ancestors and with life. "Rap Nativo" presents the words of a
warrior, about their culture and connection with the divine.
"Sangue Indígena" (Kaingang) is a battle cry for the preservation
of life and indigenous lands. "Manifesto Futuro Ancestral" (Célia
Xakriabá) reflects on the Brazilian cultural origin and brings
forth the strength of indigenous words in their struggle and
poetry.
"I feel honored to be able to serve as a platform to
amplify the voices of indigenous ancestry. "The Future Is
Ancestral' is not just a musical project; it is a movement to
reforest the imagination of our society and its perception of
indigenous peoples and the importance of their presence in multiple
territories," explains Alok.
The project was initiated in 2021, and some of its songs have
already made appearances at international events such as Global
Citizen Live (2021), at the official United Nations headquarters in
New York for the pre-opening of
Climate Week (2022 and 2023), and most recently, the album's
pre-launch at the GRAMMY Museum in Los
Angeles.
Furthermore, "The Future Is Ancestral" has been recognized by
UNESCO as a relevant action for the "International Decade of
Indigenous Languages." The work reaffirms the importance of
Indigenous people occupying various social and cultural spaces
within society.
As ALOK gears up for his forthcoming world tour, he's set to
take the stage this Saturday, April
20th, captivating a massive audience of 1 million attendees
on a pyramid-shaped stage. Adding an extra layer of significance,
this performance aligns with the national indigenous people
holiday, commemorating a pivotal national hero and the resistance
against Portuguese colonial rule. It's poised to be an
unforgettable celebration, combining music with historical
reverence.
All profits from "The Future Is Ancestral" album will go to the
Indigenous artists and communities who co-created the project and
whose traditional chants and music celebrate their deep, ancient
relationship with music and nature. You can learn more about the
entire "The Future Is Ancestral" project here:
https://thefutureisancestral.squarespace.com/
The album was produced by Alok with Fernando Garibay, the GRAMMY-award winning and
nominated songwriter as the Executive Producer. Co-producers for
the project include Daniel Padilla,
Ramiro Padilla. Gustavo Leal [Koen], and João Cruz. The album
was mixed by Rob Rettberg, while the
Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio Mix is by Rafa
Sardina.
About Alok:
DJ Mag's #1 Latin American DJ in 2023,
Alok is a bonafide dance music superstar and philanthropist holding
the title of the second biggest Instagram following of any
electronic artist globally, with 28 million fans. On Spotify, Alok
recently regained the title of most listened-to Brazilian artist in
the world on Spotify with more than 32M monthly listeners and 6 billion streams. He
is also the the only Brazilian to make the "Billboard Dance 100"
and was named one of the 500 most influential people in
Latin America in 2022 by
Bloomberg Linea. Performing some 320
shows on five continents yearly, Alok is widely regarded as one of
the most influential Brazilian artists of all time and is
experiencing his breakout moment globally. He has worked with and
lent his remix work to some of the most widely recognized artists
including The Rolling Stones, Zara
Larsson, Jason Derulo, Tove
Lo, Ava Max and more. He won
the "Best Remix" award at the 2020 International Dance Music Awards
for his hit remix of the Meduza's single 'Piece of Your Heart' and
also partnered with global pop sensation Dua Lipa for the official remix of her hit
single 'Physical.' In 2021 he collaborated with Grammy
award-winning pop sensation John Legend on 'In My Mind', with
renegade vocalist John Martin, as
well as lending his craft to remix multi-platinum, #1 artist
Ed Sheeran. Alok had a hugely
successful 2022 with the announcement of his debut Ibiza residency
at Hï Ibiza, and the release of the smash hit of the Summer 'Deep
Down" alongside Ella Eyre, Kenny
Dope and Never Dull. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Dance
Chart for 4 weeks in a row. Following that, Alok joined forces with
multi-platinum singer/songwriter Ellie
Goulding and British DJ/Producer Sigala for the dance-pop
anthem 'All by Myself.' The track saw tremendous success on global
radio; especially in Europe where
it stayed in the top 10 European airplay charts for multiple weeks
in a row. The superstar DJ has continued that momentum into this
year and began 2023 with a bang when he teamed up with
multi-platinum singer/songwriter James
Arthur for the disco-inspired house track, 'Work With My
Love,' which has been wildly successful around the world with over
90 million streams on Spotify alone. He continued the year with his
Summer EP 'Alok Club Series 2023' that included 'Over Again' with
UK duo Solardo and 'Mami Mami.' To cap off that project, he
collaborated with world famous DJ/producer Steve Aoki on the new club single, '2 Much 2
Handle,' along with making major stops on his global tour including
Mexico, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Vancouver, Las
Vegas, Los Angeles,
New York, Chicago, China, and headlining EDC Las Vegas.
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