The Amazonic

Yapurutu adapted instrument with a PVC tube, electrical tape and durepox. Yapurutu is an instrument used for dancing festivities.

Yapurutus have no holes along its body and it is played by varying the intensity of the musician's breath.

The Amazon Rainforest faces threats from deforestation and wildfires, impacting the world's climate and biodiversity. We must raise awareness, support sustainable practices, and pressure governments and corporations to protect this vital ecosystem for a sustainable future.

Hi everyone, here

The world feels like it's going through a tough time. Hearing about the terrible things happening, like the attacks by Hamas terrorists, the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and the struggles of people in poor countries, is really saddening. And the recent news about hundreds of pink dolphins dying in the Amazon River is just heartbreaking. It's a huge loss, taking away almost 10% of the total Botos in just a few days.

I want to make it clear, this isn't a post about Bolsonaro or Lula. Both have their share of blame and their hands aren't clean. It doesn't really matter who they are, because our politicians in Brazil have a long history of being dishonest. I still have hope that one day, the Amazon will be cared for by people who truly value it.

For now, as a fellow Brazilian, I urge all of us to think about the situation in the Amazon and find ways to support our beloved nature.

Here's a photo of me paddleboarding in the Amazon when I lived there. The Black River was my special place, and I'd visit almost every week. It's important that we protect this beauty and not just rely on politicians, because they won't do enough.

Sending love!