My Sense Experience

Meet Bukun Mapua Huni Kuin he is the eldest son of Tuim Nova Era, chief of Aldeia Espelho da Vida, and is a rising young leader and Txana (traditional chanter) in his community. Located in the Huni Kuin Indigenous Territory along the Humaitá River in Acre, Brazil, Bukun has devoted himself since childhood to learning ancestral songs and traditions under the guidance of his family’s elders. Through sacred diets, he has deepened his connection to the spiritual knowledge of his people. A remarkably talented composer, his original songs have garnered national and international recognition. As a member of the musical group Balanço da Floresta, Bukun expresses the strength and beauty of Huni Kuin culture through his artistry.