How can sound shape planetary futures? Indigenous communities in Brazil understand sound as Mba’ekuaa or technology, which can have powerful effects on the world. In the current global context of biodiversity crisis and ecological collapse, Guarani and Kaiowá indigenous shamans are using sound as a tool to dialogue with spirit entities and restore balance with nature. Their sacred instruments are described as their “wifi to the gods" where the sounds of the instruments are seen to open a portal between worlds.The event took place on October 9th at the Bloomsbury Theatre as a multimedia performance and immersive sound ritual led by Guarani and Kaiowá shamans from Brazil. This groundbreaking show brought together indigenous communities, electronic musicians, immersive sound artists, video mappers, anthropologists, computer scientists, and innovation researchers, creating a dialogue between diverse forms of technical knowledge.

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During the performance, the shamans used sound as a tool to communicate with spirit entities, aiming to restore balance with nature. Their sacred instruments are described as a "wifi to the gods," as they believe sound has the power to open a portal between the physical and spiritual worlds. The central idea of the event was to demonstrate how sound can be used as a technology that transcends the material realm, acting as a means of healing and connection with the Earth and the cosmos. This event has already taken place, highlighting the powerful role of sound in shaping planetary futures.Collaborating artists include: A Guy Called Gerald, Scott Hill, Kelvin Mbaretê, Matt Black, Blanca Regina, Guarani and Kaiowá Shamans Nhandesy Roseli, Nhandesy Fausta and Nhanderu Tadeu, Edward Griffiths, Vytautas Niedvaras, Georgina Brett, Andrea Esther Kerecsen and multimedia researchers Fabi Fernandes and Raffaella Fryer-Moreira. The event also included participation from Sarah Bear Long, Fleur Pennington, Laura Wilcock, and Chris Park, UK-based druids who welcomed the Guarani and Kaiowá elders in a cross-cultural encounter of shamanic practice.