About Noke Kuin

The Noke Kuin, meaning “the Original People,” are an Indigenous nation from the heart of the Amazon in Acre, Brazil. Deeply connected to the forest, they carry a living lineage of ancestral wisdom, expressed through sacred songs, prayer, and ancient healing practices that work in harmony with nature.

Their music is sung in Noke Vana, their traditional language–a vibrational expression of their cosmology and relationship with life. These songs are not only heard, but felt–often awakening memories, visions, and a deep sense of connection to the Earth and spirit.

Through their presence, the wisdom of the forest comes alive: joyful, powerful, and deeply transformative.

Pajé Mõcha Kamanawa
Chief, Shaman (Pajé) & Spiritual Leader of the Noke Kuin

Born into a lineage of powerful pajés, Pajé Mõcha is the son of Shere, the Kambo master of the Noke Kuin. Initiated from a young age, he has devoted his life to the path of ceremony, healing, and the preservation of his people’s traditions.

As Chief, Shaman and spiritual leader, he guides sacred practices within his community and shares their ancestral knowledge around the world. Through his voice and presence, he carries the spirit of the Amazon–awakening remembrance, connection, and the power of the living forest.

Merõta Variôna
Singer & Student of the Sacred Medicines

Merõta Variôna, son of Pajé Metsa, walks the path of the sacred medicines and ancestral song. Through his prayers and music, he shares the wisdom of his people across cultures, carrying with him the voice of the forest.

His songs are offerings–bridges between worlds–inviting presence, connection, and a deeper listening to life.

See their schedule here.

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