Raising song prayers can be a way to express gratitude, change energetic vibrations, and honor Mother Earth. This is also why, as the saying goes, music is medicine.  On that note, we are excited to announce the latest EP medicine music release by Pájaros de Luz, Sumac Wayra. 

Music plays a pivotal role for Ayllu Medicina, including at our plant medicine ceremonies and retreats. Music has also long been part of the lives of Hwaneetah and Aimé, Pájaros de Luz. We are grateful to be able to share their song prayers with you all. 

Read on to learn more about Pájaros de Luz and their music!

Luz de Selva: Light of the Jungle 

Luz de Selva is the first single of the EP, Sumac Wayra, to be released. Luz de Selva translates to the ‘light of the jungle’ in English. It is inspired by the master plant teacher of Ayahuasca, referring to the guiding light that comes to us during ceremonies. Luz de Selva is a song to activate this light and our inner altar, our most sacred space. 

You can now listen to Luz de Selva on all major music platforms, including: 

• Spotify 
• iTunes
• Amazon Music 
• YouTube 

Hwaneetah wrote and composed this song, which was recorded in Colombia, along with the rest of the Sumac Wayra EP.

Sumac Wayra EP

Sumac Wayra is the latest EP by Pájaros de Luz, focused on Andean medicine music with instrumentals. Sumac Wayra consists of four medicine music songs, which feature a variety of Andean instruments, including bongos, harmonicas, rattles, and flutes. The EP also includes some new instrumental versions of popular Pájaros de Luz songs and two new releases:

• Luz de Selva
• Pajaros de Luz
• Cantando con mis Ancestros 
• Sumac Wayra 

This new work is in collaboration with a group of talented musicians well-known in the region. We want to say a big thank you to the following collaborators: 

Judala 

Judala is a son of the rainbow and a walker of the Munay. He is a medicine music singer-songwriter, producer, and researcher of Andean culture and music. You can listen to his latest releases on Spotify, which include Guerrero Arcoíris. He is also a temazcal fire keeper of the Red Road in Antioquia. 

Nacho_sierra

Nacho_sierra is a musician, composer, and songwriter. You can listen to Nacho_sierra’s latest single on Spotify, ‘Cantaré’. He is also a music producer, builder of musical instruments, and a student of ancestral medicines.

Uriverso

Universo is a musician, singer, composer, therapist, and walking man of ancestral medicines. He plays various instruments, including the didgeridoo, Native American flute, guitar, and electric bass. You can listen to his music on Spotify, such as his latest track, Tierra Hermosa. 

Willy Z 

Willy Z runs the La Comarca Sumak Kawsay in Colombia. He is a canupa carrier, sun dancer, and medicine man. You can also check out their store, juanais.esencial, on Instagram for holistic medicines. 

Production: Soul Del Viento

Production for Luz de Selva is by Soul Del Viento, who is a musician, producer, and creator of Haux Ancestral Medicine. He is also an apprentice and walker of the ancestral culture. 

Original Artwork and Design

The original artwork for the single and album is by Santiago Andrade Leon.

Santiago Andrade Leon is a spiritual leader, medicine man, and Andean doctor who shares his art in different forms, including the artwork on Luz de Selva and Sumac Wayra. He has many medicine songs to listen to, which honor different plant medicines, including Ayahuasca and Awakolla.

His latest release is Fuego Espiritu, available on all major music platforms. His next music project is titled Awakollero. 

The cover designs of Luz de Selva and Sumac Wayra are by Pame Robles. 

Pájaros de Luz – Hwaneetah and Aime 

Luz de Selva is the first single from the upcoming album, Sumac Wayra, by Pájaros de Luz. You can listen to Hwaneetah and Aime’s first album, Pájaros de Luz, on platforms such as Bandcamp, YouTube, and Spotify. 

Their first album includes medicine songs such as Agua De Estrellas, Abuelos Medicina, Cuatro Vientos, and Cantando Con Mis Abuelos. You can find the lyrics to these songs on our website. 

Aime and Hwaneetah have been singing, playing instruments, and composing medicine music in honor of the light in all beings for many years. Pájaros de Luz was the first release of this music, and we are so grateful for all the support for this album. 

Sumac Wayra is their second album, due for release this November. We are excited for you to hear how medicine music takes different forms. The first album featured a rattle and water drum, whereas this EP has an instrumental focus. 

Listen to Pájaros de Luz on all Music Platforms 

Thank you for all your support for Pájaros de Luz. We hope you enjoy Luz de Selva and the full album, Sumac Wayra, due for release this November! You can stay up to date with Pájaros de Luz news by signing up for our newsletter, following Pájaros de Luz on Instagram, and following them on music platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.

You can also experience Luz de Selva and other Pájaros de Luz music live in Ecuador. Stay tuned for upcoming concerts and consider attending an Ayllu Medicina transformational plant medicine retreat to delve deep into your own inner world and find your own rhythm once more. 

Contact us if you have any questions!