Linguist to record the magic songs of the Awajún people of Peru

There is magic in the traditional songs of the Awajún, an Indigenous people of northern Peruvian Amazonia. Otago linguist Dr. Simon Overall has been visiting this area for over 20 years and explains what gives these songs their powers.

NewsBeagle is a discovery engine. We show the headline, a short source-supplied summary and clear attribution. The complete reporting remains with the publisher.