Conscious Growth & Reciprocity Music presents Poranguí – Live in Eugene ft. Youssoupha Sidibe Chakaruna World Bridging Tour: A Journey of Sound, Movement, and Spirit Poranguí Prepare to embark on a transcendent journey with the world-renowned musician, healer, and educator Poranguí, as he graces Eugene, Oregon on April 21st at The Wow Hall. Accompanied by the visionary co-facilitator Ashley Klein, they extend an invitation to an embodied experience that seamlessly bridges the seen and unseen worlds. Through the universal language of music, dance, and authentic expression, Poranguí’s live improvised performances and Ashley’s spoken guidance coalesce with captivating visual projections, promising an unparalleled odyssey that leaves us more whole, alive, and deeply connected. The Chakaruna World Bridging Tour draws its inspiration from the ancient Quechua concept of “Chakaruna,” meaning World Bridger. “Chaka” represents the Bridge, while “Runa” symbolizes the People, reflecting the sacred duty of forging connections between the tangible and the intangible, the Earth and the Spirit, the individual and the collective. Through this tour, Poranguí invites us to step into our own roles as Chakarunas, intricately weaving our spirits into the vibrant tapestry of life and synchronizing with the pulsating heartbeat of the Earth. Youssoupha Sidibe We’re honored to showcase Youssoupha Sidibe, a Grammy-nominated virtuoso of the Kora from Senegal. Merging timeless West African harmonies with contemporary feel, Youssoupha embodies the tour’s spirit of connecting worlds. His soulful preludes set a transcendent tone, inviting us into a night of rich cultural harmony and musical magic. DOORS: 6:00 PM Youssoupha Sidibe: 7:00 PM Poranguí : 8:00 PM AGES: All ages As part of the Chakruna Poranguí will be raising awareness and funds directed towards supporting his Diné ceremonial elders in Arizona with access to safe housing. Learn more about the campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/…/79cpc-raise-the-roof-for-our... ? About Poranguí: Reared among the three cultures of Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., Poranguí was steeped in various traditional forms of music, healing and ceremony since birth. Drawing from his cross-cultural background and ethnomusicology training at Duke University, Poranguí has over twenty-five years of international work experience as an artist, musician, healer, and educator, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to foster our individual and collective well being. As a live looping artist and one-man orchestra Poranguí weaves ancestral songs and indigenous rhythms from around the globe. Creating his performances from scratch using looping technology, Poranguí’s live grooves range from meditative to dance, moving the body, lifting the spirit, and transcending the divide between performer and audience. His World Soul concerts have taken him around the globe and led him to collaborate with many artists, including a current album series titled Kuya Sessions with Liquid Bloom. learn more at porangui.com