Interweaving the voice of the Amazon with the current musical inspirations from artists around the world in a united effort to preserve our most critical environmental resources. 

 

the tribes will speak

Critical Beats for the Climate

the music will tell the story

For the music you heard at the MAPS conference, donations of $10-$20 or more are now being accepted.  100% of these funds support our fundraising efforts in support of our project with COICA to record the 9 head shamans of the 9 nations of the Amazonian Basin.  To read more and purchase this first release album, click here.

WHAT’S ON NOW:

RAN Turns 25 with Critical Beats

In honor of Rainforest Action Network’s 25th Anniversary, Critical Beats facilitated music produced by Govinda and the Xavante tribe, a Protect-An-Acre grant recipient, which was unveiled during a live performance at the celebration in LA on May 25.  We are offering the exclusive opportunity to download the music for a minimum $1 donation with 100% of proceeds going toward RAN & the Xavantes. 

Donate to Download the MAPS Album

Take Action with RAN

Like the music you hear?  Want to do something to help the people and the native lands that are creating the original vibration of these beats? 

Join Rainforest Action Network in some of their savvy environmental campaigns that are getting REAL results FAST.  Here are some things you can do right now:

  1. BulletChange Chevron Campaign:  Sign the petition or call Chevron to demand the clean-up of the Ecuadorean Amazon. http://changechevron.org/get-involved/

  2. BulletThe Problem With Palm Oil: (Petition to General Mills to Stop Deforestation in Indonesia for Palm Oil) www.theproblemwithpalmoil.org

  3. BulletGet the youth involved: www.ryseup.org

At this critical time in history, the native elders who are amongst the last holders of the wisdom teachings are feeling the need to pass on their knowledge before it is too late.  Critical Beats is urgently working to raise funds to work with COICA record the 9 appointed head shamans of the 9 nations of the Amazonian Basin to preserve their wisdom for generations to come and assist the planet in a time of crisis.  Your donations can make this happen, while providing a means for the teachings to return to you in the form of music.

Please Donate to Help Us Record the Wisdom Keepers

Critical Beats along with Rainforest Action Network were featured guests at Lightning In a Bottle this year, activating the community on social and environmental causes while showcasing phenomenal cross cultural beats. More details on the special music set and festival are here.




The Do Lab is creating a sampler CD compiled of artists from the packed lineup of Lightning In a Bottle, to be called Lightning In Your Ear.  This album will be downloaded for a “pay what you wish” donation, with all proceeds going toward Critical Beats!!  Stay tuned for this music and other tracks with our contributing producers, such as Govinda, Bluetech, and Beats Antique at the LIB Festival May 28!!! 

Critical Beats Artist Spotlight at Lightning In A Bottle, May 28-31

Lightning In Your Ear