SAMBURA WOYUPORE - TAMANUA

*Tamanua – Stichting Sambura Woyupore Empowered / Group Sambura Woyupore (echo of my drum) (Official Music Video 2026)* We are proud to present the second Kali’na music video of the year: **Tamanua**! This beautiful and powerful song is performed by *Ariola Janki*. The Message Behind "Tamanua" 🪵✨ This song carries a deep, universal message of healing and spiritual strength. Sometimes it feels as though the entire body is in pain and the burdens of life are too heavy to bear. But instead of giving up, we reach back to the strength of our ancestors. Just like the Tamanua (the giant anteater) is incredibly strong and invincible against ants, we too find our strength by living and embracing our culture. In this music video, we connect with the healing, traditional sounds of the **Sambura (drum), the krawashi, and the flute**. By dancing to these sacred rhythms, we literally dance the pain and negativity out of our bodies. Dance is our medicine! A Cross-Border Collaboration 🇸🇷 🇬🇫 Culture knows no boundaries. This unique music video was filmed in both Suriname and French Guiana. This wonderful international project was made possible through the close collaboration and warm guidance of *L'ASSOCIATION MALAÏMO* in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, led by *Mrs. Pané Christiane*, and *Sambura Woyupore Empowered Foundation, led by Chairman Mr. Merselino Liguori*. Production & Creative Team 🎶🎬👗 We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing team behind this professional production: Vocals / Performance: Ariola Janki Audio / Studio Recording: Mamboi-Studio Video / Video Production: Surinjama Photography Costume Design: Mrs. Felicia Langaman e/v Awailame & Mrs. Maria Janki Special Thanks & Homage 🙏🏽 Our sincere gratitude goes out to: *L'Association Malaïmo (by Pané Christiane)*: For your indispensable support, mobilizing enthusiastic volunteers from various villages, and coordinating the official permits through the Director of Culture and the Mayor of Saint-Laurent. The meaning of Malaïmo: Malaï is a forest bird and Mo means small (Little Malaï). This name is a beautiful tribute to the grandmother of the founder—an active woman who deeply loved her culture. A legacy we proudly carry forward with this video! *Chief Ewald Pierre*: For the incredible hospitality and guidance in the beautiful *Village Pierre*. *All volunteers and extras*: Who came together from different villages to help bring this visual masterpiece to life. *Our Sponsors ❤️ Without the wonderful support and contributions of our sponsors, this production would not have been possible. We are truly grateful for your faith in our cultural work: ● Muntjes Eethuis ● Wild Secrets ● Mrs. Jennifer Comvalius ● Mrs. Anja Arupa ● Mrs. Fairouz Fredison ● Transportbedrijf DOE HET ZELF & GOD DOET DE REST ● Robby Mahadewsing ● Restaurant WOK ON FIRE ● Severino's Waterpark ● Mrs. H. Fokké ● Mevr. Claudia Wolfjager And all other sponsors who wish to remain anonymous. 🎵 *Follow and Support Us: ● Facebook: Stg Sambura Woyupore ● Instagram: Stg Sambura Woyupore Empowered ● YouTube: Sambura Woyupore Subscribe to our channel for more traditional culture, music, and dance! Don't forget to like, share, and comment! Let us know in the comments how this video speaks to you. #SamburaWoyupore #Tamanua #AriolaJanki #Sambura #Krawashi #Suriname #FrenchGuiana #AssociationMalaimo #VillagePierre #MamboiStudio #SurinjamaPhotography #TraditionalMusic #Culture #IndigenousPride