QUITO Its a sad moment for any Indigenous community when spiritual leaders, those who hold the knowledge of sacred ceremonies and traditions, pass away from this world. But Sabino Gualinga’s passing has left behind a trail of tears beyond Ecuador’s borders. The prominent yachak, or shaman, from the Kichwa community of Sarayaku in the […]
Human rights must be at heart of new biodiversity framework, experts say
by Kimberley Brown on 25 May 2021
A new study by the ICCA Consortium, an international association, says human rights must be included in conservation policies to save the world’s vanishing biodiversity.
The study focuses on 17 Indigenous and local communities worldwide, showing how their traditional practices and unique governance systems protect ecosystems and biomes better than states or other bodies.
Researchers insist that human rights be central to the he post-2020 global biodiversity framework expected to be adopted in October at COP15, where world leaders will sign a new 10-year commitment to protect biodiversity in the midst of what scientists call the Earth’s sixth mass extinction.
The album cover for 3D The Boss’ R&B-pop-funk album, ‘Push It.’
Band: 3D The Boss; Members: Saint Day: Choreographer and writer; C Lei Boss Lady: Lead vocalist, keyboards and writer; Lady Bass: Bass guitar, background vocals and musical director
Album: ‘Push It;’ Producers: Saint Day Adeogba, Chanda Leigh Adeogba, Donna Hawkins and Daniel Santi; Released on all platforms on April 15, 2021 on label YourDay Messengers
Meaningful, energetic pop music is being brought to a higher level with the recent release of R&B-funk trio 3D The Boss’ 10-track debut album, ‘Push It.’ The seasoned musicians of the Atlanta-based band, who are fronted by lead singer-keyboardist, C Lei Boss Lady, have effortlessly combined their ’70’s and ’80’s R&B-funk inspirations with modern pop and electro elements to create their compelling signature sound, which they’ve dubbed cardio pop.