A remarkable compilation album, Tribal Futures: the way ahead, will be released on 23 October 2000 by Survival. Leading artists in the dub and trance scene have produced original tracks and special remixes to create a unique album to raise funds for Survival's campaigns.

Tribal Futures celebrates the importance of tribal communities and their music in the 21st century. The artists have drawn inspiration from the music and dances of particular tribes, including the Kalahari 'Bushmen', African 'Pygmies', Australian Aborigines and Amazonian Indians, reflecting their empathy with indigenous communities.

For over thirty years, Survival has campaigned for the rights of tribal peoples worldwide, from the reindeer-herding Khanty of Siberia to the honey-hunting Ogiek of Kenya, from the uncontacted Indians of Brazil to the forcibly-settled Innu Indians of Canada, with many successes. Current threats to tribal peoples include illegal logging, mining, colonisation and dams, and the violence, crippling suicide rates and disease that is introduced to tribal communities.

If tribal peoples are to continue to survive, it is vital that they are seen as relevant to the present day, and not as relics destined to perish through 'progress'. The dance and trance scene has been heavily influenced by tribal music, and this is a great opportunity for the music industry to 'give something back' to indigenous communities. Tribal Futures is part of an ongoing project which aims to raise awareness of these threatened peoples and help fund Survival's vital work with them. This album is the first in a series of remixes, events and live recordings to be released under Survival's label, Yombo. In the language of the Yaka Pygmies of Northern Congo, 'Yombo' means life. Survival and Yombo are ideally placed to give tribal peoples a voice, and to bring their music and culture to a wider audience.

The Tribal Futures CD will be available at all good record shops, online from Survival's website at http://www.survival.org.uk/cdorder.htm or by mail order for £13.99. All proceeds from the sale of this album will go directly towards funding Survival's work with indigenous communities.

In collaboration with Dragonfly Records, Survival will host a launch party. Artists featured on the album will DJ or perform live at these events.

Celebrate the importance of tribal peoples & their music...

Yombo, the record label of Survival International, presents an album launch party for
Tribal futures - the way ahead
in association with Dragonfly Records
Friday 3rd November
The Rocket Complex
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7
10pm until 6am
Nearest tube Holloway Road (Piccadilly line )

Upstairs from 10pm
Live Set by Suns of Arqa DJs - Zion Train, Youth, The Younger Brother & Man With No Name

Downstairs from 11pm
Sound Information Room - a cultural feast of beats & sonic exploits featuring sounds from the Ground, Yellow Magnetic Star, Prince Jimmy, Ed Bigland & other guests

All proceeds from the launch party will go towards Survival's vital work with tribal peoples
Tickets on the door - £8 before 11pm, £12 after advance bookings - £8 (£6 for Survival members).

Click here to book online or call 020 7242 1441
buy the CD on the night from Survival's website - click here

Links
Dragonfly Records
Twisted

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