Ayahuasqueros

AYAHUASQUEROS Recordings from the Amazon, Peru 2012 In their visions, ayahuasca shamans say they see the essences that animate living beings, the first property of which is to emit melodies. These essences are considered powerful beings, and ayahuasqueros learn their melodies by singing along. Singing like powerful beings, they learn to see like them, and this gives them knowledge. The melodies that shamans bring back from their visions are called “icaros“; they help navigate the space of ayahuasca consciousness, and can also serve as lifelines when overwhelmed by visions. Film by Stephan Crasneanscki Director of photography David Duponchel Edited and special effects by Teresa Pereira Voice and text by Jeremy Narby In collaboration with Francisco Lopez Featuring Victor Nieto and Ushamano Walter Martinez A program proposed by Frank Smith In collaboration with Virginie Luc Mixed by Dug Winningham Avec la participation de RTS - Radio Télévision