Popxop /

The Popxop, Yãmiyxop Monkeys, are allied singers of the Tikmu´un / Maxakali people, today residents of Vale do Mucuri, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Periodically, they come to the villages to spend a long period, which can last for a few months, to deal with the homesickness of their mothers and fathers,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Estrela, Ana (Director, Screenwriter), Maxakali, Natalino (Director)
Format: Video
Language:Portuguese
South American Indian (Other)
Language Notes:In Portuguese and Maxacali with English subtitles.
Published: Estonia : Utopic Documentaries, 2019.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The Popxop, Yãmiyxop Monkeys, are allied singers of the Tikmu´un / Maxakali people, today residents of Vale do Mucuri, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Periodically, they come to the villages to spend a long period, which can last for a few months, to deal with the homesickness of their mothers and fathers, male and female shamans Tikmu´un / Maxakali. They sing the stories, secrets, paths and views of the Atlantic Forest, imitating and narrating songs from other groups of Yãmiyxop, enchanted singing beings who also accompany and protect the Tikmu´un / Maxakali. Bringing knowledge and joyful experiences, they guarantee the health of the community and celebrate shamanic encounters that cross the territory and time.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed April 25, 2023).
Physical Description:1 online resource (103 minutes)
Playing Time:01:42:23