Mawiza: The New Metal Band Fighting for Indigenous Culture
Mawiza's music celebrates the language and traditions of South America's Mapuche Nation through thumping groove metal.
Endorsed by Slipknot and collaborating with Gojira, Mawiza is battling colonialism and introducing their culture to metalheads worldwide.
"We're Indigenous people fighting for our culture"
- Based in Santiago, Chile, Mawiza represents the Mapuche Nation
- Their music video for Wingkawnoam features a traditional South American tribal drum called a kultrung
Mawiza joins the rising tide of Indigenous bands sharing their cultures with the metal community.
Author's summary: Mawiza fights for indigenous culture through metal music.