Amaro Freitas, an extraordinary jazz pianist from Recife, Brazil, is driven by the power of experience. His latest album, Y’Y, is a profound testament to this, born from his immersive journey into the heart of the Amazon basin. During his time in Manaus, Freitas forged a deep connection with the Sateré Mawé indigenous community, embracing their wisdom and understanding of the natural world. This transformative experience instilled in him a powerful sense of stewardship for the Earth, leading him to create an album that serves as a moving homage to the Amazon rainforest and its rivers – a call to respect and care for nature as our ancestor, and a warning against the impact of modern civilization.