Eliakin Rufino

Eliakin Rufino is a Brazilian singer known for the song "Rorameira Makunaimando," which came out in 1996. The track blends indigenous sounds with contemporary music and addresses the experiences of the Makunaimando people. It became widely popular in Brazil, bringing Rufino national attention.

He grew up in the Amazon rainforest, where indigenous musical traditions shaped his early exposure to music. Rufino has released albums like "Sementes da Terra" in 2000 and "Um Canto para o Mundo" in 2004. Other songs in his catalog include "Cidade do Campo," "Pimenta e Sal," "Tudo Índio," and "Capivara."

Rufino has worked with artists such as Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, and João Bosco. His music often engages with indigenous themes and cultural preservation.