As we finish honoring the earth, an uplifting song carries us from stillness into a shared celebration, synchronizing every time zone on the planet. Guided by the legendary Jon Anderson from YES in collaboration with internationally renowned artists from across the world, the Anthem will fuse ancestral instruments with modern beats, cutting through borders to create a collective celebration of joy and unity.
ARTISTS CURRENTLY IN CONVERSATION INCLUDE:
Visionary progressive rock pioneer vocalist
Jon Anderson is a legendary singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the progressive rock band Yes, whose ethereal voice and spiritually infused lyrics helped define an entire era of music. As the creative force behind iconic albums such as Close to the Edge and Fragile, Anderson brought a sense of cosmic storytelling and philosophical depth to progressive rock, influencing generations of artists across genres. His solo work and collaborations continue to reflect a lifelong dedication to musical exploration, unity, and the elevation of human consciousness through sound.
Grammy nominated producer and artist
Maejor is a multi Grammy-nominated American producer, songwriter, and artist known for crafting global hits that blend pop, hip hop, and R&B with a forward-thinking sonic identity. Having worked with some of the world’s biggest artists, Maejor has established himself as a versatile creative force both behind the scenes and as a performer in his own right. His music often explores themes of connection, love, and higher awareness, reflecting a commitment to using sound as a tool for both mainstream impact and personal transformation.
Emotional R&B storyteller and vocalist
6LACK is a multi Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter whose introspective lyricism and atmospheric sound have reshaped contemporary soul music. Emerging with his critically acclaimed debut FREE 6LACK, he quickly became known for his raw emotional honesty, blending themes of love, mental health, and personal struggle with minimalist, genre-defying production. His work resonates deeply with a global audience, positioning him as one of the most authentic and influential voices in modern R&B.
Indigenous artist and environmental advocate
Eric Terena is an Indigenous Brazilian artist, filmmaker, and environmental activist whose work bridges culture, storytelling, and ecological advocacy. A member of the Terena people, he uses music, visual media, and public engagement to amplify Indigenous voices and protect ancestral lands. His artistic expression is deeply rooted in cultural identity and environmental stewardship, making him a powerful voice in the global movement for Indigenous rights and planetary regeneration.
Environmental activist reggae rock musician
Robbie Navicula is an award-winning Indonesian musician, surfer, and environmental activist whose work fuses roots reggae, rock, and island rhythms with a strong message of social and ecological responsibility. Often referred to as the “Green Ambassador” of Indonesia, Navicula has used his platform to advocate for ocean protection, deforestation awareness, and community resilience. His music carries a spirit of activism and unity, inspiring audiences to engage with the urgent challenges facing the planet.
Master sarangi virtuoso and composer
Kamal Sabri is an internationally renowned sarangi maestro and composer from India, celebrated for his mastery of one of the world’s most expressive classical instruments. Carrying forward a rich musical lineage, Sabri blends traditional Hindustani classical music with contemporary world music influences, creating deeply emotive and transcendent soundscapes. His performances have captivated audiences worldwide, bridging cultural boundaries through the universal language of music.
Australian-based electronic producer, vocalist, and visionary artist
Deya Dova is an Australian-based electronic music producer, vocalist, and visionary artist whose work blends tribal rhythms, cinematic soundscapes, and powerful vocal expression into immersive sonic journeys. Known for her global “song catcher” approach, she travels extensively to collaborate with Indigenous musicians and record traditional instruments in their natural environments, weaving these elements into modern electronic compositions. Her music is both deeply atmospheric and spiritually resonant, creating transformative experiences that connect listeners to culture, land, and collective consciousness.
Platinum record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Michael Gazzo is a platinum record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist recognized for his dynamic versatility across genres and his ability to craft emotionally compelling, commercially successful music. Having contributed to chart-topping projects and collaborated with major artists, Gazzo brings a refined ear for melody, arrangement, and production that bridges mainstream appeal with artistic depth. His work reflects a commitment to innovation and storytelling through sound, positioning him as a sought-after creative force in the global music industry.
Haitian-American singer, songwriter and actress.
Malou Beauvoir is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and actress whose work blends rich vocal artistry with a deep commitment to cultural storytelling and social impact. Drawing from her Haitian heritage, she infuses her music with elements of traditional rhythms, soul, jazz, and contemporary global influences, creating a sound that is both timeless and transformative. Beyond music, Beauvoir is an advocate for humanitarian and cultural initiatives, using her voice and platform to uplift communities, preserve heritage, and inspire unity through artistic expression.
La Via Campesina is a global grassroots movement representing millions of small scale farmers, Indigenous peoples, rural workers, women, and youth across more than 80 countries. It champions food sovereignty, advocating for the rights of communities to define their own agricultural systems while resisting industrialized farming and corporate control of food systems. The movement promotes agroecology, land rights, seed sovereignty, and social justice as core principles for building a more equitable and sustainable global food future. Website: https://viacampesina.org
Platinum record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Michael Gazzo is a platinum record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist recognized for his dynamic versatility across genres and his ability to craft emotionally compelling, commercially successful music. Having contributed to chart-topping projects and collaborated with major artists, Gazzo brings a refined ear for melody, arrangement, and production that bridges mainstream appeal with artistic depth. His work reflects a commitment to innovation and storytelling through sound, positioning him as a sought-after creative force in the global music industry.
Haitian-American singer, songwriter and actress.
Malou Beauvoir is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and actress whose work blends rich vocal artistry with a deep commitment to cultural storytelling and social impact. Drawing from her Haitian heritage, she infuses her music with elements of traditional rhythms, soul, jazz, and contemporary global influences, creating a sound that is both timeless and transformative. Beyond music, Beauvoir is an advocate for humanitarian and cultural initiatives, using her voice and platform to uplift communities, preserve heritage, and inspire unity through artistic expression.
Synchronized Moment of Global Unity
The Universal Prayer for Mother Earth is one flowing prayer, composed of lines contributed by Indigenous Elders from many Nations around the world. Each Elder contributes words drawn from a traditional prayer, song, or teaching - spoken first in their own language, then followed by an English translation.
The prayer begins in Aotearoa New Zealand, the first land to meet the sun, and then travels west with daylight across the world - from Oceania to Asia to Africa to Europe to the Americas. As it moves across time zones, it becomes a symbolic wave of intention circling the planet: many tongues, one breath.
What the world hears is both ancient and immediate - words that honor water, mountains, plants, and air; words that thank the creatures who guide us; words that remind us of responsibility and right relationship with the Earth. The English translation follows gently behind each line, carrying meaning while allowing the original voice to remain in front - clear, sovereign, and alive.
At the close of the prayer, a first nation elder will invite everyone, wherever they are, to gently touch the Earth and speak three words or short phrases that embody their vision of a new world. This simple act grounds the ceremony in the body an, transforms listening into lived intention. Whispered or voiced together, these three offerings become seeds, personal, specific, and actionable, that root the collective moment in countless local commitments to care, courage, and renewal.
As we finish honoring the earth, a single pulse rises, a synchronized song that beckons us from stillness into celebration. Recognized artists from many lands fuse ancient with modern, threading ancestral instruments with modern beats - cedar flute beside synth, frame drum beside electronic beats, throat singing united with soaring vocal hooks, composing a new, living “Anthem for Mother Earth”. And then we move as one humanity, feet to earth and hearts united to the rhythm as we unleash the ancient power of dance, binding us beyond borders into a collective celebration of joy and unity.
Supported by emerging research in the science of coherence, collective meditative focus has been shown to produce measurable effects on emotional regulation, physiological synchronization and enhanced harmony within groups.
