American Roots Music

How Cha Wa Is Revitalizing American Indigenous Roots Music For New Generations

2x GRAMMY-Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Announces New Album Rise Up — Out August 29th. First Single “Here We Come” Drops June 20, 2025 A bold fusion of Mardi Gras Indian tradition, street funk, and modern activism, Rise Up reclaims roots music as a space for both cultural celebration and resistance. As Gen Z rediscovers the power of ancestral rhythms through platforms like TikTok, Cha Wa's message has never felt more urgent—or more electric.

2x GRAMMY-Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Announces New Album Rise Up — Out August 29th. First Single “Here We Come” Drops June 20, 2025 A bold fusion of Mardi Gras Indian tradition, street funk, and modern activism, Rise Up reclaims roots music as a space for both cultural celebration and resistance. As Gen Z rediscovers the power of ancestral rhythms through platforms like TikTok, Cha Wa's message has never felt more urgent—or more electric.