Facing dwindling state support for indigenous languages, communities in Peru's Central Jungle are proactively working to preserve their linguistic heritage. Paloma Rosales leads CantoRaíz, an initiative utilizing music to connect Yanesha and Quechua communities across generations and territories. This effort aims to maintain the vitality of these languages and oral traditions as integral parts of contemporary Peruvian culture. The project responds to what activists see as a concerning silence from the Peruvian Congress regarding language preservation. CantoRaíz functions as a vital bridge, fostering cultural memory and resisting linguistic erasure. It highlights the grassroots efforts emerging to protect Peru’s rich linguistic diversity amidst political inaction. These initiatives emphasize the importance of oral traditions and songs in safeguarding cultural identity.