Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Social justice artist Taína Asili has composed and written a liberation song – in collaboration with One Billon Rising anthem, entitled “We are Rising.” We are honored that Taína has created this new anthem for One Billion Rising. It is a call to action, to dance, to RISE. The song celebrates our collective energy, creative resistance, and solidarity as we RISE against the tides of violence against all women, climate crisis, racism and corporate greed.
"Music has always been the heartbeat of our movements for liberation. With "We Are Rising" I offer women around the world a new anthem to help us tap into the energy, strength, courage and wisdom needed to usher in a new era of justice and healing." – Taína Asili
Taína is a New York based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker, and activist whose work honors the tradition of her ancestors and carries themes of hope and liberation, which surges into one soulful and defiant voice.
Listen, share, and spread the song, RAISE the vibration for freedom for women around the world. Together, We Are RISING.
Learn more and listen to full song at: onebillionrising.org/wearerising
"We Are Rising"
Written, Produced and Performed by Taína Asili
Executive Produced by Eve Ensler, Susan Celia Swan & Monique Wilson and One Billion Rising
Musicians:
Taína Asili - lead vocals
Josette Newsom - backing vocals
Amanda Serrano - backing vocals
JoBeth Umali - drum kit
Gaetano Vaccaro - guitar, bass and digital production
Gabrielle Feliciano - saxophone/chorus vocals
Teagan Taylor - trumpet/chorus vocals
Andrea Neumann - trombone/chorus vocals
Jessica Bellflower - violin
Dylan Blanchard - congas
Jordan Taylor Hill - djembe
Recorded by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music and Post in Albany, NY and by Peter Karl at Conveyor Music Studios in Brooklyn, NY.
Mixed by Taína Asili and Gaetano Vaccaro. Mastered by Emily Lazar Assisted by Chris Allgood at The Lodge.
Social justice artist Taína Asili has composed and written a liberation song – in collaboration with One Billon Rising anthem, entitled “We are Rising.” We are honored that Taína has created this new anthem for One Billion Rising. It is a call to action, to dance, to RISE. The song celebrates our collective energy, creative resistance, and solidarity as we RISE against the tides of violence against all women, climate crisis, racism and corporate greed.
"Music has always been the heartbeat of our movements for liberation. With "We Are Rising" I offer women around the world a new anthem to help us tap into the energy, strength, courage and wisdom needed to usher in a new era of justice and healing." – Taína Asili
Taína is a New York based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker, and activist whose work honors the tradition of her ancestors and carries themes of hope and liberation, which surges into one soulful and defiant voice.
Listen, share, and spread the song, RAISE the vibration for freedom for women around the world. Together, We Are RISING.
Learn more and listen to full song at: onebillionrising.org/wearerising
"We Are Rising"
Written, Produced and Performed by Taína Asili
Executive Produced by Eve Ensler, Susan Celia Swan & Monique Wilson and One Billion Rising
Musicians:
Taína Asili - lead vocals
Josette Newsom - backing vocals
Amanda Serrano - backing vocals
JoBeth Umali - drum kit
Gaetano Vaccaro - guitar, bass and digital production
Gabrielle Feliciano - saxophone/chorus vocals
Teagan Taylor - trumpet/chorus vocals
Andrea Neumann - trombone/chorus vocals
Jessica Bellflower - violin
Dylan Blanchard - congas
Jordan Taylor Hill - djembe
Recorded by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music and Post in Albany, NY and by Peter Karl at Conveyor Music Studios in Brooklyn, NY.
Mixed by Taína Asili and Gaetano Vaccaro. Mastered by Emily Lazar Assisted by Chris Allgood at The Lodge.
