Introducing a six-part series on The Amiga Mía Talk Show called 'Staying Connected to Latin America' brought to you by Western Union.

In this first episode, Marina shares her rich cultural journey, the significance of drumming, and her efforts to empower women through music and cultural expression. Discover how her Brazilian roots and musical passion shape her identity and community impact.

Marina Da Silva is a Sydney-based Australian multi disciplinary artist and entrepreneur, born to Brazilian parents. Her family have lived since the 80s in Bondi, known to be one of most prominent Brazilian diasporas in Australia.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest introduction

01:28 Marina's early memories and cultural influences

04:00 The meaning behind Ile Ilu and its origins

05:16 The TEDx performance and its cultural significance

10:34 The orchestration of Brazilian drums and rhythms

20:13 Language, identity, and cultural connection

27:51 The symbolism of drums as womb of creation

37:15 Instruments and their cultural origins

44:30 The instrument made for Marina

50:23 Studying Afro-Brazilian dance and drumming in Brazil

01:02:16 Future projects and cultural initiatives

01:13:08 Health journey and personal growth

01:15:08 Upcoming cultural and women empowerment projects

01:17:35 The importance of women in cultural and musical spaces

01:21:59 Connecting with Marina online

Resources:

• Marina Da Silva - https://www.instagram.com/marina.da.silva_/
• Ilé Ilu - House of Rhythm - https://www.instagram.com/ileilu/
• Julian Bel Bashir - Instrument Maker - https://www.instagram.com/jbelbashir/
• Samba de Moça - Women's Samba Group - https://www.instagram.com/sambademoca/

• Jerônimo Santos Da Silva book - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/10000853 - https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/10000853

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