Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
Preserving Indigenous Cultures And Amplifying Voices Through Music And Storytelling
The LEAF Global Arts Series continues with Luis Porras, a Costa Rican journalist, musician, and founder of the Jirondai Project. This initiative preserves indigenous languages and cultures through captivating audiovisual recordings, blending ancient songs with modern sounds.
Luis emphasizes that when a language disappears, we lose unique ideas and our potential as a species. The Jirondai Project amplifies indigenous voices, creating world fusion music that connects the past with the present, making it accessible to everyone.
Luis shares that the language of the spirits is encoded in song, making singing vital to their traditions. He emphasizes that this tradition, especially among women, is beautiful because it celebrates their creation, talents, and humility.
"The language of the spirits was created in a code that is only understood by singing. So that's why it's so important. That's why the singing is so important for these people and especially this type of tradition from women is so beautiful because they talk about how well they were created. How big is their talent? How humble they are, even. Because they know they have just a little short life. And they have to develop their talent as much as they can."
Listen to this moving, inspiring, and encouraging story with Luis Porras. A true World Changer and Culture Keeper!
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