It was around 2011...
when I was surprised with the image of the cover of my first album
which has a photo of my face, shot by Inaê Coutinho
being used as an icon of a Campaign for non-violence against women.
Along with the image came the slogan: "Don't Be Silent"
There were banners spread across universities and...
this image was posted all over the Internet.
Messages arrived from friends and fans asking if I was participating in this campaign.
At first I was a little shocked...
to look at that image of an "X" on my mouth and...
it is such a strong slogan.
Including the fact that neither I nor Inaê Coutinho were consulted or...
or had given any authorization for the use of that photo.
That made us very uncomfortable...
so we started thinking about
how we could correct this incident
or say this provocation of destiny.
We made several unsuccessful attempts
to get in contact with the people who were involved with the campaign
In the end I thought the best decision was
to use my own work as a tool
and that was the decision I made.
Why not make a song?
Why not use my music to support the campaign
and be an effective part of it
my whole self
I didn't want to remain an image without an identity.
In 2012, I recorded the first version of the song "Don't Be Silent".
using the slogan of the campaign to compose it.
The song pays homage to women I admire and love.
We made an audio and video production
inviting the musician Bruno Bona to produce the track.
We collaborated with the musicians Marcelo Effori...
...Zé Nigro...
...the vocal group Canto Das Manas...
and other talented friends.
It was a start
it was a way to be part of this cause
In 2016, I became pregnant and felt the desire to make a new version of this song
and to include my daughter's name on the list of honorees.
...so I did this second version to include Laura...
This time, Marcelo Effori and Meno Del Picchia produced the track
and I invited the singers:
Kika
Helô Ribeiro
Tais Balieiro
and Mairah Rocha
to sing along with me.
There was another layer to this process that let me get closer to this cause:
was to plan a live show, which would include the performance of "Don't Be Silent".
I worked with the musicians
to create a list of songs honoring women.
We invited both groups of singers
from the first and second recordings of the song
to join us in the live performance.
It was incredible to feel the potential
of this project of poetry,
music and social consciousness
through the power of our combined female voices.
The experience of this live show and the inclusion of "Don't Be Silent",
with the participation of these wonderful singers and musicians
had a huge impact.
We were immersed in joy
and excitement
at the success of communicating
by bringing lightness and lyricism to this delicate subject.
We feel like we created something special
that could be duplicated through future live performances.
I was inspired to create a workshop in conjunction with the live performances.
The Workshop would prepare participants
to bring their personal experience to the live performance.
They would share the stage with us.
So " Don't Be Silent " will have its own voice
or its own life
with this proposal.
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