Visionary musical artist Tina Malia and her sonic creations feature at this Byron Spirit Festival.
‘Music, through its sheer beauty, has the power to free the heart, uplift the soul and connect communities all over the world. When we gather together to sing, dance, pray, and remember our connection to life and one another, we are touched by the simple act of love moving through sound,’ says Tina, who shared some of her insights with The Echo.
How does music free the heart?
I think music frees the heart by bypassing the intellect and reaching a place of pure emotion. So often we feel constricted because we spend so much time overthinking everything. Music gives us a chance to let go of this and relax into our true nature.
What is the connection between music and spirituality and how did you find yourself on this journey?
Not all music has a spiritual intention, but I think you’d find that most forms of spirituality and religion have some type of music connected to them. Music is a wonderful conduit for expressing love toward the divine, whatever that version is. I have always found myself attracted to this particular conduit, in fact much more so than actual religions or philosophies themselves.
Can we make love through sound?
Most of the best lovemaking in my life has been through sound, ha ha! It is a language unto itself, a way to express love more intimately than often words can do.
Can we actually sing for peace? Does chanting for peace actually change anything?
Yes, of course we can actually sing for peace! It is happening right now, all over the planet, at all times.
Chanting and singing for peace changes both the person making the music as well as those listening. We can only change the world by changing ourselves, and the practice of chanting with the intention of peace does just that.
What happens when you sing your mantras?
When I sing or repeat mantras, there is a great tide of release that comes over me, even in places I didn’t know I was holding fear or stress. I’ve had firsthand experience with it being incredibly effective at overcoming depression, and for this reason I truly consider it a medicine.
What should we expect for Spirit Festival?
We will be singing, playing and celebrating our beautiful and fragile existence on Earth. We will be playing songs in English, Sanskrit, Spanish, Hebrew and whatever other way we can think of to make love with the divine spirit in all of us!
Don’t miss Tina Malia at Spirit Festival this weekend. To find out about the program or buy tickets go to Please visit the www.spiritfestival.com.au.
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