Shared
.Rhythms
Researching and documenting the history of Samba in Australia through lived experience, archives, and community knowledge.
Overview
Shared Rhythms is an ongoing research initiative documenting the development and presence of Samba in Australia. The project brings together archival material, lived experience, and community contributions to build a living record of cultural practice across time and place.
What we are doing
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Collecting archival footage, photography, and written material
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Engaging with community contributors and cultural practitioners
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Mapping the history and evolution of Samba in Australia
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Developing a cultural archive for future research and education
Impact
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Establishes a national cultural archive of Samba in Australia
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Supports long-term research into diaspora cultural practice
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Nurtures community knowledge and lived experience
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Provides foundation for future screen and academic projects
Support
If you have footage, photographs, or stories, we welcome contributions to this growing archive.