Maiani da Silva is a violinist, chamber musician, and educator. Maiani is a member of the four-time Grammy-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird; founder of Brouhaha, an interdisciplinary project connecting anthropology and contemporary music; and Lecturer at Yale University. She has had the pleasure of working with and premiering works by Joan Tower, Viet Cuong, Louis Andriessen, Kelley Polar, Raven Chacon, Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond), Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Wild Up, and David Lang, whose new work composition as explanation (Cedille Records), recorded by her sextet Eighth Blackbird, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2025. Contrary to popular belief, she enjoys moments of silence. For pet peeves, please ask Maiani directly.
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