EP 39: Farmata Dia & Quest Marley - The Far Rockaways

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Farmata Dia and Quest Marley about the evolving surf scene in New York and the importance of community and representation.

This episode heads to Rockaway Beach, where we talk with Farmata “Farmy” Diallo Dia and Quest Marley of the Larabaya Collective. Together, they explore how New York’s surf scene is being redefined through community, creativity, and representation, highlighting how diverse surfers are carving out space and identity on the city’s waves. Send us Fan Mail

People in this episode

Guests: Farmata “Farmy” Diallo Dia, Quest Marley

Topics covered

• surf culture
• community
• diversity
• identity
• representation
• New York surf scene

Keywords

• surfing
• Rockaway Beach
• Larabaya Collective
• diverse surfers
• New York
• community
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Larabaya Collective

Places: Rockaway Beach, New York

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