Nina Paley's , Sita sings the blues has done it's round on all of the desi blogs. But it hasn't got the proper gushing at Masala chai. This Brooklyn based animator and the Ramayana would probably have never have crossed paths if it weren't for her brief yet fateful move to Kerala.
Nina's musical explores Sita's side of the epic, in what she calls 'the greatest breakup story ever told'. A curvy, sensous, almost diva like Sita takes centre stage , illustrated in a wild mix of colours and emblems both ethnic & contemporary. Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, Sita sings the blues promises to be a fiesty visual journey through time.
I can't wait for it to show in India. The trailer looks all action packed and masalafied.
LOVING you for showcasing this! Its Desi-cool hilarity at its best! sexy kitchy style & great attitude. Like you Im waiting for its India showing.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I am totally loving what I am seeing.
ReplyDeleteAbout time someone modernized and retold the tale to interest the kids (and adults) today.
thank you for bringing this artist to my attention! it's fresh and unique and i love it!
ReplyDeleteyou're site is bringing these artist to the forefront and i thank you for that!
peace.
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sita sings the blues recently screened at the tribeca film festival - it was simbly spectacularrr!!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff. Is she of Indian origin at all? I saw her photograph on the web and she didn't seem to be... was wondering.
ReplyDeleteNope she isn't. Her work is very cool and is based on the Ramayana , hence the mention :)
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