Showing posts with label Hata Sielewi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hata Sielewi. Show all posts

Friday, January 26, 2018

In "Hata Sielewi", MwanaFA and Maua Sama Explore Love's Challenges Across Language Borders


Hata Sielewi ( = I don't really understand what you're saying) portrays the difficulties experienced when attempting to express love sentiments across language barriers, and the ingenuity and persistence needed to break through to the heart of the loved one.

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MwanaFA's own version of spoken rap blends finely here with Maua Sama's enchanting voice and melodious singing. Against the background of instrumental play just as sensitively put together, their harmonized singing renders to the audience unforgettable impressions of the 'challenges' that love faces across language-borders.

The stylized dance impressions featured in the video add art and optical depth to the singing, and in a more abstract way to the whole experience.