Annette Hanshaw, Jazz, Blues, and the Power of Myth

[Roaring20s]

Last year I was viewing the 78-L and they discussed likes and dislikes for Annette Hanshaw. Within that thread this was pointed out. I am glad to share it here too.

This my review of this short film, a cartoon, with both thumbs up!

The title is Sita Sings the Blues. It's 1 hour and 22 minutes long and and uses 11 songs sung by Annette Hanshaw. You get a brief taste right at the start, but that is just a tease. about 10 minutes into it the fun begins. Humorous shadow puppets set-up the myth segments of this tale of love and mistrust. It is well worth viewing this on its own merit. The added contrast and inclusion of this music is a winner.

The songs are...
- Here We Are
- What Wouldn't I Do For That Man
- Daddy Won't You Please Come Home
- Who's That Knocking At My Door
- Mean To Me
- If You Want The Rainbow, You Must Have The Rain
- Moanin Low
- Am I Blue
- Lover Come Back To Me
- I've Got A Feeling I'm Fallin
- The Song Is Over

No need to dust off your Joseph Campbell book to enjoy this, "That's all".



This is the main link for Sita Sings the Blues by Nina Paley
http://sitasingstheblues.com/watch.html

Here's a link that may aide in easier viewing. It has clearly defined size files in which to choose and some reviews too.
http://archive.org/details/Sita_Sings_the_Blues

James.

Has anyone other than myself enjoyed this?

[luke68]

I borrowed the DVD from the library and thoroughly enjoyed the film and the music!

TL

[Lucius1958]

Seen it and loved it!

It's great how Ms. Paley has interwoven the narratives and styles within the film (I never knew Rama was such a putz…)

Bill

[Lenoirstreetguy]

This is just great! Nina Paley has explored the universality of myth ...and Annette Hanshaw... in such a clever way! Thanks so much for this link! ( Which I am forwarding as I type. )

Jim

[Roaring20s]

I'm glad others are discovering this gem! It's clever and fun!

I never knew Rama was such a putz
Bill

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James.