The track is striking, the lyrics sensual -- Breathe / Let it swirl / I’m getting prime / On the odor of my girl. When Mumbai-based musician Pragya Pallavi, who refers to herself as genderfluid artist, sings Lingering Wine, she puts numerous emotion into this song about same-sex love – its joys and sorrows, struggles and successes. It's a subject matter that mainstream track and flicks are fidgety about.
Lingering Wine is slated to be released on February 12, two days forward of Valentine’s Day. The song is a part of the album ‘Queerism’, the primary LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersexual, asexual)-themed album to be released in India via an Indian queer artist. It is about within the backdrop of picturesque Fort Kochi, and features actor Kani Kusruti and Pragya as a lesbian couple. Co-written and directed via Deepa Vasudevan, queer activist and founding father of Kerala-based NGO for sexual minorities Sahayatrika, the album has a crew comprising mostly girls and trans-persons.
Neethu Shaji wields the digicam
The nine-track album’s lyrics, in English and Hindi-English, talk in regards to the struggles of queer folks, celebrate decriminalization of Section 377 and address issues comparable to millennial feminism, social justice, international warming and suicide prevention. Pointing out that LGBTQIA individuals face continuous struggles, Pragya explains, "There are struggles of coming out, being accepted and the inner struggle of wondering how people will react. Once you come out, you might lose a lot of people, sometimes you get a lot of support and sometimes you get a lot of hatred. There is the pressure of family, friends, near and dear ones. There is struggle when you have a relationship with someone, the struggles of living together, finding a place, facing uncomfortable questions and a lot more". Pragya is a educated Hindustani vocalist and percussionist.
“The song that talks about suicide prevention is with regards to my heart. I have lost one of the most important folks in my lifestyles. It could be very painful, and this song is devoted to that person. I really think that individuals should start speaking about these issues very critically. I’m really satisfied I’m seeking to start speaking about these pivotal topics via my track," says Pragya.
The 2nd song of the album will likely be released on Women’s Day and is about girls empowerment. "We sought after to speak about topics that hardly ever get featured in mainstream track. Because pop track and pop culture have such a lot potential to reach folks, we needed to occupy that area and talk in regards to the issues and stories which might be important to us. We didn't simply write about queer issues; there's a song in regards to the Kerala floods and international warming, and some songs about social justice and equality,” says Deepa.
Terming the primary single as a love song, Pragya stated that the video was made in a retro taste featuring two girls in deep love. "I feel that this song is my first step towards changing the mindset of society. I don’t say that it'll completely revamp it, however it'll without a doubt create ripples. And folks will start feeling extra free and confident about their non-stereotypical relationships,” says Pragya.
Expressing happiness in regards to the recent Bollywood movie Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga, which offers with same-sex love, Pragya says that extra TV displays and flicks should escape from their stereotypical portrayal of LGBTQIA characters.
“Our album is not supposed to be an all-encompassing representation of lesbian or queer experience. It is a creative expression rooted in someone’s private stories and beliefs. There is fight, a preventing spirit and in addition numerous birthday celebration and pleasure. I assume all of these items are a part of the lesbian/queer experience the album seeks to specific,” stated Deepa. The album’s crew come with manufacturer DJ Lolly, make-up artist and stylist Ananya and Pranna and DOP Neethu Shaji.
Lingering Wine is slated to be released on February 12, two days forward of Valentine’s Day. The song is a part of the album ‘Queerism’, the primary LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersexual, asexual)-themed album to be released in India via an Indian queer artist. It is about within the backdrop of picturesque Fort Kochi, and features actor Kani Kusruti and Pragya as a lesbian couple. Co-written and directed via Deepa Vasudevan, queer activist and founding father of Kerala-based NGO for sexual minorities Sahayatrika, the album has a crew comprising mostly girls and trans-persons.
Neethu Shaji wields the digicam
The nine-track album’s lyrics, in English and Hindi-English, talk in regards to the struggles of queer folks, celebrate decriminalization of Section 377 and address issues comparable to millennial feminism, social justice, international warming and suicide prevention. Pointing out that LGBTQIA individuals face continuous struggles, Pragya explains, "There are struggles of coming out, being accepted and the inner struggle of wondering how people will react. Once you come out, you might lose a lot of people, sometimes you get a lot of support and sometimes you get a lot of hatred. There is the pressure of family, friends, near and dear ones. There is struggle when you have a relationship with someone, the struggles of living together, finding a place, facing uncomfortable questions and a lot more". Pragya is a educated Hindustani vocalist and percussionist.
“The song that talks about suicide prevention is with regards to my heart. I have lost one of the most important folks in my lifestyles. It could be very painful, and this song is devoted to that person. I really think that individuals should start speaking about these issues very critically. I’m really satisfied I’m seeking to start speaking about these pivotal topics via my track," says Pragya.
The 2nd song of the album will likely be released on Women’s Day and is about girls empowerment. "We sought after to speak about topics that hardly ever get featured in mainstream track. Because pop track and pop culture have such a lot potential to reach folks, we needed to occupy that area and talk in regards to the issues and stories which might be important to us. We didn't simply write about queer issues; there's a song in regards to the Kerala floods and international warming, and some songs about social justice and equality,” says Deepa.
Terming the primary single as a love song, Pragya stated that the video was made in a retro taste featuring two girls in deep love. "I feel that this song is my first step towards changing the mindset of society. I don’t say that it'll completely revamp it, however it'll without a doubt create ripples. And folks will start feeling extra free and confident about their non-stereotypical relationships,” says Pragya.
Expressing happiness in regards to the recent Bollywood movie Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga, which offers with same-sex love, Pragya says that extra TV displays and flicks should escape from their stereotypical portrayal of LGBTQIA characters.
“Our album is not supposed to be an all-encompassing representation of lesbian or queer experience. It is a creative expression rooted in someone’s private stories and beliefs. There is fight, a preventing spirit and in addition numerous birthday celebration and pleasure. I assume all of these items are a part of the lesbian/queer experience the album seeks to specific,” stated Deepa. The album’s crew come with manufacturer DJ Lolly, make-up artist and stylist Ananya and Pranna and DOP Neethu Shaji.
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