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Hypnagogia Glossolalia

Hypnagogia Glossolalia

Aug 01, 2021 · 16m

Director

Sekai Machache

Overview

Hypnagogia Glossolalia is composed of several spoken word poetry pieces narrated in both Gaelic and Shona (zezuru dialect) with dance performance by dancer and choreographer Divine Tasinda. Working with the image of the Bateleur Eagle, a now endangered species, defined as the original inspiration for the Zimbabwe bird. The bird is a symbol, a soapstone totem, a spiritual artefact. the national emblem of Zimbabwe it is endemic to Africa and small parts of Arabia. "Bateleur" is French for "street performer”. This work traverses the personal and universal interrogating the notion of self and romantic ideas of the incorporeal Other.

About Hypnagogia Glossolalia

What is Hypnagogia Glossolalia about?

Hypnagogia Glossolalia is composed of several spoken word poetry pieces narrated in both Gaelic and Shona (zezuru dialect) with dance performance by dancer and choreographer Divine Tasinda. Working with the image of the Bateleur Eagle, a now endangered species, defined as the original inspiration for the Zimbabwe bird. The bird is a symbol, a soapstone totem, a spiritual artefact. the national…

When was Hypnagogia Glossolalia released?

Hypnagogia Glossolalia was released on August 1, 2021.

How long is Hypnagogia Glossolalia?

Hypnagogia Glossolalia runs 16 minutes.

Who directed Hypnagogia Glossolalia?

Hypnagogia Glossolalia was directed by Sekai Machache.

Who is in the cast of Hypnagogia Glossolalia?

The cast of Hypnagogia Glossolalia includes Divine Tasinda (Dance/Choreography/Performance), Sekai Machache (Narration English), Cass Ejeki (Narration Gaelic) and Gillian F Mutanga (Narration Shona (Zezuru)).

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