Comments on: YaliniDream / An Artist, Constantly Evolving

By: uggs

uggs — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:57:53 +0000

enable segregation of comments into word count categories is called for allowing the user to skim a list of three word answers,

or make a cup of coffee and spend some time with the longer, more developed ideas.

By: Saul

Saul — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:17:10 +0000

I’ve seen YaliniDream perform many times, and each time I’m blown away by her talent. Whether its a solo performance or a collaborative show, I always leave inspired.

By: Kageru

Kageru — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:23:45 +0000

Thanks for this post. I’ve performed with YaliniDream before, and what I appreciate about her is her refusal to be categorized. So much of the polarization of politics in Sri Lanka and the diaspora hinges on the desire to categorize. One is either considered pro-Tamil or a patriot. One either loves Sri Lanka or is considered a traitor. By refusing to be categorized, she reminds us that such political tactics silence most experiences and therefore need to be destabilized and questioned.

By: chi flat iron

chi flat iron — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:50:59 +0000

I just stopped by your blog and thought I would say hello. I like your site design. Looking forward to reading more down the road.

By: ptr_vivek

ptr_vivek — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:58:51 +0000

Nayagan,

I read your comment, watched the clip, read your comment several more times, and still can't figure out how they relate to each other.

How does this performance deny Sri Lankans' agency?

Also, the group you identified might not need convincing that all diaspora Tamils are a bunch of mindless Tiger-lovers, but some of them might need a blunt reminder to think critically about the existing socio-political situations in countries they romanticize, which I thought the clip did brilliantly

By: Taz

Taz — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:10:58 +0000

Sometimes aggression can be very beautiful.

Love, peace and beauty are relative – keep that in mind. I think this piece was great and imbued all three.

By: Pardesi Gori

Pardesi Gori — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:15:02 +0000

Let's not degenerate into remarks about a performers looks, OK?

Why not? It happens on every thread. However, I wasn't talking about her looks, I was talking about the vibe. Very aggressive and unfeminine. I understand the performance wasn't created to "look pretty" but still. It seems that everything that comes out of the US right now is testosterone fueled aggression and rage. Whatever happened to peace, love and beauty?

By: SM Intern

SM Intern — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:41:06 +0000

Let’s not degenerate into remarks about a performers looks, OK?

By: boston_mahesh

boston_mahesh — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:45:15 +0000

Brilliant.

By: SahaSamvada

SahaSamvada — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:56:20 +0000

simply mind blowing… she’s great!