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Black Waters, Pink Sands

by Ng Yi-Sheng
Black Waters, Pink Sands
Black Waters, Pink Sands
Black Waters, Pink Sands

Singapore's hidden histories: black diaspora and queer theatre.

For those intrigued by underrepresented narratives, "Black Waters, Pink Sands" is a compelling journey through obscured aspects of Singapore's past. The exploration of the African diaspora's impact and the emergent voices in queer theatre offers a fresh, enlightening perspective on the cultural complexities that have shaped a nation. It's a remarkable read if you're looking to deepen your understanding of Singapore's diverse heritage and the role of art in social history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Black Waters, Pink Sands

by Ng Yi-Sheng
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ISBN: 9789811473715
Authors: Ng Yi-Sheng
Publisher: August 1, 2020
Date of Publication: 2020-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, History, Sociology
Related Topics: Asia, History, Art History, Crafts, Photography, Design, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 20 readers)

Description

In this book you will find the annotated scripts of two acclaimed lecture performances written by Ng Yi-Sheng, exploring forgotten chapters of Singapore history. Ayer Hitam: A Black History of Singapore explores the history and influence of the African diaspora in Singapore over two hundred years. It trawls the archive for stories of slavery, colonialism, jazz and nationalist struggle, reaffirming the value of black culture in our shared heritage. Collaboratively created with Sharon Frese and Irfan Kasban for the M1 Fringe Festival, this work commemorates the men and women - enslaved, indentured and expatriate - who crossed the oceans into unknown territory. Desert Blooms: The Dawn of Queer Singapore Theatre traces the history of Singapore theatre from 1985 to 1995, revealing how LGBT representation first emerged and flourished on the local stage. Using excerpts of scripts, interviews and news articles, it reveals how the works of Russel Heng, Chay Yew, Eleanor Wong, Ovidia Yu, Haresh Sharma, Goh Boon Teck, Otto Fong, G Sevanathan and others were in dialogue with contemporary developments in HIV / AIDS, cub raids and early activism.
 

Singapore's hidden histories: black diaspora and queer theatre.

For those intrigued by underrepresented narratives, "Black Waters, Pink Sands" is a compelling journey through obscured aspects of Singapore's past. The exploration of the African diaspora's impact and the emergent voices in queer theatre offers a fresh, enlightening perspective on the cultural complexities that have shaped a nation. It's a remarkable read if you're looking to deepen your understanding of Singapore's diverse heritage and the role of art in social history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.