Breaking silence in Newa beats
Ujjwala Maharjan, a poet and performer, has released a Newa rap music video 'Apwoh Misa' that reimagines Newa culture and confronts questions of gender and belonging. The song is part of a project that began with a poetry challenge and features Newa folk percussionist Sarada Dongol.
Ujjwala Maharjan, a poet and performer, has released a Newa rap music video 'Apwoh Misa' that challenges societal norms. The song is part of a project that began with a poetry challenge in April 2020. Maharjan's work is inspired by her Newa heritage and her experiences as a woman. The music video features Newa folk percussionist Sarada Dongol and is directed by rapper Suskihanna Gurung. Maharjan's artistic journey began with co-founding a spoken-word poetry group, 'Word Warriors', and was shaped by her work with African American children in the US. The song questions the societal expectations placed on women and their sense of belonging.
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