SIGANA
Brandon Young, Melisa Achoko Allela
Livestream:
Sun, 16-May-21 02:00 PM
Sun, 16-May-21 02:00 PM
On demand: May 6-16th
Q&A via zoom with:
Brandon Young, Melisa Achoko Allela
Brandon Young, Melisa Achoko Allela
EXPLORING AFRICAN ORATURE IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Making up a story is not so hard. We all do it on a regular basis. But how does one make a storyteller? Ah, now that is a bit trickier. Join Melisa Achoko Allela and the virtual spirits as they tell a story about the trials, and joys, of creating an interactive storyteller who tries with all her digital heart to express East Africa’s rich culture of immersive oral storytelling. A story of art, research, technology, and a little bit of behind the screen magic.