GAYLES.TV.- Some time ago the phrase circulated on the internet "Do you know why you're gay? Because you like Coldplay ". A nonsense like any other but, taking advantage of the fact that Pisuerga passes through Valladolid, it helps us to talk to you today about the controversy generated by the videoclip of Coldplay with cameo Beyoncé "Hymn for the weekend".
The truth is that we do not know what we like more, if the song, the images of India, Beyoncé (which is tremendous!) Or Chris Martin that in addition to being good and being charming above goes for solidarity. The song is the second single of the disc "A head full of Dreams" and in the video clip, typical and topical images of India are recreated, from semi-naked men meditating to the festival
of spring known as Holly in which the attendants dance while throwing chalk powder into the air. Shooting was done in Mumbai itself, in India and was directed by Ben Mor with the participation of a famous Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor. A wonderful but that has not liked everyone.
The issue is that fans of Coldplay in India, have accused the group of cultural appropriation. The controversy focuses especially on the characterization of Beyoncé as a Hindu woman, dressed in the classic sari, with hands tattooed with henna and wearing jewels typical of traditional jewelry. Together they consider in their critics that in the video a stereotyped image of the Hindu culture and of the own country is offered.
While it is true that the images used are clichéd, there does not seem to have been a bad intention in the characterization of Beyoncé or in the treatment of the video, rather appreciation and respect for the culture of India. But beyond subjective questions is the fact that Chris Martin, the leader of the band, has stood out as an activist in support of various NGOs that work in India and precisely this past year traveled
the ambassador of The Global Poverty Project, a Non-profit organization whose goal is to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030. There he met with representatives of various NGOs and politicians such as the Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal, with whom he talked about sanitation projects in the country. Come on, it does not seem worthy of criticism but quite the opposite.
Precisely this weekend, on Sunday 7, the performance of Coldplay and Beyoncé is expected in the middle of the Super Bowl that celebrates its 50ª edition. Great artists like U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones or Bruno Mars They have acted in previous editions of this awaited event.
Everyone can draw their conclusions from this controversy, but the criticism of Hindu fans seems a bit unfortunate, a bit like throwing stones on the roof itself.
Enjoy the video and happy weekend !!
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