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Africa I Remember: A Musical Synthesis of Two Cultures (DVD : 30 min. ) [2004]
DVD 7984
Abstract: Tunde Jegede, a black musician and composer, bridges two classical traditions. His instrument is the kora, an African harp lute whose roots are in the court of 13th century Mali. First introduced to the kora in Britain by a Senegalese musician, Tunde later studied in the Gambia where he found himself immersed in its rich oral tradition. In this film, we follow him to the villages of West Africa where he learns from local musicians. We also see him perform his compositions with the London Sinfonietta. What is remarkable about Tunde's music is the way it combines West African and classical European traditions, bringing together a love of both cultures. Combining African experiences with Western structures, spontaneous composition with written musical notation, his The Cycle of Reckoning reflects on the legacy of the African slave trade.
Director: Tunde Jegede Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: Gambia, kora, folk music
Chutney in Yuh Soca (Videocassette : 36 min. ) [1996]
V. CASS. VHS 4540
Abstract: Three short films that focus on the role of music in forming ethnic identities in multicultural settings. Chutney in Yuh Soca is a film showing the interaction of the East Indian and African populations of Trinidad and Tobago through the popular music 'Chutney' which is a combination of Indian folk tunes with the tempo and spice of the Caribbean. The Gospel Truth shows how a Black family in Great Britain reaffirms their values and family cohesiveness through the singing of gospel music. In Songs for Our Daughters, West Indian women in Britain discuss the way they pass their heritage and culture on to their mixed race daughters.
Director: Karen Martinez Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, music, dance, race relations, social conditions, immigration
JVC Smithsonian Folkways Video Anthology of Music and Dance of Africa (Videocassette : 156 min. ) [Date NA]
V. CASS. VHS 3030 V. 1-3
Abstract: This anthology looks at many of the music traditions in Africa. (3 videocassettes: 156 min.)
Director: Hiroshi Yamamoto Distributor:Multicultural Media
Keywords: Africa, dance, music, performance
Karoo Kitaar Blues (DVD : 92 min. ) [2006]
DVD 7760
Abstract: Follows South African songwriter David Kramer and slide guitarist Hannes Coetzee into remote regions of South Africa on their quest to find musicians who play an almost forgotten folk music.
Director: Lizza Key Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: South Africa, Namaqualand, music
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Africa I Remember: A Musical Synthesis of Two Cultures (DVD : 30 min. ) [2004]
DVD 7984
Abstract: Tunde Jegede, a black musician and composer, bridges two classical traditions. His instrument is the kora, an African harp lute whose roots are in the court of 13th century Mali. First introduced to the kora in Britain by a Senegalese musician, Tunde later studied in the Gambia where he found himself immersed in its rich oral tradition. In this film, we follow him to the villages of West Africa where he learns from local musicians. We also see him perform his compositions with the London Sinfonietta. What is remarkable about Tunde's music is the way it combines West African and classical European traditions, bringing together a love of both cultures. Combining African experiences with Western structures, spontaneous composition with written musical notation, his The Cycle of Reckoning reflects on the legacy of the African slave trade.
Director: Tunde Jegede Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: Gambia, kora, folk music
Chutney in Yuh Soca (Videocassette : 36 min. ) [1996]
V. CASS. VHS 4540
Abstract: Three short films that focus on the role of music in forming ethnic identities in multicultural settings. Chutney in Yuh Soca is a film showing the interaction of the East Indian and African populations of Trinidad and Tobago through the popular music 'Chutney' which is a combination of Indian folk tunes with the tempo and spice of the Caribbean. The Gospel Truth shows how a Black family in Great Britain reaffirms their values and family cohesiveness through the singing of gospel music. In Songs for Our Daughters, West Indian women in Britain discuss the way they pass their heritage and culture on to their mixed race daughters.
Director: Karen Martinez Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, music, dance, race relations, social conditions, immigration
JVC Smithsonian Folkways Video Anthology of Music and Dance of Africa (Videocassette : 156 min. ) [Date NA]
V. CASS. VHS 3030 V. 1-3
Abstract: This anthology looks at many of the music traditions in Africa. (3 videocassettes: 156 min.)
Director: Hiroshi Yamamoto Distributor:Multicultural Media
Keywords: Africa, dance, music, performance
Karoo Kitaar Blues (DVD : 92 min. ) [2006]
DVD 7760
Abstract: Follows South African songwriter David Kramer and slide guitarist Hannes Coetzee into remote regions of South Africa on their quest to find musicians who play an almost forgotten folk music.
Director: Lizza Key Distributor:Filmakers Library
Keywords: South Africa, Namaqualand, music
September 16, 2008: Geoffrey Nyarota
