African Music Movies

  • 2004
    World Music Discoveries: Drums and Djembes of Burkina Faso

    World Music Discoveries: Drums and Djembes of Burkina Faso

    World Music Discoveries: Drums and Djembes of Burkina Faso

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    In the African nation of Burkina Faso, drums such as the djembe are more than a simple instrument; they have long been used for communication and...

    World Music Discoveries: Drums and Djembes of Burkina Faso
  • 1970
    Under African Skies: Zimbabwe

    Under African Skies: Zimbabwe

    Under African Skies: Zimbabwe

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    A celebration of the new sounds of Africa. This five part series looks at the popular music of Mali, Ethiopia, Algeria, Zimbabwe and Zaire.

    Under African Skies: Zimbabwe
  • 2020
    Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe's Gospel Music Legend

    Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe's Gospel Music Legend

    Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe's Gospel Music Legend

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    Machanic Manyeruke is the founder of gospel music in Zimbabwe—though, his influence reaches far beyond the borders of his African country....

    Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe's Gospel Music Legend
  • 2012
    Practice Makes Perfect

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Practice Makes Perfect

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    The film is primarily a portrait of Kam Kelly, who teaches West African drumming to students at various New York schools, including Intermediate...

    Practice Makes Perfect
  • 2014
    Voudoun Gods on the Slave Coast

    Voudoun Gods on the Slave Coast

    Voudoun Gods on the Slave Coast

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    Vodoun Gods On The Slave Coast explores the ceremonial splendor of sacred dance and ritual in Benin, the birthplace and cradle of Vodoun. Formerly...

    Voudoun Gods on the Slave Coast