Fonko /
"This documentary series introduces some of the most outspoken and creative African artists of today, who take viewers on a ride into the depth of a continent in deep social, cultural and economical change. New technologies and swift communication have released the super talents of the continen...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English, with English subtitles. |
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Wheeling, IL :
Film Ideas,
[2017]
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| Summary: | "This documentary series introduces some of the most outspoken and creative African artists of today, who take viewers on a ride into the depth of a continent in deep social, cultural and economical change. New technologies and swift communication have released the super talents of the continent, helping to spread music, arts and ideas to the rest of the world. FONKO explores contemporary Africa through its urban music, and the musical revolutions that have been taking place in the genres of Kuduro, Coupe-Decale, Ndombolo, Azonto, Afro-beat, Hipline and South African house"--Publisher. "In the Manding language Fonko means "the thing", in Wolof "to take care of each other". The great musical revolution of today takes place in Africa, where urban club music is merging with traditional styles. New technology and swift communications has released super talents of the continent, spreading music, arts and ideas to the rest of the world. In Fonko we meet some of the most outspoken, creative and interesting artists of today that redefines the image of Africa, traveling from Dakar in the west through Accra, Lagos and Luanda to Johannesburg in the south. Throughout the movie we also hear the voice of Fela Kuti, one of the continent's greatest musical icons and political activists. Fela speaks through early recorded interviews"--IMDb. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a documentary in 2016. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Production Credits: | Camera, Ania Winiarska [and 3 others]; editing, Limpasen Game, Michael Jönsson. |