The Chopi series. The Chopi Timbila Dance /
This film serves as a basic introductory guide to the structure, instruments and rhythms of Chopi xylophone orchestral music and dance. Moreover, The Chopi Timbila Dance provides the necessary insights into the music played throughout the Chopi series. Master Chopi musician Venancio Mbande and Dr. A...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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Pennsylvania :
Constant Spring Productions,
2021.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | This film serves as a basic introductory guide to the structure, instruments and rhythms of Chopi xylophone orchestral music and dance. Moreover, The Chopi Timbila Dance provides the necessary insights into the music played throughout the Chopi series. Master Chopi musician Venancio Mbande and Dr. Andrew Tracey were together onsite for the editing of the films at Constant Spring Farm for about a month in the early '80s. Their roles were intertwined as they both ensured that all technical and musical details would be correct. The duo explain the intricacies of timbila xylophone music, using animation and other cinematic techniques. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed January 12, 2022). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (41 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:40:28 |