This is a story of cultural exchange, respecting values and learning from each other. A Berlin big band sets out on a road trip to explore the infamous brass sections of the seventies together with legendary musicians from Mali. Popular music has its roots in West Africa, and especially in Mali. In Berlin, a big […]
Screening/Awards: Best Documentary at Luxor African Film Festival, Jury speciale Mention at Khourigba Documentary International Film Festival 2023, Double Special mention at Vue dAfrique 2024, Prix Critique Cinéma, Les 7 jours du 7ème Art, Conakry, Guinée, 2023. One of the most inspiring films you will see this year, Le Courage en Plus is a beautiful […]
We are sick, we are psychopaths, we need music,” declares Fatoumata Diawara, one of the four renowned Malian musicians featured in this documentary. Combining wonderful concert footage with moving portraits of artists determined to make music no matter what the risk, Mali Blues should appeal both to world music fans and anyone interested in the […]
Afrobeat is a multifaceted style of music with an eclectic range of musical influences from High Life to Fuji to Jazz and Funk. The legend FelaKuti played an integral role in the development of Afrobeats as his timeless recordings continues to transcend across borders and generations. Today, the modern term Afrobeats, is a sound that […]
