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"Music is the weapon" = (Musique au poing)

Author

Fela

Call Number

  • DVD 921 F311M (CEN)

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Performers

Fela, vocals, saxophone, keyboards ; assisting musicians.

Publication Information

[S.l.] : FKO Music : [Geffen], c2002.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (53 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the creator of Afrobeat music, was prolific as both a composer and a performer. He also fought political corruption in his country, for which he and his family suffered harrassment and violence. In this documentary Fela transmits to the camera his thoughts on politics, panafricanism, music and religion. The film includes previously unpublished versions of ITT, Army Arrangement, Power Show, and Authority Stealing ("live" at The Shrine nightclub).

Notes

DVD; PCM stereo, Bronx Interactive.

Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria in 1982.

Not rated.

This DVD contains two different versions of the film, English and French; some scenes are exclusive to each one of the two versions.

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