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FELA KUTI Double Feature: Documentary & Concert

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Director : George Gruntz
Starring: Fela Kuti (Himself)
Country s : Germany, Nigeria
Genre s : Documentary, Music & Dance
Type: Color
Year: 1978
Language: English
Length: 87
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

SYNOPSIS

"Fela Kuti is an inspiration." - Jay-Z

As a pioneer of Afrobeat and a seminal figure in the history of world music, Fela Kuti's prodigious legacy continues to influence new generations of musicians and fans. His political activism ignited revolutions in Africa and inspired generations around the world.

Almost all modern music owes something to the work of Fela Kuti, and the movement that he founded. This essential double feature captures his genius at the peak of his power and popularity.

Films

Berliner Jazztage '78

This film is only available as part of a box set

  • Director: George Gruntz
  • Country: Germany, Nigeria
  • Year:1978
  • Language:English
  • Description:
Originally broadcast on German and Nigerian television, this is some of the best live footage of Fela Kuti ever captured on film. As a headliner of the prestigious German music festival, Fela takes the stage with Afrika '70 and captures the hearts of the audience with a raucous, high-energy, exciting musical performance. See more.

Originally broadcast on German and Nigerian television, BERLINER JAZZTAGE '78 (1978) is some of the best live footage of Fela Kuti ever captured on film. As a headliner of the prestigious German music festival, Fela takes the stage with Afrika '70 and captures the hearts of the audience with a raucous, high-energy, exciting musical performance. Hide this content.

Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense

This film is only available as part of a box set

  • Director: Dennis Marks, Gerry Pomeroy
  • Country: U.K.
  • Year:1984
  • Language:English
  • Description:
A rarely-seen documentary, mixing candid interviews of Fela Kuti with selected live segments from his stirring performances. Examining his life, music, and political views - this feature serves as an important guide for anyone yearning to learn more about a transformative artist in the history of and development of African music. See more.

TEACHER DON'T TEACH ME NONSENSE (1984) is a rarely-seen documentary, mixing candid interviews of Fela Kuti with selected live segments from his stirring performances. Examining his life, music, and political views - this feature serves as an important guide for anyone yearning to learn more about a transformative artist in the history of and development of African music. Hide this content.

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