Summary
A journey into the Nigerian pop music scene including juju, Afrobeat, highlife, Afro-pop, Ozzidi sound, reggae, and Lagos street music. Includes performances, interviews, and recording sessions.Contents
Traditional minstrels wander Lagos streetsJuju superstar King Sunny Ade
I.K. Dairo, an originator of juju
Lijadu Sisters
Fela's politics, wives, and music
Pop style highlife
Sonny Okosun
Music of the Saharan north
Talking drums and boxing contest.
Additional Information
Subjects |
Popular music
-- Nigeria.
Juju music. Afrobeat -- Nigeria. Highlife (Music) -- Nigeria. Documentary films. |
Publisher | [Newton, N.J.] :Shanachie,2000 |
Other Titles | Nigerian pop music scene |
Contributors |
Marre, Jeremy,
director, producer. Fela, 1938-1997, performer. AdeĢ, Sunny, performer. Okusun, Sonny, performer. Dairo, Isaiah Kehinde, 1930-1996, performer. Lijadu Sisters, performer. Harcourt Films, production company. Shanachie Entertainment Corp. |
Participants/Performers |
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sonny Okusun, I.K. Dairo, Lijadu Sisters, and other musicians. |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Originally produced in 1980. |
System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital stereo. |
Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |