El Gusto

El Gusto (2012)

January 11th, 20121h 28min

Music, Documentary
75%

Overview

El Gusto is the story of an orchestra of Jewish and Muslim musicians torn apart by war 50 years ago, and recently reunited for an exceptional concert. These musicians share a passion they never lost: the soul of Algiers, Chaabi music.


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