Africa Rising

Africa Rising (2019)

June 3rd, 20191h 30min

Documentary, History, Music
75%

Overview

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.


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