Africa Rising (2019)
• June 3rd, 2019 • 1h 30min
Documentary, History, Music
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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