In the Footsteps of Bembeya Jazz

In the Footsteps of Bembeya Jazz (2007)

January 1st, 20070h 52min

Documentary
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A portrait of the mythical band Bembeya Jazz, which contributed to the heyday of Sekou Touré’s cultural revolution in Guinea. Created in 1961 in the heart of the rainforest, Bembeya Jazz rapidly became modern Africa’s greatest orchestra. 50 years later, immerse yourself in the history of a legend that livers on!


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