Repercussions : a celebration of African-American music / produced in association with Special Broadcasting Service, Network 0-28, Australia, and Swedish Television Channel 2 ; Third Eye Productions Ltd. for Channel Four in association with RM Arts ; producer, Penny Corke ; directors, Geoffrey Haydon, Dennis Marks.
Publisher:
Films for the Humanities,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
7 videodiscs (420 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Born musicians, traditional music from the Gambia. Drums of Dagbon. On the battlefield, gospel quartets. Legends of rhythm and blues. Sit down and listen, the story of Max Roach. Caribbean crucible. Africa come back, the popular music of West Africa.
Notes:
Various performers. Television educational series. Title from container. Originally released on VHS in 1984.
Contents:
[v. 1]. Born musicians: traditional music from the Gambia -- [v. 2]. The drums of Dagbon -- [v. 3]. On the battlefield: gospel quartets -- [v. 4]. Legends of rhythm and blues -- [v. 5]. Sit down and listen: the story of Max Roach -- [v. 6]. Caribbean crucible -- [v. 7]. Africa come back: the popular music of West Africa.
Summary:
This series celebrates the musical legacy of America, telling the story of the musical traditions that arose from old world and African roots to today's sounds.
Series:
Films for the Humanities & Sciences DVD collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1051448662
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.