Made with the participation of: Telefilm Canada, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, National Geographic Society, P.F.A. Laboratories Toronto, The Ontario Arts Council, The National Film Board of Canada. Starring King Sunny Ade and Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey ; other performers include I.K. Dairo & The Blue Spots, Sina Peter & The International Superstars, Captain Jize Ojo, and Professor Arishekola & The Okoye Kola Beats ; narrator, Cedric Smith. Originally produced in 1987. VHS; Hi-fi. Rhapsody Films: 9016.
Summary:
A unique performance documentary, Juju music features the urban popular music of Nigeria known as Juju. The film includes excerpts from performances during a historic all-night juju concert in Lagos, featuring internationally known performers. A vital thread in the social fabric of Western Nigeria, juju music incorporates traditional song forms, rhythms and instruments with Western musical influences and instrumentation.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)42434143
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.