Rhythm of resistance [videorecording] : the Black music of South Africa / a Harcourt Films Production ; producer, Jeremy Marre ; directors, Chris Austin and Jeremy Marre.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Malombo, Johnny Clegg/Sipho Mchuner of Julaka, The Mohatella Queens, Abafana Baseqhudeni. Originally released as a 1979 motion picture. Incorrect running time of 60 minutes listed on back cover of container. Still photos from Magubane's "South Africa" International Defense and Air Fund. Special features include scene selections.
Contents:
Philip Tabane and Malombo -- Heavy censorship of black music -- Zululand roots -- Defiant dancing on Saturday -- Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- Soweto street music -- Mahotella Queens -- Abafana -- All night song contest.
Summary:
Takes you across the forbidden boundaries of apartheid to experience the authentic joy and sorrow of Black South African music. Features music that has been ignored, suppressed of ghettoized, some filmed clandestinely.
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