Repercussions : a celebration of African-American music / Third Eye Productions, Ltd. for Channel Four in association with RM Arts ; producer, Penny Corke ; directors, Goeffrey Haydon, Dennis Marks.
4 videocassettes (420 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Physical Medium
1/2 in.
polychrome
Description
analog
magnetic
VHS
Note
Comprises 7 one-hour programs on 4 videocassettes.
Hi-fi, stereo.
System Details
VHS format.
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.
Contents
v. 1. Born musicians : traditional music from the Gambia ; On the battlefield : gospel quartets in Jefferson County, Alabama -- v. 2. Legends of rhythms and blues ; Sit down and listen : the story of Max Roach -- v. 3. Drums of Dagbon ; Caribbean crucible -- v. 4. Africa come back : the popular music of West Africa.
