Birth of Afrobeat

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Released January 01, 2018

Overview

In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What Goes Up' with American band, Chicago Afrobeat Project. During their time together, Allen recounts how he and partner, late music legend, Fela Kuti, created the Afrobeat genre in Lagos, Nigeria. This hybrid live-action/animated film is a snapshot illustrating Tony Allen's story.

Runtime

0h 7m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Birth of Afrobeat


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

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      United States

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