Leopoldo Fleming
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Mama Africa
2011-08-12
Mama Africa
Overview: Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy. Mika Kaurismäki's documentary, traces fifty years of her music and her performing life. Through rare archive footage of her performances and through interviews with her contemporaries we discover the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba.
Genres: Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-12
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The Amazing Nina Simone
2015-10-16
The Amazing Nina Simone
Overview: The life, legacy and musical accomplishments of singer, musician, pianist, songwriter and Civil Rights activist, Nina Simone through interviews with over 50 of the subject’s friends, family, band members, lovers and fellow activists. The film has been called the best of the three Nina Simone films by The New Yorker Magazine.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-16
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Nina Simone & Band: 14. Jazzfestival Hamburg
1989-10-23
Nina Simone & Band: 14. Jazzfestival Hamburg
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Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1989-10-23
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