In the Footsteps of Bembeya Jazz
A portrait of the mythical band Bembeya Jazz, which contributed to the heyday of Sekou Touré’s cultural revolution in Guinea. Created in 1961 in the heart of the rainforest, Bembeya Jazz rapidly became modern Africa’s greatest orchestra. 50 years later, immerse yourself in the history of a legend that livers on!
- Overview
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In the Footsteps of Bembeya Jazz
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2007
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Sur les traces du Bembeya Jazz
Production Companies
Semfilms Burkina, Jazz à Ouaga, Africalia
Director
Abdoulaye Diallo
Description
A portrait of the mythical band Bembeya Jazz, which contributed to the heyday of Sekou Touré’s cultural revolution in Guinea. Created in 1961 in the heart of the rainforest, Bembeya Jazz rapidly became modern Africa’s greatest orchestra. 50 years later, immerse yourself in the history of a legend that livers on!
