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A clip from 'Africa', at the time the most ambitious (and expensive) series ever undertaken by National Geographic. Over 8 hours it examined the country and its inhabitants through the stories of ordinary people. This sequence is from programme 3 and features the Baka people of Cameroon. Produced & Directed by Graham Booth Tigress Productions for National Geographic 8 x 60 With the kind permission of Tigress Productions
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The 6th graders enjoyed some African drumming by Francis Kofi. From http://www.hayorbibimmadance.org/bio.html: Renowned drummer and dancer Francis Kofi descended from a long line of West African drum and dance heritage. He has performed and taught in North America, Europe, Asia and throughout Africa. Initially trained by his grandfather, master drummer and composer of Gbenordu Haborbor Troupe, Francis began his career as a performer at the age of…
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Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African-American - ”sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.” This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African-American traditional spirituals, this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.
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