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Soundtrack to A Coup D’Etat
In this documentary, film maker Johan Grimonprez links the CIA’s use of Jazz in the Cold War against Russia with a deep dive into the divisive, murderous political machinations of Belgium and the USA which resulted in the 1961 assassination … Continue reading
Posted in Deep stuff
Tagged A coup D'Etat, Abbey Lincoln, Africa, Charles Mingus, CIA, Cold War, Colonialsm, Congo, Dizzy Gillespie, Eric Dolphy, Fidel Castro, history, Jazz, Liberation Strauggles, Louis Armstrong, Malcolm X, Max Roach, Mobutu, news, Patrice lumumba, politics, United Nations
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Les Sapeurs de Brazzaville: Made Of More
Les Sapeurs de Brazzaville: Made Of More is the latest venture into global style by Guinness. It was something of a surprise to come across this latest Guinness advert which shines a light on Les Sapeurs – the Society of … Continue reading
Posted in Just Runnings
Tagged Africa, Brazzavile, Congo, fashion, Guinness, Le Sape, sapeurs, Society of Elegant Persons of the Congo, Solange Knowles
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SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME … Pt. 3 – Baloji – The Sorcerer
Why was innovative Congolese rap star, Baloji, not on the billing for WOMAD 2011.? Check these videos. This man is hip. Born in the Congo but raised in Belgium, a pan African exile, who declares “My story is made up … Continue reading
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Tagged Amp Fiddler, Baloji, Congo, Dr. Nico, Franco, Hip Hop, Kabaselle, Kinshasa, Konono No.1, Le Sape, rap, rumba, soukous, Zaiko Langa-Langa
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