Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene

Jeremy Marre

Overview

This video documents the extraordinary breadth of the Nigerian music scene. Popularized in the West by such musicians as Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, the musical legacy of Nigeria embraces many styles from ethereal juju rhythms to the shattering funk of afrobeat. A country in transition, Nigeria's music reflects this. There are street musicians playing ancient music on traditional instruments, as well as clubs pounding to beats that wouldn't sound out of place in a New York nightclub.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/10/2000
UPC:	0016351120199
Original Release:	1995
Source:	Shanachie
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:00:00
Sales rank:	48,632

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Technical Credits

Jeremy Marre

Director,Producer

Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Start Program [2:50]
2. Traditional Minstels Wander Lagos Streets [3:09]
3. Juju Superstar King Sunny Ade [4:40]
4. I. K. Dairo, an Originator of Juju [6:37]
5. Lijadu Sisters [6:19]
6. Fela's Politics, Wives and Music [:23]
7. Pop Style Highlife [8:50]
8. Sonny Okosun [4:59]
9. Music of the Saharan North [6:18]
10. Talking Drums and Boxing Contest [2:12]

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