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  • Batuque, l'âme d'un peuple (2006)
  • Documentary, Music
Batuque, l'âme d'un peuple (2006)
Documentary, Music
In 1462, the first African slaves were settled on the island of Cape Verde brought by the Portuguese colons. It is supposed that they were the first inhabitants of the archipelagos. They carried with them the rhythms and the seeds of what ...See moreIn 1462, the first African slaves were settled on the island of Cape Verde brought by the Portuguese colons. It is supposed that they were the first inhabitants of the archipelagos. They carried with them the rhythms and the seeds of what became the BATUQUE: a music form, performed mostly by women, both singers and dancers. The singers, repeat very strong lyrics, sitting in a circle and beating the rhythms with their hands on a piece of cloth between their legs. While one woman performs a very sensual dance with her hips in the middle of the circle. During the colonial era, it has been strongly forbidden but it remained alive in clandestinity. The group Raiz de Tambarina, one of the oldest groups of Batuque on Santiago island, is composed of ordinary people, saleswomen, fish merchants, drivers... Through their every day life and performances we discover Cape Verde today and their passion for the Batuque. Written by Julio Silvão Tavares See less
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Directors
Marie Clémence Andriamonta-Paes (as Marie Clémence Paes) | Julio Silvão Tavares
Producers
Marie Clémence Andriamonta-Paes (as Marie Clémence Paes) | Luis Correia
Cinematographer
Cesar Paes
Editors
Agnes Contensou | Cesar Paes
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May 15, 2006 (France)

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