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  • The African Rock 'n' Roll Years (2006– )
  • TV Series | 60 min | Documentary
The African Rock 'n' Roll Years (2006– )
TV Series | 60 min | Documentary

Dazzling six-part series telling the full story of African music and the political and social pressures that led to it's development. Episode 1: WEST AFRICA: Praise Singers and Superstars. Episode 2: SOUTH AFRICA: Rhythms of Resistance. ...See moreDazzling six-part series telling the full story of African music and the political and social pressures that led to it's development. Episode 1: WEST AFRICA: Praise Singers and Superstars. Episode 2: SOUTH AFRICA: Rhythms of Resistance. Episode 3: COASTAL SOUNDS: Sierra Leone to Cameroon. Episode 4: CENTRAL AFRICA: Congo Jive. Episode 5:LUSOPHONE AFRICA: The Lisbon Legacy. Episode 6: NORTH AFRICA: Rai Rebels and Desert Blues. Written by Anonymous See less
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Updated May 10, 2006

Release date (First episode)
Oct 4, 2006 (United Kingdom)

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18 cast members
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Cesária Évora
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Mariza
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Youssou N'Dour
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Fela Kuti
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Rachid Taha
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Baaba Maal
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Alpha Blondy
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Salif Keïta
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King Sunny Ade
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Manu Dibango
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Tinariwen
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Papa Wemba
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Franco
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Tabu Ley
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