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  • Black Stars of Highlife (2017)
  • Short | 25 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Black Stars of Highlife (2017)
Short | 25 min | Documentary, Short, Music

The idea that Africa is the cradle of music is a familiar one. But while Western popular music in the 20th Century was shaped by African influence, what people don't realise is that popular music in Africa was shaped by influences coming ...See moreThe idea that Africa is the cradle of music is a familiar one. But while Western popular music in the 20th Century was shaped by African influence, what people don't realise is that popular music in Africa was shaped by influences coming in the other direction. This short documentary explores a story of musical cross-pollination between the West and West Africa - specifically Ghana, where Highlife Music was born. See less
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Updated May 24, 2016

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Jun 2017 (United Kingdom)

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