Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene (1979)
Konkombe is an extraordinary journey into the musical kaleidoscope of juju, Afrobeat, highlife, Afro-pop, and Lagos street music that makes up the Nigerian pop music scene. From traditional minstrels wandering the streets of Lagos to the talking drums of the Saharan north, from recording session with stars of juju and highlife to an intimate visit with Fela surrounded by his exotic wives, Konkombe looks at the entire spectrum of Nigerian music from its primitive roots to the most exciting stars of Afro-pop. Features performances, intimate interviews and recording sessions with some of the biggest stars of African music including King Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sonny Okosun, I.K. Dairo and more.
Director: Jeremy Marre
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Country: United Kingdom, Nigeria
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene about?
- Konkombe is an extraordinary journey into the musical kaleidoscope of juju, Afrobeat, highlife, Afro-pop, and Lagos street music that makes up the Nigerian pop music scene. From traditional minstrels wandering the streets of Lagos to the talking drums of the Saharan north, from recording session with stars of juju and highlife to an intimate visit with Fela surrounded by his exotic wives, Konkombe looks at the entire spectrum of Nigerian music from its primitive roots to the most exciting stars of Afro-pop. Features performances, intimate interviews and recording sessions with some of the biggest stars of African music including King Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sonny Okosun, I.K. Dairo and more.
- Who directed Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene?
- Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene was directed by Jeremy Marre.
- How long is Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene?
- Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene?
- Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene produced?
- Beats of the Heart: Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene was produced in United Kingdom, Nigeria.