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Rythme du N'gola Ritmos (Le)

  • Rythme du N'gola Ritmos (Le)
Genre : Musical
Type : Documentary
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Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 1977
Format : Feature
Running time : 90 (in minutes)

Antonio Ole's Rhythm of N'gola Rhythms (1978), is a film about the struggle for Angolan political independence. It looks at the role of popular culture and labor strikes through the 40s and 50s following the band Ngola Ritmos who embarked upon a consciousness-raising mission with their pro-independence political music. Through both their clandestine activities and their music, the band is credited with aiding political mobilization take off in Angola. Performing mainly in the Bairro Operário, the group emerged from struggle, and their music remains an important part of Angolan musical heritage.


Film by OLE Antonio
Production : Televisao Popular de Angola -TPA (Angola)

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