Birth of Afrobeat
2018•7m
Documentary
In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What Goes Up' with American band, Chicago Afrobeat Project. During their time together, Allen recounts how he and partner, late music legend, Fela Kuti, created the Afrobeat genre in Lagos, Nigeria. This hybrid live-action/animated film is a snapshot illustrating Tony Allen's story.
Production
Rest in Beats
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Available in Your Library
Cast
Tony Allen
Self
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