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The Ballad and the Source
directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1983), 19 mins
The tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing is very old and still cherished in Great Britain, though only a few traditional singers are still alive. This sensitive musical portrait profiles the life and art of Walter Pardon, perhaps the finest living traditional English ballad singer.This classic documentary, pr...
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directed by John Cohen, 1932-; produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1983), 19 mins
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The tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing is very old and still cherished in Great Britain, though only a few traditional singers are still alive. This sensitive musical portrait profiles the life and art of Walter Pardon, perhaps the finest living traditional English ballad singer.This classic documentary, produced by noted filmmaker, photographer, and folk singer John Cohen, is an incisive exploration of a dying tradition.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Author / Creator
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Person Discussed
Walter Pardon
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Singers, Performing arts life, English
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1983 Berkeley Media
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Cairo Jazzman
directed by Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016; produced by Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016, Icke Kreuzberg (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2017), 1 hour 21 mins
The engaging story of the Cairo Jazz Festival and a portrait of its founder Amr Salah. Running it is a risky undertaking, not only due to limited experience but also due to the increasingly intolerant social climate in Egypt.
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directed by Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016; produced by Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016, Icke Kreuzberg (Los Angeles, CA: FilmHub, 2017), 1 hour 21 mins
Description
The engaging story of the Cairo Jazz Festival and a portrait of its founder Amr Salah. Running it is a risky undertaking, not only due to limited experience but also due to the increasingly intolerant social climate in Egypt.
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016, Icke Kreuzberg
Author / Creator
Atef Ben Bouzid, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
FilmHub
Speaker / Narrator
Carlos Bica, Michelle Rounds, 1962-, Soweto Kinch, Fathy Salama, 1969-, Oum El Ghaït Benessahraoui, 1978-, Amr Salah, fl. 2009
Person Discussed
Carlos Bica, Michelle Rounds, 1962-, Soweto Kinch, Fathy Salama, 1969-, Oum El Ghaït Benessahraoui, 1978-, Amr Salah, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Music arrangement, Sociocultural trends, Concerts, Musical technique, Performing arts life, Jazz music, Music festivals, Egyptians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Icke Kreuzberg & SLFILM
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A Conversation with Brigo (Samuel Abraham)
produced by Gayelle Television; interview by Judith Laird, fl. 1985 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2010), 53 mins
Judith Laird talks with Calypsonian, Brigo ( Samuel Abraham).
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produced by Gayelle Television; interview by Judith Laird, fl. 1985 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2010), 53 mins
Description
Judith Laird talks with Calypsonian, Brigo ( Samuel Abraham).
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Gayelle Television
Author / Creator
Judith Laird, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Brigo, 1940-2017
Topic / Theme
Performing arts life, Musicians, Calypso
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Interview with Merchant (Dennis Franklyn Williams)
produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1994), 1 hour 2 mins
Errol Fabien interviews Merchant (Dennis Franklyn Williams).
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produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1994), 1 hour 2 mins
Description
Errol Fabien interviews Merchant (Dennis Franklyn Williams).
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Banyan Archive
Author / Creator
Errol Fabien, 1960-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Merchant, 1943-1999
Topic / Theme
Performing arts life, Musicians, Calypso
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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