Oliver Jones in Africa

Oliver Jones in Africa

8.0 1990 | 54 min

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Oliver Jones, one of Canada's foremost jazz pianists, tours Nigeria with his bassist and drummer, discovering in Africa the roots of much of today's music. Hearing and absorbing the musical sources of blues, spirituals, calypso rhythms and more, he reflects that for a Black jazz artist, a trip to Africa is a voyage home.

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ONF | NFB
ONF | NFB
Les Ateliers Audiovisuels du Québec
Les Ateliers Audiovisuels du Québec
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Canada

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English
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