Overview
- Genre
- Music, Human Rights, Foreign Worlds, Current Affairs, and Politics
- Synopsis
In 2012, conflict erupted in north of Mali, a country rich in musical tradition and ethnic diversity. Sahel Calling explores how musicians in the country are responding to the crisis, as a state of emergency in the capitol Bamako and threats from jihadists in the north have left many of them unable to pursue their livelihood.
- Stage
- finished
Credits
- John Bosch ... Director
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- PowerLoungeMusic&Media
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 1
- Locations
- Mali, Burkina Faso, New York
- Prod. Partners
- Kathryn Werntz, John Bosch
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2013
- Festivals
- World Africa Film Festival, Africa Film Festival, IndiEarth Film Festival, Vermont Jazz Festival- World Music Fest, et al
- Distribution
- Available free online at www.sahelcalling.com
- Language
- French, English
- Subtitles
- French, English, Spanish, German
Photos
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