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Abdullah Ibrahim – A brother with perfect timing

Filed Under : Abdullah Ibrahim,South Africa,trailer by Szavanna
Jan.29,2009

A superb film on the life and music of one of South Africa’s finest musicians, Abdullah Ibrahim. Following Ibrahim’s vivid stories, the film moves between New York and Cape Town, mixing documentary with dramatized episodes. Its form mirrors the non linear, narrative circular of Ibrahim’s musical composition, juxtaposing qualities that seem contradictory but evoke the complexity and diversity of his sources. Conceived in close collaboration with Ibrahim, It throbs with anticipation and skillfully describes provocative cultural history of the Cape, through the eyes of the country’s fines musician.

video link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C92LjvRSzzU

 

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4 Responses to “Abdullah Ibrahim – A brother with perfect timing”

  1. Maria & Stefano says:
    February 1, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Looks great my friend!!!

    By the way…I’m baaahhhck!!!

    I have a new project in my hands…I hope you’ll follow us again :)

    Love to you,
    Maria

  2. Szavanna says:
    February 2, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Hi Maria – this looks like a nice film! Thank you for the comment – yes I am always following the sheep’s steps!

  3. Sean says:
    February 5, 2009 at 5:43 am

    Thanks for blogging this. It led me to watch the film again. I worship at the church of Abdullah Ibrahim.

  4. Szavanna says:
    February 5, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Thanks for the comment Sean. I worship at the same church :)

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