Mali : the music of life / BBC Education & Training ; producer, Mark Kidel.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoPrinceton, NJ : [Distributed by] Films for the Humanities and Sciences, ©2005.
Description1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorKidel, Mark, producer.
Other author/creatorQuarshie, Hugh narrator.
Other author/creatorDiabate, Zani, 1949-2011, performer.
Other author/creatorMady, Kassé, 1949- performer.
Other author/creatorSamaké, Kolly, performer.
Other author/creatorKeïta, Salif, 1949- performer.
Other author/creatorKamara, Mamadi, composer.
Other author/creatorKaley, John, photographer.
Other author/creatorMaggs, Simon, photographer.
Other author/creatorMcCormick, David editor.
Other author/creatorGarrard, Helen, editor.
Other author/creatorBritish Broadcasting Corporation.
Other author/creatorBBC Education & Training.
Other author/creatorFilms for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other author/creatorBBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
SeriesUnder African skies ; [v. 1]
Under African skies ; v. 1. UNAUTHORIZED
Abstract Features the music of Mali using traditional and modern instruments. All of the music is discussed as an extension of traditional Mali rhythms, melodies, and themes.
General noteVideodisc release of the 1989 film.
General note"Distributed under license from BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc."
General noteVideo release of a BBC production of 1989 for the television program Under African skies.
CreditsTitle music, Mamadi Kamara ; photography, John Kaley, Simon Maggs ; editors, David McCormick, Helen Garrard.
Performer Commentary read by Hugh Quarshie; performers, Zani Diabate, Kassemady Diabate, Kolly Samake, Salif Keita, and others.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageNarrated in English; spoken in French and Mandingo with English subtitles.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Other title Under African skies (Television program)
Publisher numberFFH 7376 Films for the Humanities and Sciences
Publisher number7376 Films for the Humanities and Sciences