HI LIFE: GHANA’S MUSICAL SOUL

This documentary tells the story of Ghana through its most celebrated musical form, HILIFE. It explores the fascinating history of Hilife, Ghana’s ‘musical soul’ and documents its impact on generations of musicians. The late Kofi Ghanaba recounts his moving encounter with Charlie Parker in Chicago, a week before the latter died. SINGING 4 FREEDOM projects the place Hilife occupies in the cultural history of Africa and the world.

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