Learning on ScreenRoi Africain et Sa Musique de Cour, Un
- Synopsis
- A video-based package, with film of songs and dances carried out by the wives of King Gbèfa (1948-1976) from the palace at Porto-Novo in Benin. The women sing long poems ‘a capella’ while resting on canes, and short songs accompanied by bells and drums. The film was recorded by Jean Rouch in 1969.
- Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 30 min.
- Year of production
- 1996
- Availability
- Sale; 1996 sale: 220.00FF (+p&p) (video only) 1996 sale: 700.00FF (+p&p) (video, CDs and book)
- Documentation
- Accompanying book describing the symbolism, poetry, music and choreography, with transcriptions of the 76 songs and poems; also 2 compact discs.
- Subjects
- Anthropology; Dance; Music
- Keywords
- Benin Kingdom; dance - African; ethnomusicology; Nigeria
Credits
- Director
- Gilbert Rouget; Jean Rouch
- Contributor
- Philippe Luzuy
Production Company
- Name
CNRS Audiovisuel
- Phone
- 45 07 56 86
- Fax
- 45 07 69 00
- Address
- 92195 Meudon Cedex
FRANCE
Distributor
- Name
CNRS Editions
- Phone
- +33 1 45 33 16 00
- Fax
- +33 1 45 33 92 13
- Address
- 20-22 rue Saint-Armand
75015 Paris
France
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