Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium

Title

Nelson Mandela tribute concert, Wembley Stadium

Genre

Interview; Music; Special

TX Date

16 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:22:47

Description

Coverage of the Nelson Mandela tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 16/04/90, to celebrate the anti-apartheid campaigner’s recent release from prison. Includes performances by Tracy Chapman singing Revolution, Simple Minds with Mandela Day, Little Stevie with Ain’t Gonna Play Sun City. Also an interview with/tribute by Jim Kerr, Terence Trent D’Arby and Peter Gabriel. Much cheering by the crowd. Comperes are comedians Lenny Henry and Ben Elton. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Lenny Henry; Ben Elton; Terence Trent D’Arby; Jim Kerr; Tracy Chapman; Peter Gabriel; Simple Minds; Little Steven

Keywords

Political prisoners; London; Music; Interethnic relations; South Africa; UK; Apartheid; Economic sanctions; Civil and political rights; Democracy; Vocal music; Freedom; ANC; Political activists; Nelson Mandela; Birthdays; Celebrations; Wembley Stadium; Concert performances; Oliver Tambo

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