Ray Phiri

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author). London Films. (Added Author).

Summary: His fans call Chikapa Ray Phiri "the prophet," in tribute to the burning intensity of his music, and the flame of social consciousness that keeps it alight. He and his group, Stimela (Steam Train), stoke the sound of a nation torn between apartheid's legacy of suffering and the vision of a new, free South Africa. This program traces Phiri's life from his poor roots as the son of a laborer, to co-arranger of Paul Simon's successful South African music album, Graceland. Between footage of performances, Phiri explains his music as a key to self-discovery, an outlet for personal and political frustration, and an inspiration for change.

Record details

Physical Description: electronic resource (video)
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1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c1990.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on October 18, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	South Africa's Musical Prophet (2:50) -- Phiri's Musical Beginnings (1:13) -- "Fire, Passion and Ecstasy" (2:25) -- Phiri's Creative Process (2:58) -- Recording with Paul Simon (2:25) -- Life Changing Experience (1:22) -- "Child of the Soil" (2:49) -- "The Unfinished Story" (6:02) -- Credits: Ray Phiri (0:45)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Restrictions: NLC students and staff only. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.