| Technical Details:Interactive Menu Dolby Digital 5.1 non-compressed StereoRegion Code: 0 Picture Format: 4:3Specials: Interviews, Short Film, Video Clip Running Time: ca .86 min |
Order No: 60043 Oliver MtukudziSHANDA Utne Reader: “One of the Giants of African Pop" Currently successfully touring the UK and hitting the charts there, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is the best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe, Africa. His exuberant, life-affirming music flows through this fascinating documentary portrait of a man, his times and his music. Tuku’s music talks to his audiences everywhere, in Africa and beyond and through this film his personal choice of some of this favourite songs takes us on a brilliant musical journey spanning four decades.The film began with the idea of a live album, with a little bit of documentary, and grew into a feature-length exploration of Tuku’s extraordinary story of hard work and immense talent.Filmmakers John and Louise Riber capture the story and spirit of this incredible musician, live in Township clubs and beer halls across Zimbabwe.Apart from the film, the DVD in hand includes the music video “Ndakuvara”, taken from Tuku’s latest album and recent Kora All Africa music Awards winner for best arrangement.As special features “Shanda” presents interviews with Tuku’s wife and with the filmmakers as well as a short film on the “Shanda” premier night in Zimbabwe and Tuku’s 50th birthday party. A must for Tuku enthusiasts and African music lovers! |