Namibia / Feb 15, 2011
Yes-Ja! The Kwaito Documentary (2011)
Directed by Tom Holzhauser, Eric Sell
55minruntime
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Plot
A musical trip through southern Africa to the tunes of the post-apartheid generation. Kwaito music originated in the 1950's in the dusty streets of South Africa's townships such as Sophiatown, Pimville and subsequently in Soweto. It is inseparable from the Pantsuela culture of the rebellious youth gangs during the Apartheid regime. Since there was no money for musical instruments or for extravagant costumes, they concentrated on their dancing and singing skills and, turning the streets into their stage. Currently almost fifty years later - Kwaito culture is experiencing a renaissance in a manner completely inconceivable in those days.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Yes-Ja! The Kwaito Documentary |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Namibia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Nippes Yard |
| Release date | 15 febbraio 2011 |
| Assistant directors | Tom Holzhauser, Eric Sell |
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