West Afri-(LA)

Drummers/Chapter 1

Part 1 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde Olatunji and Katherine Dunham on several generations of West African cultural enthusiasts. Features interviews with Nzingha Camara, Leon Mobley, Lula Washington, Assane Konte, and many more.

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