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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Booklet, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, Special Edition, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Africa's slave legacy is explored by internationally acclaimed Senegalese Mbalax singer Youssou N'Dour and world renowned jazz pianist Moncef Genoud in Return To Goree. Opening with a student pilgrimage to Gorée, West Africa's most important transit post, where thousands of slaves were processed on to ships bound for the Americas, Youssou N'Dour sets out to explore the journey the slaves made and their influence on the cultures they became part of. What he discovers is a rich legacy whose impact upon 20th Century music is beyond doubt. Pierre-Yves Borgeaud's film accompanies Youssou N'Dour on his journey from Dakar to Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City and finally Luxembourg, tracing in the history of jazz the roots of his ancestors. Gathering together some of the world's most exceptional musicians and singers from gospel, traditional jazz and soul, including the legendary New Orleans jazz drummer Idris Muhammad and ace guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, Youssou N'Dour finally returns to Gorée for a concert that celebrates Africa's enduring musical culture. ...Return to Gorée ( Retour à Gorée ) ( Return to Goree )
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By andy ray (Brighton UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Youssou N'Dour - Return To Goree [2008] [DVD] (DVD)
This is a remarkable 2- disc DVD not only for jazz and world music fans, but also as a wonderful piece of documentary cinema. It has the same type of feel and depth as Wim Wenders', Buena Vista Social Club with Ry Cooder et al. and in similar mood, unsentimentally gives an uplifting account of the journey literally made by Youssou D'Nour and musician friends. It's a history lesson of sorts that has profound messages for us to absorb.
On disc 1, and with 'jazz' arrangements by the talented Tunisian pianist, Moncef Genoud, Youssou explores the roots and African rhythms that 'left' Goree in the slave-trade era and traces their developments across the Carribean; Atlanta; New Orleans, and New York, examining the connections with Mardis Gras; Gospel; and with the legendary jazz drummer Idris Mohammed, their so-called cross-fertilisation into jazz and funk music. This also includes a meeting with the legendary poet Amiri Baraka in NYC. With various superb American jazz musicians on board, (including Idris who's so wonderful) they make a return journey from the USA to Goree and integrate with the African musicians: drummers, singers etc, and the 'circle' is complete so to speak. Disc 2 has good extras including worthwhile interviews with the musicians and an excellent concert of their music. Enjoy!
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