TALKING TO YOU – CHRISTOF LAUER (SAX)

Talking To You – Christof Lauer (Sax) by Lucie Hermann About the renowned German jazz musician Christof Lauer and the love for that magical instrument, the saxophone Lucie Hermann | Germany | 2023 | 92′ | OV Christof Lauer is one of the great jazz...

RUMBA RULES, NEW GENEALOGIES

Rumba Rules, New Genealogies by David N. Bernatchez, Kirpi Katembo-Siku and Sammy Baloji Insights into the current music scene of the metropolis Kinshasa with the Brigade Sarbati Orchestra David N. Bernatchez, Kiripi Katembo-Siku, Sammy Baloji |Democratic Republic...

MUSTACHE FUNK

Mustache Funk by Oleksandr Kovsh A look back at one of the most gloriousperiods of Ukrainian pop music Oleksandr Kovsh | Ukraine | 2020 | 75′ | OmeU In the late 1960s, the Soviet Politburo ordered the creation of musical groups similar to those of the West in an...

MÔA, MOTHER AFRICA ROOTS

Môa, Mother Africa Roots by Gustavo McNair The life story of Mestre Môa do Katendê, a capoeirista and founder of Afoxé Badauê Gustavo McNair | Brazil | 2022 | 100′ | OmeU Mestre Môa do Katendê is an important representative of the African-Brazilian artistic...

MAX ROACH: THE DRUM ALSO WALTZES

Max Roach -The Drum Also Waltzes by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro A celebratory exhibition about the life, music and activism of a groundbreaking artist Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro | USA | 2023 | 82′ | OmeU Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is a fascinating portrait...

LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING

Little Richard: I Am Everything by Lisa Cortés LISA CORTÉS:»Without Little Richard, would Lizzo exist? Would Lil Nas X? Would the Rolling Stones?« Lisa Cortés | USA | 2023 | 101′ | OmeU Director Lisa Cortés’ documentary, screened at the Sundance opening,...