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Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: RED DISTRIBUTION
EAN: 0801213912896
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Label: Eagle Rock Ent
Manufacturer: Eagle Rock Ent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Eagle Rock Ent
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 05, 2006
Running Time: 53 minutes
Sales Rank: 64957
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Theatrical Release Date: September 05, 2006
Editorial Review:
Description:
In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer of Cream and Blind Faith, decided to set up a recording studio in Lagos, then the capital of Nigeria. Baker was one of the first rock musicians to realize the potential of African music. He also decided that it would be a rewarding musical experience to travel to Nigeria over land across the Sahara desert – a journey that would lead him into a number of adventures. This film by Tony Palmer follows Ginger Baker’s odyssey as he makes his journey and finally arrives in Nigeria to set up his studio, which would run successfully through the seventies as a facility for both local and western musicians (Paul McCartney’s Wings recorded 'Band On The Run' there).
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - "Anyone for tennis?"
A friend of mine bought this DVD on a whim and told me it was great. I looked it up online, saw that the average rating on Amazon was 3 stars, so I didn't know quite what to expect. When I finally saw the film, I was blown away.
The basis of the film is Ginger's seemingly stoned safari across the African continent. Ginger was probably one of the first rock musicians to realize the greatness of African music. Along the way, he plays with an assortment of African musicians. For ... Read More
Rating: - Ginger Bakin
This movie is the coooolest. You put Baker in Africa and it immediately turns into a pyschedelic African adventure. Trek thru the Sahara--- narrated the whole time by Baker's far out poetry--- to arrive in Nigeria where he experiences the traditional and participates the rawest of jam sessions that are nothing short of an African style Bitches Brew--- it's 1971! This is not a professional film production... it is Baker and a video camera, and considering this, I think the film/sound quality is great. ... Read More
Rating:  - Come on, it's only 10 bucks!
Sure, it's not the best quality recording, and its sort of meandering (which is actually part of its charm), but it's worth the 10 bucks just to see Fela doing Je'n Wi Temi.
Rating:  - though not for everybody, this DVD has irresistible charm
Considering that this film documents a 1971 event, it's amazing that it took so long for "Ginger Baker In Africa" to be released to the public. In the early 1970's, Ginger Baker was one of the first westerners to appreciate West Africa as the rhythmic capitol of the world. This film documents Ginger Baker's road trip from Algeria to Nigeria. To the percussionist, this is a holy pilgrimage of rhythm. Baker's tribulations in the desert are well documented. Animation makes up for the lack of film. Baker's ... Read More
Rating: - This is great....
I almost didn't buy this DVD because of the horrible reviews it received. However, I did buy it, and am glad I did. It's very interesting- Ginger narrates the entire thing. There is some really cool footage of them driving across the desert, and some even better footage of him playing with some local groups. Basically, this is an edited home movie of his adventure. If you are looking for a professional "movie", this is not it. However, if you're looking for a cool piece of music history, then by all means buy ... Read More
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