Sixty-eight to eighty-five year-old master musicians from Lagos, Nigeria, are brought back from obscurity by Kunle Tejuoso to preserve their musical legacy.
Synopsis
Sixty-eight to eighty-five year-old master musicians from Lagos, Nigeria, are brought back from obscurity by Kunle Tejuoso to preserve their musical legacy.
Synopsis
Kunle Tejuoso, owner of Jazzhole Records, revives the careers of master musicians in Lagos, Nigeria. These artists, aged 68 to 85, have shaped the city’s music scene since 1940. Filmmaker Remi Vaughan-Richards has documented their lives since 2009. He captures their stories, music, and, for some, their final moments. This 90-minute film reflects on their contribution to Nigerian culture and their legacy through performance and personal accounts.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet master musicians of Lagos's vibrant music scene.
- Find out how Kunle Tejuoso revived lost musical legacies.
- Follow the lives of artists from 1940 to today.
Did You Know
- The documentary features musicians aged 68 to 85 years old.
- Kunle Tejuoso has been active in reviving these musicians since 2009.
- The film was released in 2015 and has a duration of 90 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age range of the master musicians featured in Faaji Agba?
The master musicians featured in Faaji Agba are between 68 and 85 years old.
Who is the owner of Jazzhole Records involved in the documentary?
Kunle Tejuoso is the owner of Jazzhole Records involved in the documentary.
When did filmmaker Remi Vaughan-Richards start documenting the Faaji Agba musicians?
Remi Vaughan-Richards began documenting the Faaji Agba musicians in 2009.
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