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201392 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Music History Performance Arts

Silk

201392 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Seven choreographed dance sequences by Mecca Vazie Andrews are performed by the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company in a visual interpretation of music artists' philosophies.

Music History Performance Arts

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Benjamin Shearn

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Seven choreographed dance sequences by Mecca Vazie Andrews are performed by the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company in a visual interpretation of music artists' philosophies.

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Benjamin Shearndirector

Amanda Brown

Amanda Browncast

Maria Minerva

Maria Minervacast

Daniel Martin-McCormickcast

Damon Palermocast

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LA Vampires, Ital, Magic Touch, and Maria Minerva tour the UK and Europe in June 2012, performing music from the independent record label 100% Silk. The film includes seven choreographed dance sequences by Mecca Vazie Andrews, presented by the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company. These performances visually interpret the artists' philosophies. Combining live concert footage with travelogue elements, the film reflects the global dance music culture and its artistic expressions.

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