Written By:
The Attic
Published:
January 6, 2015
Marking the fiftieth anniversary of Terry Riley's pioneering masterpiece 'In C', this interactive film features a live performance of the minimalist classic, by Africa Express - the organization that brings together musicians from multiple cultures, continents, and genres - intercut with iconic minimalist artworks from the Tate Modern collection. A co-commission with The Space.
The video guides you through the ins and outs of Bamako’s Maison Des Jeunes studio and offers an insight into the creative process behind Africa Express's latest album. ‘In C Mali’ is available to purchase here and you can also pre-order the physical album from Transgressive Records.
Performers:
Adama Koita: Kamel N'goni
Alou Coulibaly: Calabash
Andi Toma: Additional Percussion, Kalimba
André de Ridder: Violin, Baritone-guitar, Kalimba
Badou Mbaye: Djembe, Percussion
Brian Eno, Bijou, Olugbenga: Vocals
Cheick Diallo: Flutes
Damon Albarn: Melodica
Defily Sako, Modibo Diawara: Kora
Guindo Sala: Imzad
Kalifa Koné, Mémé Koné: Balafon
Nick Zinner, Jeff Wootton: Guitar