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Title
Diamonds in the rough
Type
Moving Image
Monograph
Subject
Hip-hop--Uganda (LCSH)
Hip-hop--United States (LCSH)
Rap (Music)--Uganda--History and criticism (LCSH)
Rap (Music)--History and criticism (LCSH)
Geographic Coverage
Moving Image Technique(s)
live action
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Note
subtitles: : English
language: Some subtitles in English.
Summary
"From the ashes of four decades of war, AIDS and corruption in Uganda, the Bataka Squad artists, Babaluku and Saba Saba, rise to forge a revolutionary path using music. They are on a mission to empower the forgotten youth of Africa from within, while spreading their message of hope around the globe. Narrated by Spearhead singer Michael Franti, follow the Bataka movement to amplify the spirit of the next generation in this musical journey. Diamonds in the Rough offers a raw glimpse of urban Africa through the eyes of four emerging hip hop artists in the Ugandan capitol of Kampala. They teach us how to struggle with a smile, how to make the best of life against insufferable odds, how to create our own opportunities and flourish through positivity, presenting a refreshing contrast to the commercialized bling bling gangster rap here in America. These artists are the voice of the new generation, the heroes of their community and a group of active, enthusiastic and energetic young people more concerned with global change then how much change they have in their pockets"--Publisher's Web site
Duration
PT53M
Authorized Access Point
Diamonds in the rough