Batuque, the Soul of a People (2006)

Batuque, the Soul of a People

2006

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Overview

In 1462, the first African slaves were settled on the island of Cape Verde brought by the Portuguese colons. It is supposed that they were the first inhabitants of the archipelagos. They carried with them the rhythms and the seeds of what became the BATUQUE: a music form, performed mostly by women, both singers and dancers. The singers, repeat very strong lyrics, sitting in a circle and beating the rhythms with their hands on a piece of cloth between their legs. While one woman performs a very sensual dance with her hips in the middle of the circle. During the colonial era, it has been strongly forbidden but it remained alive in clandestinity. The group Raiz de Tambarina, one of the oldest groups of Batuque on Santiago island, is composed of ordinary people, saleswomen, fish merchants, drivers... Through their every day life and performances we discover Cape Verde today and their passion for the Batuque.

Status: Released

Language: XX

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Production Information

Production Companies

LX Filmes Laterit Productions R.F.O.

Production Countries

Cape Verde France Portugal

Spoken Languages

No Language

Quick Facts

Original Title	Batuque, a alma de um povo
Release Date	May 15, 2006
Status	Released
Language	XX
IMDb ID	tt1247641

Cast

Key Crew

Marie Clémence Andriamonta-Paes

Producer

Júlio Silvão Tavares

Director

Júlio Silvão Tavares

Writer

Luis Correia

Producer

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