A Story of Sahel Sounds

A Story of Sahel Sounds

83 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 27, 2016

The film is about a project from Christopher Kirkleys called "Sahel Sounds". He owns an independent label and travels through the Sahel area in Africa, to find musician with an unique sound. The music he uses for his vinyl publication is often in low audio quality but authentic. The plot shows the whole process, from negotiating a fair deal with musician to producing the vinyl. He also organizes European tours, in the movie he is on a trip with Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar, two musician who were found by Kirkleys in Niger.

A Story of Sahel Sounds

83 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 27, 2016

A Story of Sahel Sounds
The film is about a project from Christopher Kirkleys called "Sahel Sounds". He owns an independent label and travels through the Sahel area in Africa, to find musician with an unique sound. The music he uses for his vinyl publication is often in low audio quality but authentic. The plot shows the whole process, from negotiating a fair deal with musician to producing the vinyl. He also organizes European tours, in the movie he is on a trip with Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar, two musician who were found by Kirkleys in Niger.
Producers
Original title A Story of Sahel Sounds
Directors Markus Milcke, Florian Kläger, Tobias Adam
Writers

Cast

Christopher Kirkley

as Himself

Mdou Moctar

as Himself

Mamman Sani

as Himself