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Berimbau

Title
Berimbau [Motion picture] / written and directed by Toby Talbot.
Publication
Released by New Yorker Films, 1974.

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Additional Authors
  • Naná
  • Talbot, Toby.
  • New Yorker Films.
Description
1 film reel (12 min.) sd., col.; 16 mm.
Summary
Documents the berimbau, one of the earliest, simplest musical instruments originally from African, as it was taken to Brazil and incorporated into use by musicians of the northern Bahia province. Examines its construction, history, including its use with the Capoeira dance, and its playing technique. The Brazilian musician Nana performs on the berimbau and demonstrates the instruments' versatility.
Subject
  • Capoeira (Dance)
  • Documentary films
  • Folk music > Brazil
  • Music > Brazil
  • Musical instruments, Primitive
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Music.
Credits (note)
  • Narrator, Emile deAntonio; performer, Nana.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-245
OCLC
NYPG98-F74
Title
Berimbau [Motion picture] / written and directed by Toby Talbot.
Imprint
Released by New Yorker Films, 1974.
Credits
Narrator, Emile deAntonio; performer, Nana.
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Naná, performer.
Talbot, Toby. Director
New Yorker Films.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-245 Service copy
Sc Visual MPB-191 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-245
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