Tony Palmer's Film of GINGER BAKER IN AFRICA

In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the brilliant drummer with CREAM, wanted to set up a recording studio in Lagos, then the capital of Nigeria. He was among the first great musicians to realise the potential of African music.

He decided also that it might be an invaluable musical experience if he travelled to Nigeria overland. Unfortunately, this involved crossing the Sahara Desert. Mad?

Well, crazy - but that was what was so endearing both about the man and the musician.

He bought a Range Rover - one of the first ever models - and it fell to me (because of my relationship with CREAM) to film this odyssey. And the music of Nigeria, when we finally got there, was a revelation. This was before the time of the oil boom and a succession of corrupt governments; the music pulsated with reckless freedom, from the African talking-drummers of Oshogbo, to a visit to the eastern city of Calabar where Ginger's friend (the then unknown) Fela Ransome-Kuti performed for us with devastating power.

I remember filming Kuti in a stadium filled with several hundred jiving Africans. I'm glad he did, and the film pays tribute to his indomitable spirit and to his extraordinary musicianship.

Running time: 53 mins approx. Region 4 : Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. Please ensure that your player is capable of playing the appropriate region and / or TV signal before purchasing. Format: PAL

Condition Good: Complete in box. The case is in good condition with a few scuff marks and scratches. The disc is in perfect condition with no marks or scratches on the surface. Tested working.

Goldmine CD / DVD Grading

• Disc Grade: Near Mint (NM or M-)
• Case Grade: Very Good (VG)
• Inlay Grade: Near Mint (NM or M-)

© 1971, 2016 Rajon Vision RV0707 Eagle Rock Entertainment 9325425038362 New Zealand Film Classification: [G] General Audiences Note: Suitable for general audiences.