Film Number |
7555 |
Title |
MELI ANTU |
Producer |
WFA |
Date |
1983 |
Gauge |
U-matic LB |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
62 mins 02 secs |
Description |
A performance at WFA of Latin American songs of struggle by Meli Antu, the Chilean cultural group in exile in Britain since 1974 from Pinochet's Chile. "In the music of Meli Antu you will hear the true voice of South America - the voice of the Indian Peasant and the voice of the workers. It is the music born of struggle and hardship. The group was formed in Santiago shortly after the military coup of 1973 that installed the dictatorship of Pinochet. They were eventually forced to flee their homes and now living in England, they have worked consistently for the liberation of the Chilean people through their music and songs." Mike Harding. The group consists of Eduardo Avalos, Eduardo Gonzalez, Francisca Carrosco, Jose Carrosca and Omar Maldonado. Playing traditional instruments, charangos, zamponas, quenas, bombo, chajchas, guitars, accordion and singing songs. Songs are introduced by members of the group who explain the meaning and context of their origins. |
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