Mention the name Louis Armstrong, and certain sounds and images of the 20th-century jazz genius flood in. Screaming trumpet high notes. That gravelly "Hello, Dolly!" croon. Bright eyes and a toothy ...
Award-winning Broadway director and choreographer Jeffrey Page is taking his talents to Africa! Page has described the short film Blues People as a documentary showcasing Malian artists’ vibrant ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The 106-minute film, directed by Sacha Jenkins, presents more than just ...
A new documentary about jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes never-before-heard recordings of the late musician speaking about the racism he endured during his career. On one of the recordings, ...
Apple has posted the trailer for “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues’ documentary, which will premiere in select theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on Oct. 28. Here’s how the documentary is described: ...
Ryan Coogler's box-office hit "Sinners" is steeped in the blues, its folklore and legends. People can't get enough of the movie or its songs, but if you want a deeper dive into the bluesmen who shaped ...
If they’re good, music documentaries can serve as a time machine — an immersive experience that transports the viewer back to the magic of another era, where the soundtrack envelops you, and an artist ...
The scope of winning entries reflects a snapshot of the remarkable work that has been coming out from the continent in the last decade, particularly within the documentary format. This year, African ...