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Tina Turner & Soul Legends Rock Ghana's Independence
5 Mar
Summary
- A restored documentary captures a 1971 independence concert in Accra, Ghana.
- Iconic US artists like Tina Turner and Wilson Pickett performed.
- The film highlights music, community, and Ghana's history.
A vibrant 1971 independence day concert in Accra, Ghana, is showcased in the restored documentary 'Soul to Soul.' This film from Denis Sanders captures an epic gathering of American and Ghanaian musicians.
Performers included US stars like Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett, and Santana, celebrating Ghana's status as the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence. The documentary reflects the era's Black consciousness movement and the spiritual return to African roots.
Beyond the electrifying stage performances, the film interweaves scenes of Accra's street life, including a funeral, and touches upon Ghana's history with the slave trade via a visit to a slave castle.
