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University of Ghana Institute of African Studies: Film Screening Jazz Cosmopolitanism in Accra
January 23, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You are cordially invited to the Institute of African Studies film screening Jazz Cosmopolitanism in Accra, Vol 5. In this film, C. Abbey, Ghana’s Puppeteer explores an exceptional 50 year career from Accra’s streets to villages to International TV. In 15 delightful puppet shows Mr. Abbey is joined by musicians Nii Noi Nortey and Nii Otoo Annan and filmmakers Nii Yemo Nunu and Professor Steven Feld to chronicle Ghana’s music since independence in 1957.
Date: Tuesday, 23rd January, 2018
Time: 2pm
Venue: Institute of African Studies, J. H. Nketia Conference Hall
Chairperson: Dr. Mjiba Frehiwot
(Research Fellow, University of Ghana)