I'll Sing for You (Je Chanterai Pour Toi)

Jacques Sarasin. 2001. 76 min. Video. (Mali) U.S. Premiere.

In the early 1960s, Mali radio broadcast the melancholy voice of Boubacar Traoré, better known as KarKar, who sang of love and independence. After Malian independence,however, KarKar disappeared from public life. This film, which reveals his fate, is ultimately a portrait of Mali, painted with intertwining discussions of politics and religion,reminiscences of notable Malian musicians Ali Farka Touré, Madieye Niang, and Ballaké Sissoko, and moving musical performances. Co-presented with the African Film Festival.

Discussion
Sunday, November 4 • 1:00 p.m. • Program M21

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