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At Melkweg

Documentary

The Black Fire Documentary

October 14 at 7pm

At Melkweg

Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam

"Tony Williams in Africa" is not on any streaming service
Live online Q&A with James "Plunky" Branch after the films
Yale Film Archive restored the 1973 Tony Williams short

Three rare Afro-jazz documentaries and a live Q&A with saxophonist James "Plunky" Branch unpack the untold story of Black Fire Records and spiritual jazz's African roots. A singular night for crate-diggers and history buffs alike.

What are you into?

  • Afro-jazz history
  • Independent Black music
  • Rare documentaries
  • Cinema screening
  • Melkweg
  • Amsterdam-Noord
  • Amsterdam

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