In the early 1960s, Mali radio broadcast the melancholy voice of Boubacar Traore, 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 including, Ali Farka Toure, Madieye Niang, and Ballake Sissoko, and moving musical performances.
Genre: Art/Foreign, Documentary and Musical/Performing Arts
Duration: 1 hr. 16 min.
Starring: Boubacar Traore, Ali Farka Toure, Madieye Niang, Ballake Sissoko, Blaise Pascal,
Director: Jacques Sarasin
Producer: Jacques Sarasin
Distributor: First Run Features
Release Date: March 26th, 2004 (Washington, DC).
Writer: Jacques Sarasin
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