The Nature of Music, Part 3 - Legends and Labels (1988)
Directed by Jeremy Marre
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Synopsis by Steve Blackburn
Legends and Labels is the final installment of a three-part documentary called The Nature of Music. Produced, written, and directed by award-winning musical filmmaker Jeremy Marre, this globe-trotting program unveils the great diversity of music that humanity has created. This episode examines the transformative social function of music in human society. Highlights include music and performances of classical, flamenco, samba, and punk rock music. Marre's film analyzes the importance of music to various cultures around the world, and the variations in what is considered music. The other parts of the documentary are titled The Nature of Music, Pt. 1 -- Sources and Sorcery and The Nature of Music, Pt. 2 -- Songs and Symbols.
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culture [social culture], music, tradition