South Africa: Freedom Day Concert (2002)
Directed by Tony Gregory
Genres - Music |
Sub-Genres - Concerts, Politics & Government, Social History |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Mark Deming
2001 marked the seventh anniversary of free elections for all citizens of South Africa, marking the end of the apartheid regime, and a special concert was held in London to celebrate, with former South African President Nelson Mandela and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on hand to play host. South Africa Freedom Day: Concert on the Square features some of the biggest names in international music uniting in a message of peace, freedom, and justice, including R.E.M., the Corrs, Mel B., Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dave Stewart, Billy Ocean, Baaba Maal, Hugh Masekela, and many more.
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anniversary, celebration, concert, freedom, South-Africa