EXPLORING THE CULTURE OF MUSIC AROUND THE PLANET
Earth Beat is an exciting new documentary series that explores music and musicians around the world. A musical travelogue that is both entertaining and informative, in each episode host Todd Snelgrove unveils yet another of the countless musical cultures our planet has to offer.
India, Jamaica, Japan, New Orleans, Spain, Vienna, Newfoundland…every geographical point on the map has it’s own musical traditions and each episode of Earth Beat delves into one of these cultures, exploring everything from ancient sounds and instruments right up to what is happening musically today. Earth Beat is fun, it's fast-paced, and it speaks to the musical soul in each one of us.
India, Jamaica, Japan, New Orleans, Spain, Vienna, Newfoundland…every geographical point on the map has it’s own musical traditions and each episode of Earth Beat delves into one of these cultures, exploring everything from ancient sounds and instruments right up to what is happening musically today. Earth Beat is fun, it's fast-paced, and it speaks to the musical soul in each one of us.
Episode 1 - Zambia
In the pilot episode we travel to the African nation of Zambia and meet with local singer and national celebrity James ‘Chamanyazi’ Ngoma. Chamanyazi guides our host on a musical pilgrimage through his homeland where we meet traditional drum and dance troupes, guitarists playing their own electric-based dance/jazz style called kalendula, rappers, Zamrockers, and even the first president of Zambia, a musician who unified the country over fifty years ago by playing guitar and singing at political rallies.
Coming Soon:
Earth Beat - Newfoundland & Labrador
We recently completed shooting on location in Newfoundland & Labrador for the next episode of Earth Beat. Covering more than 7,500 kilometres overland across Labrador and twice across the island of Newfoundland we met with countless musicians and music lovers in every corner of the province and recorded their music and their stories.
Along the way we saw some astounding scenery and wildlife, visited historic sites both well-known and idiosyncratic, and we met some truly amazing people. Our thanks goes out to these individuals, and to everyone else who made the trip comfortable, successful, and so much fun.
Newfoundlanders are justifiably proud people, and while they harbour a music scene that is deeply talented, much of it is largely insulated from the rest of the world. Here's a preview of our next episode, Earth Beat - Newfoundland & Labrador.
Along the way we saw some astounding scenery and wildlife, visited historic sites both well-known and idiosyncratic, and we met some truly amazing people. Our thanks goes out to these individuals, and to everyone else who made the trip comfortable, successful, and so much fun.
Newfoundlanders are justifiably proud people, and while they harbour a music scene that is deeply talented, much of it is largely insulated from the rest of the world. Here's a preview of our next episode, Earth Beat - Newfoundland & Labrador.