WOMEX 11 Guide

© Charles PetersonThe Godmother of Rock & RollSister Rosetta TharpeAntelope South© STM ProductionsWhen the Drum is BeatingSTM ProductionsFriday 12:00 – 13:00CinemaGenre Documentary | Production Company Antelope South (UK)Producer Mick Csaky | TV Director Mick Csaky | Camera Michael MilesAuthor Mick Csaky | Source Video/Audio HD/Stereo | Recorded 2011Duration 59’ 30”During the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, Sister Rosetta Tharpeplayed a highly significant role in the creation ofrock’n’roll, inspiring musicians like Elvis Presley,Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Little Richard andChuck Berry. She may not be a household namebut this flamboyant African-American gospelsinging superstar, with her spectactular virtuosityon the newly electrified guitar, was one of the mostinfluential popular musicians of the 20 th century.Saturday 11:55 – 13:15CinemaGenre Documentary | Production Company STM Productions (USA)Producers Jane Regan, Daniel Morel | Executive Producer Marco WilliamsAssociated Producer Jennifer Latham | TV Director Whitney DowEditors Nancy Kennedy, Nancy Rosenzvit | Source Video/Audio HD/StereoRecorded Haïti, 2011 | Duration 88’The 20-member band Septentrional has been makingmusic for 62 years as Haïti’s most celebrated big band.This inspirational documentary charts the history ofHaïti from its triumphant independence from Frenchcolonialism to 2010’s devastating earthquake – allset to the vibrant music of Haïtian-Caribbean jazzfusion band Septentrional and punctuated with itsmembers’ personal memories. Featuring a wealth oflive rehearsal and performance footage, When theDrum Is Beating is a poignant and high-energy storyof resilience.Screenings A – Z f i l m s171