Dambé: The Mali Project
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Documentary, Foreign, Music
93 min
An extraordinary musical journey into Mali, the heart of Africa. This film is a musical journey to the heart of Africa with acclaimed Irish musicians Liam O’Maonlaí (The Hothouse Flowers) and Paddy Keenan (The Bothy Band) as they travel almost 5 000 km through Mali, West Africa. Along their journey, they meet and collaborate with musicians ranging from Grammy award-winners to nomadic herders, culminating in a unique performance in the world’s most remote music festival – ‘Festival au Desert.’
Cast
Liam Ó Maonlaí, Paddy Keenan, Afel Bocoum & Alkibar, Toumani Diabaté, Tinariwen, Tartit & Ali Farka Touré
Directed by
Dearbhla Glynn
Music
Liam O’Maonlaí, Paddy Keenan, Afel Bocoum & Alkibar, Toumani Diabaté, Tinariwen, Ali Farka Touré