Soca in She Samba

David Rudder in search of his Bahia Gyal

1986 Calypso monarch, Young King and road march champion, David Rudder, travels to Bahia in Brazil in search of the ‘Bahia Gyal’ the subject of his winning road march. The programme examines African roots and traditions shared by Brazilians, Trinidadians and Tobagonians and most New World people.

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Soca in She Samba (1987)

Medium Length (47mins) Documentary

Rating:

All Ages

Producer(s):

Banyan

Director(s):

Christopher Laird


Christopher Laird

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