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Music documentary

A Story of Sahel Sounds (2016): Cast

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A Story of Sahel Sounds is a 2016 music documentary directed by Tobias Adam and Florian Kläger, starring Christopher Kirkley, Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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A Story of Sahel Sounds (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Story of Sahel Sounds About?

The premise of A Story of Sahel Sounds without spoilers.

The documentary follows Christopher Kirkley, owner of the independent Sahel Sounds label, as he journeys through the Sahel region of Africa. Kirkley searches for musicians possessing distinctive sounds, recording their music for vinyl releases, often with raw and authentic audio quality. The film chronicles the entire process, from establishing fair agreements with musicians to producing the vinyl records and organizing European tours. Viewers follow Kirkley on a trip alongside musicians Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar, whom he discovered in Niger.

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Cast & crew

A Story of Sahel Sounds Cast

Christopher Kirkley leads the cast, with Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar. Directed by Tobias Adam and Florian Kläger.

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FAQ

A Story of Sahel Sounds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Story of Sahel Sounds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Story of Sahel Sounds?

A Story of Sahel Sounds runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was A Story of Sahel Sounds released?

A Story of Sahel Sounds was released on October 27, 2016.

Who directed A Story of Sahel Sounds?

A Story of Sahel Sounds was directed by Tobias Adam and Florian Kläger.

Who is in the cast of A Story of Sahel Sounds?

A Story of Sahel Sounds stars Christopher Kirkley, Mamman Sani and Mdou Moctar.

Does A Story of Sahel Sounds have a post-credit scene?

No. A Story of Sahel Sounds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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