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NEW DVD: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
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After being forced from their homes by a brutal, decade-long civil war, six Sierra Leonean musicians found an unlikely form of healing to deal with losing everything — they formed a band. The band’s sound — a mixture of home-grown West African beats, roots-reggae and Western-influenced R&B combined with heartfelt lyrics which condemn war and encourage social change — gave hope to their countrymen and has been praised around the world, leading to the band’s first U.S. tour this summer.
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars chronicles the courageous band over three years, from Guinean refugee camps back to their war-ravaged homeland, as they spread a message of peace and tolerance. Serving as a unique tribute to the power of music and the celebration of the human spirit, this award-winning film from directors Zach Niles and Banker White, will be available on DVD for the first time August 14.
Streaming Video – see the Trailer:
http://www.newvideo.com/ess/slra/slra.wmv (Windows Media)
http://www.newvideo.com/ess/slra/slra.mov (Quicktime)
