What does “Está Rico '' by Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny have in common with “Made For Now” by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee? They both high-jacked AfroBeats and did not give the genre’s origin props. Bakosó is a film that does the opposite, following DJ Jigüe to his hometown of Santiago de Cuba to find inspiration from the new sounds. He finds Afrobeats has helped create a new genre called Bakosó, which itself is beautiful proof that the exchange between Cuba and Africa did not end with the Transatlantic slave trade. Through stunning visuals and a score created by the founders of the genre, the film shows the technology, culture and landscape that shape this African-Caribbean fusion. Ritmo Latinx Films Showcase.
- Year2019
- Runtime50 minutes
- LanguageSpanish w/ English Subtitles
- CountryCuba, USA
- DirectorEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- ScreenwriterAyme Sosa Pompa
- ProducerFantauzzi Brothers
- FilmmakerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- CastDj Jigüe, Ozkaro Delga2, Maykel El Padrino, El Inka.
- EditorAlian Hernandez
- MusicIsnay Rodriguez “Dj Jigüe”
What does “Está Rico '' by Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny have in common with “Made For Now” by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee? They both high-jacked AfroBeats and did not give the genre’s origin props. Bakosó is a film that does the opposite, following DJ Jigüe to his hometown of Santiago de Cuba to find inspiration from the new sounds. He finds Afrobeats has helped create a new genre called Bakosó, which itself is beautiful proof that the exchange between Cuba and Africa did not end with the Transatlantic slave trade. Through stunning visuals and a score created by the founders of the genre, the film shows the technology, culture and landscape that shape this African-Caribbean fusion. Ritmo Latinx Films Showcase.
- Year2019
- Runtime50 minutes
- LanguageSpanish w/ English Subtitles
- CountryCuba, USA
- DirectorEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- ScreenwriterAyme Sosa Pompa
- ProducerFantauzzi Brothers
- FilmmakerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- CastDj Jigüe, Ozkaro Delga2, Maykel El Padrino, El Inka.
- EditorAlian Hernandez
- MusicIsnay Rodriguez “Dj Jigüe”