The Bochabela String Orchestra

Summary During apartheid times in South Africa, orchestral music was for the white elite. But in recent years, black kids in Bloemfontein - the capital city of the province of Free State of South Africa - have taken up the challenge. They are doing great orchestral music. Though in the beginning they were not allowed in competitions alongside white people, their resilience and professionalism in orchestral music has seen them rank highly in the region and beyond.

S1.E38 ∙ The Bochabela String Orchestra

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Chilu Lemba Charles Kiarie Ahmed Ag Kaedi Youssou N'Dour

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 30, 2012

Countries of origin : China South Africa Namibia Kenya Tanzania

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Africa 24 Media CGTN Africa CGTN

Summary During apartheid times in South Africa, orchestral music was for the white elite. But in recent years, black kids in Bloemfontein - the capital city of the province of Free State of South Africa - have taken up the challenge. They are doing great orchestral music. Though in the beginning they were not allowed in competitions alongside white people, their resilience and professionalism in orchestral music has seen them rank highly in the region and beyond.

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 30, 2012

Countries of origin : China South Africa Namibia Kenya Tanzania

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Africa 24 Media CGTN Africa CGTN

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