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The Jackson 5 in Africa, A never-before-seen documentary chronicling the J-5’s concert tour to Senegal . Equal parts propaganda film, time capsule, and jam session. Just seconds off the plane, the Jacksons are surrounded by Sabar dancers in regal attire. It continues on in that peculiar mysticism as the family tours the National Palace, a primary school, on Gorée Island, and the Medina, where candle lights in tin-roofed huts are likened to “twinkling stars” in the night sky.
The boys were captured at a rare point in their lives—not yet jaded by fame, still young enough to be awestruck by skyscrapers in the capital. Decked in royal beads, they move with a grace and carriage typically reserved for older men.
What was evident from their first sold out performance at Demba Diop stadium, was not only how wide the J-5’s international appeal was, but also how plugged in to contemporary African-American culture the Senegalese—and indeed all Africans—were. From their clothes to their style, hair, and swagger, the Africans could have been jamming in a stadium in Detroit.
By Iquo B. Essien (The Stimulist)
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“Bizarre and Hilarious "Tour video”
ROLLING
STONE MAGAZINE ONLINE
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AUSTIN SKAGGS
"i
could NOT keep this to myself. this MUST be seen. Hey guys. its
me the ultra rare connoisseur of fine treat.(singular)
this is a never seen before rare docu aboutthe
J5 pilgrimage to africa. awesome!!!!!share this."
Don’t
have an hour to kill watching some documentary you could’ve seen in your 7th
grade Social Studies class? No worries; we got you covered. Take a look at some
of the highlights we found from this bizarre and hilarious “tour video.”
There
are some sweet Jackson moments as well. Check
out Part 3 of the series for some classic live footage of the group performing “Hum Along
and Dance.” The
scene at the venue looks insane—people climbing the venue walls, the gangstas
ticket counters all are wearing shades (at night!), leather jackets, and have
hand rolled cigarettes dangling from their mouths, adding a level of
intimidation. To top it all off, J5 had some technical trouble, delaying the
manic crowd for a few hours.
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