Song of Africa (1952)
59m
Running Time
May 2, 1952Release Date
Plot.
fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band. The South African production and distribution company African Films followed up the success of Zonk! with Song of Africa. This is a fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band β which then goes to the city to compete with other bands, and comes out on top. As in the earlier films, the impact of American jazz and popular music is enormous. Like African Jim and Zonk!, Song of Africa draws on the best talent from the townships. Director Emil Nofal and director of photography Dave Millin ensure high production values, making it an above-average B-movie.
Where to Watch.

Currently Song of Africa is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
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Cast & Crew.

John Brown
Cinematography

David Millen
Art Direction / Cinematography

Charles Berman
Music / Music Director

Jesmond Howey
Set Decoration

Albertina Temba
Actress

Emil Nofal
Director

Frank Secker
Writer

Roscoe C. Behrmann
Production Manager

Joe Goodman
Sound

Elizabeth Berry
Wardrobe Master

Spud Murphy
Music Arranger

Edward Howes
Sound

Hessie Kerry
Actress

Elizabeth van Rooyen
Music Arranger

Arnold Dover
Stage Director
