| | |  | WORLD MUSIC | Home » » Ladysmith Black Mambazo - On Tip Toe | | | | | | | Description: | | The works of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have captivated audiences all over the world. spreading their inimitable SOuth African sounds to a global audience, the band have reached an amzingly diverse array of people. ON TIP TOE is a fascinating documentary on the band and its leader, Joseph Shabalala. Live footage is also included, as well as a testimonial from Paul Simon, who the band helped out on his "Graceland" album. | | | Features: | |
• A joyously moving tribute to the World Music super group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Academy Award® Nominee ON TIP TOE is as uplifting and ultimately inspiring as their culture-bridging performances themselves. Warmly directed by Eric Simonson and spanning three continents, ON TIP TOE follows the captivating story of South African musician Joseph Shabalala and his unique singing group. Best k
| | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Joseph Shabalala, Paul Simon, Patrick Bhutelezi | | Director:
| Eric Simonson | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| New Video Group / Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) | | Run Time:
| 56 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| August 24, 2004 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 fascinatingApr 23, 2005
By Charlie_in_la
"charlie"
I usually put my "two cents worth" on books. However, lately, I have has some opinions on videorecordings.
This is exceptional. I have seen Ladysmith Black Mambazo in performances on video....but I had little knowledge of their history, and the history of their music. This video will allow you to share the history of the group.
I borrowed this from a library, and liked it so much that I bought it. Enjoy it...and, as the Amazon editorial says....view the extras!!!!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A nice documentary, but choppy on the music and danceMar 03, 2008
By L. Nesbitt
I just saw them perform live last night and picked up this DVD to take home and share with my son. I was very disappointed there wasn't more uncut footage of them singing and dancing! The interviews were nice, but almost no song segments were longer than a couple of minutes...very frustrating!!!
 ladysmith black mombazo documentaryMar 30, 2009
By John Dunnings
Okay as far as documentaries go! IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE BACKGROUND TO THE COMING OF AGE TO AFRICAN MUSIC AND ITS STRUGGLES UNDER THE OPPRESSIVE POLITICAL WORLD OF THE DARK CONTINENT BEFORE IT FINALLY GAINED A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT, THEN THIS IS FOR YOU! Myself, I'd have liked more music, perhaps an option: music or narrative. Paul Simon opened the can that brought this beautiful music to the world's attention. Learn all about it.
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Song of Jacob Zulu?May 26, 2007
By Kristopher Haines
On the whole "On tip toe" is a worthwhile watch, especially at a lean 58 minutes.... My favorite parts are the interviews with Paul Simon, he returns the high praise given him on "Classic Albums: Graceland." Still, I'm perplexed, why is it that "Song of Jacob Zulu" is given so little mention. Ordinarily it would seem like a logical omission. It was on Broadway, but it was far from a hit... But the omission becaomes glaring when you consider that the director of this film also directed that play. It would have been a rare instance of the director turning the camera on himself with a valid purpose. Instead, the play isn't even mentioned verbally, the book cover of the script is shown in a very brief montage along with a lifesavers commercial and an appearence with Big Bird... Hit or not, it deserves a more prominent place because Broadway is a milestone.... I'm learning through research about another show, Paul Simon's "Capeman" (also briefly directed by Simonson, number 2 of an eventual 4) that footage of shows exist regardless of its reception, there ought to have been some of "Song of Jacob Zulu" to sustain a segment....
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