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Watch Online / And the Beat Goes On (TV Movie 2015)
Desc: And the Beat Goes On: Directed by Tariro Mtetwa. THE BEAT GOES ON is a revealing music documentary that unravels the feelings, inspiration, drive and struggles experienced by both 'old' and 'new' musicians. Debate continues to rage as to who is better between the 'old' and 'new' musicians. The debate rages wild when musicians in discussions share the same DNA. And the documentary digs deep into the psyche and environment of both the veterans and their offspring showing with impressive precision the substance that makes the artistes. The Tari Mtetwa-produced and directed 70-minute-long documentary reveals how difficulties remain a part of the music industry and how persistence is critical to growth in the sector. "Each generation has its own struggles," says veteran afro-jazz musician Bob Nyabinde who is featured in the documentary. Mtetwa's documentary chronicles the journey that has been travelled by both the 'old' and 'new' artistes. It features Mechanic Manyeruke and his son Guspy Warrior, Willom Tight and Gary Tight, Morgan and Tendai Dembo and the late Leonard Dembo's manager Raphael Makwiramiti. Prolific drummer Sam Mataure, the late guitar wizard and vocalist Andy Brown, Amara Brown, the late Safirio Madzikatire, popularly known as Mukadota and Elijah Madzikatire, John 'Chibhodhoro' Muyambo are also featured. The production is an unfiltered look into the lives of the musicians and how they have ascended to become crowd pulling artistes in Zimbabwe.