Back to da Riddim (world premiere) + HIP HOP MINUTE
Back to da Riddim | Bouba Dola | Worldpremiere | Documentary | 2025 |the Netherlands | English / Dutch subtitles|25 min.
Hiphop Minute | Pascal Garnier | Documentary |2024 | Belgium / USA | English | 90 min.
Double bill with two music inspired stories:
Back to da Riddim: In addition to his own personal struggle with a muscle disease, Joost Nauta also has to deal with the loss of his best friend Tito and his father. They all share a deep love for reggae. Jamaica as the birthplace of reggae music represents a symbolic and spiritual place where Joost can celebrate his loved ones and spiritually connect himself to their legacy. How can his spiritual journey to Jamaica inspire others who are dealing with loss and are looking for spiritual connection through music?
Hiphop Minute: Inspired by Bram van Splunteren’s cult classic Big Fun in the Big Town, this documentary celebrates the rich history and global influence of hip-hop. Featuring voices such as Cey Adams, Bill Adler, and Rhea Combs, A Hip Hop Minute explores the genre’s rise from the Bronx to the world stage, its impact on music, fashion, art, and activism. A rhythmic homage to the movement that changed culture forever.
Double bill with two music inspired stories:
Back to da Riddim: In addition to his own personal struggle with a muscle disease, Joost Nauta also has to deal with the loss of his best friend Tito and his father. They all share a deep love for reggae. Jamaica as the birthplace of reggae music represents a symbolic and spiritual place where Joost can celebrate his loved ones and spiritually connect himself to their legacy. How can his spiritual journey to Jamaica inspire others who are dealing with loss and are looking for spiritual connection through music?
Hiphop Minute: Inspired by Bram van Splunteren’s cult classic Big Fun in the Big Town, this documentary celebrates the rich history and global influence of hip-hop. Featuring voices such as Cey Adams, Bill Adler, and Rhea Combs, A Hip Hop Minute explores the genre’s rise from the Bronx to the world stage, its impact on music, fashion, art, and activism. A rhythmic homage to the movement that changed culture forever.