The Life of Jazz

Nan
0h 19m
1956

Overview

A look at the history of jazz, which has its origins in the music of Africans enslaved to North America 300 years ago.

Country : East Germany
Languages : Deutsch
Released Date: 1956-06-27

Top Billed Cast

Helga Göring

Narrator (voice)

Erich Franz

Narrator (voice)

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