“She’s always had such a regal reverence and a curiosity about dance from all over the world,” he said.
Her hip-hop and R&B pedigree is evident in neck swivels and shoulder shimmies that connect TikTok dances to their 20th-century lineage.
Some of the songs were sped up to match her moves, Sanders said.
He also wrote songs for the movie, including a beat-driven work anthem for Harpo, Mister’s son (Corey Hawkins).
During Bazawule’s presentation — via video during the height of covid — “I literally texted Oprah,” Sanders recalled.
Persons:
Bazawule’s, Fatima Robinson, Michael Jackson, Mary J, Blige, ” Bazawule, Aaliyah, “ She’s, ”, Sanders, Bazawule, “ It’s, Ricky Dillard, Keb, ’, Christian McBride, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray, Harpo, Mister’s, Corey Hawkins, “, ” Sanders, ‘
Locations:
Accra