Acoustic Uprising

Dec 11, 2017

1h 10m

★ 10.0

Overview

A film exploring the innovative world of Acoustic FingerStyle guitar featuring interviews with many leading players including Andy McKee, Kaki King, Newton Faulkner and Tommy Emmanuel. Acoustic Uprising looks at the rich history of FingerStyle and the fusion of musical ideas the style has become known for.

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Music

Documentary

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Alex Anderson

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Andy Mckee

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Jon Gomm

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Drew Alkema

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Mike Dawes

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Trace Bundy

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