Creative Development with IFC

Wally Badarou on his Fusion Legacy and Copyright Advocacy


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In this episode of Creative Development with IFC, Makhtar Diop revisits the heyday of the late 70's fusion and electro-pop era with trailblazing keyboardist and synth pioneer Wally Badarou. Wally shares his unique journey from a family of Beninese doctors to his prolific work as a session musician and composer with English groups like Level 42, Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, and many others. Reflecting on his upbringing in both Africa and France, Wally discusses his deep-rooted passion for music and technology, along with his ongoing advocacy for the rights of music composers in an era of digital production.

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