Electric Burma is a documentary concert film that celebrates the freedom of pro democracy leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi. It was directed by Natalie Johns and released on December 27, 2012, in Ireland. The event itself was held on June 18, 2012, where all proceeds went towards Amnesty International and the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Trust for Health and Education.[1]
Lupe Fiasco performed at the event, where he debuted his single, "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," to an international audience.[2] When asked of the importance of celebrating social activists like Kyi, Fiasco responded, "I think it is important that you have people from all different vanguards, from all different walks of society and different viewpoints to be focused on the struggle for equality and democracy. We need as many champions for the cause and as many events as possible to help keep this in focus."[2]
Credits and personnel[]
- Angelique Kidjo, Alan Ross, Anna Devine, Arden 'Keyz' Altino, Ashley Anderson, Bob Geldof, Bono, Carl Carlton, Claire Connellan, Claire Kelly, Damien Rice, Declan O'Rourke, Donal Lunny, Emma Farrell, Ingrid Berman Marin, Jack Gleeson, Janet Moran, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Joanne Mc Grath, Joey Mc Aleer, Gaby Moreno, Harold O'Neal, Karen O Gorman, Kate Tempest, Khin Thant Han, Leon Higgins, Lisa Morrin, Lupe Fiasco, Max Buskohl, Martin Hayes, Michael Mittermeier, Nazanin Afshin Jam, Pascal Kravetz, Romain Descharmes, Sarah Nemantu, Saoirse Ronan, Sinead Conway, Suzanne Mc Donald, Therese Dunne, Vanessa Redgrave, Vyvienne Long, Wayne Sheehy, Wu'er Kaixi, Yungchen Lhamo, Zackary Alford, Zarganar – performers
- Bill Shipsey – executive producer, promoter
- Gaby Smyth, Harry Crosbie, Jochen Wilms, Julie Yannatta, Staages – co-executive producers
- Natalie Johns – director
- Lluis Danes Roca – art director
- Matthew Shipsey – associate producer
- Jessica Harley – executive talent producer
- Benoit Toulemonde – film producer
- Zoe Cook – event producer
- Bob Clearmountain, Paul "Bono" Hewson, Carl Carlton, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – music producer
- Bob Clearmountain, Brandon Duncan – live recording
- Bob Clearmountain assisted by Brandon Duncan – audio mixing
- Paula Byrne – production manager
Set list[]
Date[]
| Date | Region | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | June 18, 2012 | Dublin | Bord Gáis Energy Theatre |
References[]
- ↑ "Bob Geldof, Lupe Fiasco to Honor Aung San Suu Kyi in Dublin". Rolling Stone. June 8, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "[Interview] Lupe FIasco on Freedom". Ebony. June 28, 2012.