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November 23, 2018 By Johan Nayar 0 Uncategorized

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The Banjo Boys had an absolute blast last week in The Banjo Boys had an absolute blast last week in Turin bringing Malawian vibes to this beautiful northern Italian city.Big shout out to @seeyousoundfestival for having us there, it was truly an honour. More to follow...@enniobruno60 was the man with the plan and @juanita_apraez kindly invited us. Cinema Massimo became my spiritual home for the week, whilst the Italian Alps became my cathedral.Many thanks to @tentandcamel @paolocampana @edorrossi and everyone else in the Seeyousound team.
One week till we take the Banjo Boys to Turin. We One week till we take the Banjo Boys to Turin. We are delighted to have been accepted into a long-standing, but very niche festival specialising in music docs, Seeyousound.The still image was a great moment when we were filming Madalitso Band perfoming in Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. The two sound guys simply couldn't resist the music any longer, and took to the stage to impress us with their dance moves. Of all the places I've seen people getting down to Madalitso's grooves, Malawi and Tanzania have certainly been the best.Big shout out to Juanita Apraez Murillo and all the team at @seeyousoundfestival for bringing us over for our Italian premiere.
Great to return to Oxford (online) for the Oxford Great to return to Oxford (online) for the Oxford International Film Festival 2026. The 2026 world tour of the film continues.
A few more shots from @lafemmeiff here with the fo A few more shots from @lafemmeiff here with the founder of all of this @ladymaggiemagica who did a fantastic job at the event.It was also great to attend another screening with mum, who has been a huge supporter of @the_banjoboys and @madalitsoband in every way.Lovely to catch up with @msloriparker and to meet @atiquechoudhury and his mum, who were on great form that evening.Thanks to all the team @riversidestudioslondon for putting on a fantastic screening once again.
Riverside Studios really has been a lucky charm fo Riverside Studios really has been a lucky charm for this film.I’m delighted to share that we returned to Riverside last weekend and were awarded both the Jury Award and the Audience Award for Best Documentary at @lafemmeiffA huge thank you to @ladymaggiemagica and her brilliant team for the care, support, and celebration of the film. It means a great deal to have the work received so warmly by both audiences and jurors.More big news coming very soon.Thanks to everyone who came to the screening, especially our wonderful host @coconovak_authorThanks to all the team especially @timdelhaes @neilnayar @madalitsoband
One of the things I enjoyed most about making the One of the things I enjoyed most about making the Banjo Boys, was travelling far and wide to follow @madalitsoband on their adventures.African skies are built different, and during the rainy season the vastness of the cloud formations can be seen.This is the moment we approached Dar Es Salaam after sailing back from Stonetown in Zanzibar back in 2023.
After our world premiere at London Breeze Film Fes After our world premiere at London Breeze Film Festival, we’re bringing The Banjo Boys back to the same cinema for a special screening as part of La Femme International Film Festival.It feels right to return to the place where the journey began, this time with a new audience and a new chapter for the film.📍 Riverside Studios, London 🗓 24 January ⏰ 8pm🎟 Tickets in bio / link
The trip to New York City and Philadelphia became The trip to New York City and Philadelphia became more than just the North American premiere of The Banjo Boys (about @madalitsoband )It turned into a real chance to reconnect with family and friends (@_pennydavis @deanmihos @seblecreates) Having so many close faces with us for the screening meant a lot.Huge thanks to Sabrina and Aristides Mihos, who went above and beyond with their support and generosity throughout the trip. That level of care around the film really made a difference.ADIFF was the first time sharing a stage with my brother (@neilnayar) in a long while, not really since playing together in The Dharma Bums back in the Oxford days. That was a special moment. 🎶Great to catch up with @warren.malone after all these years. A familiar face from the Oxford music scene.Next up, we bring the film back home. London screening coming up next week. Looking forward to sharing it with a familiar crowd and continuing the journey (link in bio / FEMME20 is the discount code)Photography by @samiiiiines
Just north of Benalmádena lies the quaint village Just north of Benalmádena lies the quaint village of Mijas Pueblo. It's a lovely spot for a morning walk.
First time posting a photo from my protégé, V. Na First time posting a photo from my protégé, V. Nayar (age 9). So glad that she has taken a keen interest in both the camera, and the 'Lightroom' experience too.It is a strange type of self-portrait where your eldest is wielding the camera.A beautiful winter sunset walk over by Hengistbury Head.
The weather in Malaga was crazier than expected, b The weather in Malaga was crazier than expected, but it meant planning around the rains. I have never spent so much time looking at the daily forecast in the region to plan the days.In this photo the rains are coming down in our base, Benalmadena, to the west of Malaga, but just around the coast the sun is shining.
I took my first trip to Old Harry Rocks. It's a de I took my first trip to Old Harry Rocks. It's a delight living in a county with so much natural beauty.
“A joyful, moving film that connects audiences thr “A joyful, moving film that connects audiences through music, humanity, and spirit.” — London Breeze Film Festival (Audience Award citation)Our next screening of The Banjo Boys is at Riverside Studios, London Friday 24 January · 8pm As part of La Femme Film FestivalThis will be the first chance to see the film in 2026 — and currently the only confirmed UK screening this year.It would be lovely to see you in London.Link: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/seats/45001/
We had a lot of fun out in NYC. The first time bot We had a lot of fun out in NYC. The first time both Johan and Neil were on stage together at a Q&A.Looking forward to being back at Riverside Studios in January, and then Italy in March. Onwards and upwards.The track on this reel is Vina Vina Malawi, by the Banjo Boys.Thanks to @ny_adiff and Diarah for having us.Thanks to @samiiiiines for creating the reel.
The light was spectacular this evening on the beac The light was spectacular this evening on the beach front. Surfers were enjoying the waves. #sunset #surfers #tiltshift #waves #beachlife
Tried to smuggle one apple into America. Got treat Tried to smuggle one apple into America. Got treated like Pablo Escobar.Welcome to the USA, Madalitso Band 😂International Premiere of The Banjo Boys – NYC, Dec 4th. Come see the guys who survived US customs! Link in bio.#TheBanjoBoys #ADIFF2025 #MalawiToNYC #AppleGate #nyc # nycafrica #musicdocumentary
From the streets of Malawi to New York City, Madal From the streets of Malawi to New York City, Madalitso Band, have just been a rocked the Glasshouse.For one night only, the award-winning documentary The Banjo Boys screens at ADIFF in NYC, on Dec 4th.Hear the music. Feel the story. Visit BANJOBOYS.COM to find out more.#ADIFF2025 #NYCAfricanFilm #ColumbiaUniversityFilm #NYCMusicDoc #AfricanDiasporaNYC #MalawiToNYC #NYCPremiere #UpperWestSideCulture #NYCDocumentary #AfricanMusicNYC
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry MillerStone Town, Zanzibar 2023 – final shoot for *The Banjo Boys*. Night walk with Neil, Yosefe (banjo on shoulder), Yobu and a local friend who just jumped in for the vibes. Shot on BMPCC 4K – that dual native ISO at 3200 makes night scenes look cinematic, not noisy.Back in the same streets where the band first travelled with Neil in 2017. We stopped for an impromptu jam outside Freddie Mercury’s childhood home and visited the old slave market site – a heavy reminder of the East African slave trade under Omani rule, finally shut down by the British in 1873.This Friday (tomorrow night) we’re screening the film (4th UK showing) at Solent University as part of Southampton Film Week + City Eye.All screening dates in bio 👆#TheBanjoBoys #Zanzibar #Documentary #BMPCC4K #SouthamptonFilmWeek
We won!It's been an epic journey with @madalitso We won!It's been an epic journey with @madalitsoband and our core team @timdelhaes and @neilnayarThe week started amazingly with a great friends and family turnout to the World Premiere @londonbreezefilmfestival hosted by Simon London. The next day we screened at the @bufilmfest hosted by @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe . On the Saturday we had our third screening of the week in an encore screening at London Breeze.Last night capped off a phenomenal week, with our first win for The Banjo Boys - a documentary feature on Madalitso BandThanks to everyone who attended. @robbuckhaven @barnabyejohn @anitflicks @thatdave @miloandlisa @act_tingting @steffidelao @callmesfm @successonthesouthcoast @charleswerb
Had a great time last month at the opening gala fo Had a great time last month at the opening gala for the London Breeze Film Festival, in a stunning location too. Riverside Studios, right next to the Thames will be the home of the World Premiere of The Banjo Boys on 22nd Oct (link in bio).Here I am giving a little overview of the film hosted by the lovely Madeleine Casey and Samuel Cullis, and speaking alongside my friend and collaborator @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe who has been with us for the best part of the journey as Executive Producer.Still missing some key team members: Tim Delhaes Neil Nayar Simon Ward, @bucketofsound @moviehouseent
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