Music History

A documentary about a revolutionary band out of…Greenland? Yes.

When the topic of Greenland comes up, I’m going to bet that there’s little said about the domestic rock scene. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t exist.

Sumé sang in the local language. They also recorded the first-ever rock record in Greendlandic. And they spoke up against Denmark, their colonial masters. Take a look at Sumé – The Sound of a Revolution.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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