Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story (Special Musica Mundo Screening)

  𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 is proud to present a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 of 𝗕𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 at 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 in 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘁 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at 𝟮𝟮.𝟬𝟬! The documentary 𝗕𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, which received its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2024 in New York, explores the legacy of dancehall deejay Ophlin Russell, popularly known as Sister Nancy of ‘Bam Bam’ fame. The song took on a new life in the hip-hop world through numerous samples, notably in Kanye West’s ‘Famous’. With over 180 vocal samples, the track, originally released in 1982, itself samples Toots And The Maytals’ song of the same name and was added to Nancy’s debut album ‘One, Two’. The 2017 Jay-Z song ‘Bam’ featuring Damian Marley features Nancy’s vocals and it has bene certified Gold in the US for selling 500,000 units in streams and sales. Directed by Alison Duke and produced by Duke and Ngardy Conteh George, Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story delves into Nancy’s journey in the music industry as she fought for 34 years to reclaim rights to a song that became bigger than she was as an artist. It is an inspirational documentary that showcases Sister Nancy’s resilience through dynamic tour performances, interviews, archival footage, and reenactments.

𝗕𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 22:00-23:30
Venue: Outdoor screening
Address: Lieve Vrouwekerkhof (aka Lieve Vrouweplein), Amersfoort 
Title: 𝗕𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Director: Alison Duke
Country: Jamaica  and Canada 
Year: 2024
Length: 98′
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Extra: This screening is part of the Musica Mundo Festival (June 25-28), check out the full program at musica-mundo.com
More info: musica-mundo.com/…/bam-bam-the-sister-nancy-story/

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
You know that the iconic track ‘Bam Bam’ has left a mark on music since taking the industry by storm in 1982, but what do you know of the incredible artist who laid her passionate vocals down to give it life? Sister Nancy is one of the most legendary Dancehall artists to grace a mic, and yet the understanding of her impact and legacy suffers beyond diehards of the genre. It’s time to rectify that. The song that has become a sample darling and star-making vehicle for many artists now brings into focus the trials, tribulations and rousing success of its original songstress. Helmed with a deft touch by Alison Duke, the story provides an opportunity to give Nancy her flowers by way of industry titans like Janelle Monáe, Young Guru and Pete Rock. As efforts to right wrongs (both personal and professional) take center stage, the narrative weaves an indelible look at an artist staunch in their authenticity and fueled by the same resilient vigor that allowed her to become the first woman to break out internationally through Dancehall years ago (Source: Casey Baron, Tribeca Film Festival, 2024).

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼
Musica Mundo is an annual world music festival in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, celebrating cultural diversity through music and artistic exchange. The festival brings together artists from around the world, showcasing a vibrant mix of musical traditions, from African and Caribbean rhythms to Latin American, Asian, and European sounds. With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse program of concerts, workshops, and community activities, Musica Mundo promotes intercultural dialogue and highlights the power of music to connect people across cultures and borders. For more information, visit www.musica-mundo.com.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Caribbean Creativity is an Amsterdam-based non-profit organization that is, since 2008, committed to the programming and promotion of Caribbean and Caribbean-themed cinema in the Netherlands and beyond. Over the years, Caribbean Creativity has hosted over 300 screenings in Dutch cinemas and at film festivals, including numerous premieres. In 2020, they launched YardVibes, a streaming platform featuring content from independent Caribbean and African filmmakers. YardVibes currently offers over 100 titles, including feature films, web series, documentaries, and short films, with new content added monthly. For more information, visit www.caribbeancreativity.nl.