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Oliver Mtukudzi — Tapindwa Nei
Album: Tuku Music
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Released: 1999
Length: 6:32
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Ndozviudza aniko,
Nditaurire aniko,
Ndigazvitaure sei ahh ah
Rega ndirambe ndinyere, Zvandityisa,
zveityisa
(Who shall I tell this to, Who shall I tell this to,How will I say it, Let me keep quiet, This is scary)

Ndozviudza aniko, aniko
Nditaurire aniko, aniko
Ndigazvitaure sei ahh ah
Rega ndirambe ndinyere
Zvandityisa,
haiwaiwa varumewe Zvaityisa

Varume tapindwa neiko
Varume tapindwa neiko isu
Kubata mwana chiBharo asati akura
Kubata mwana chiBharo asati akomba
(Men, what has got into us, how can u rape a child before she has matured)

Ndozviudza aniko, aniko
Nditaurire aniko, aniko
Ndigazvitaure sei ahh ah
Rega ndirambe ndinyere
Zvandityisa,
haiwaiwa varumewe Zvaityisa

Ndozviudza aniko, aniko
Nditaurire aniko, aniko
Ndigazvitaure sei ahh ah
Rega ndirambe ndinyere
Zvandityisa,
haiwaiwa varumewe Zvaityisa

Ndozviudza aniko, aniko
Nditaurire aniko, aniko
Ndigazvitaure sei ahh ah
Rega ndirambe ndinyere
Zvandityisa,
haiwaiwa varumewe Zvaityisa

Mhirikovo vakomana, mai
Mhirikovo asati akomba maiwe
Mhirikovo varume we, mai
Mhirikovo asati akomba maiwe
Dai ari wako wainzwa sei
Dai ari wako wainzwa sei
(If she was your child, how would u feel)

Chorus
Kana riri domba
Idomba rudzii vakomana
Kana iri nzara
Inzara rudzii warumewe
Kana riri domba
Idomba rudzii vakomana
(If it is desire, What kind of desire is it)

Kubata mwana chibharo asati akura
Kubata mwana chibharo asati akura

Mhirikovo vakomana, mai
Mhirikovo asati akomba maiwe
Mhirikovo varume we, mai
Mhirikovo asati akomba maiwe
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A certain sadness quality seems to pervade songs like this. Extremely listenable however. 
Posted 6 months ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
 poetdancer wrote:

Sadly, Oliver Mtukudzi died January 23, 2019. He'll be missed.


May he REST IN PEACE!
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 gmsingh123 wrote:

Love Oliver's work but liked Habib Koite even better as another guy who was on the Putumayo label at one time.  Sure would like to hear some of his stuff too.


He IS on the RP playlist!  
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
This man's voice drips honey... so sad that we will hear nothing more from him... rip Tuku.

I could kick myself, he played a small concert a few hours away from me about 5 years ago and I didn't make the effort to get to it... one of my great regrets.
Posted 1 year ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:

Have no idea what they are singing but absolutely love the sound of those voices



you better have the lyrics translated. the upliftedness of the music is quite deceiving.
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 Essbee63 wrote:

WTF? Song promotes rape as long as the victim is not a minor? Lose this one!




What are you talking about?
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
WTF? Song promotes rape as long as the victim is not a minor? Lose this one!
Posted 1 year ago by Essbee63    [ Reply ]
'This is good "world" music'

this is not world music

Posted 1 year ago by spamulik-2    [ Reply ]
 zwaengo wrote:


Yes, it´s a normal 4/4 but the snare on 2+ (instead of a common backbeat on 3) sounds a bit unfamiliar for our "western ears" ;-)



Cool! I think it is A GREAT TUNE!  I love "unfamiliar" (or different)!  That is one of the things that makes RP great!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Love Oliver's work but liked Habib Koite even better as another guy who was on the Putumayo label at one time.  Sure would like to hear some of his stuff too.
Posted 3 years ago by gmsingh123    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:


Sounds like 4/4 to me, about 90 beats per minute.


Yes, it´s a normal 4/4 but the snare on 2+ (instead of a common backbeat on 3) sounds a bit unfamiliar for our "western ears" ;-)
Posted 3 years ago by zwaengo    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
What is the time-measure of this song? 2/8? 1/4? Something else completely?
 

Sounds like 4/4 to me, about 90 beats per minute.
Posted 3 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I first heard his music while on vacation in Jamaica in 2003. brought back a couple of his cd's .  Was sad to hear of his death in early '19.  Glad to hear his music on RP's Main and World playlists.
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
this tune grows on me and with that lyrics it cannot be over played.
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
What is the time-measure of this song? 2/8? 1/4? Something else completely?
Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Have no idea what they are singing but absolutely love the sound of those voices
Posted 4 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Fabulous instrumentation!!.....with lyrics that bring home the crises in many African Nations!!.....Getting your message across via music has been around for ages!!..Thanks,Oliver
Posted 4 years ago by danthebeachman    [ Reply ]
 mach-hog wrote:
Interesting subject matter indeed. Remember that Africa is not like Europe or the New World. If this works to develop conscience or contribute to social engineering then let it play!
 
This comment smacks of paternalistic condescension.  Are you stating that the only reason this song should be played on RP is that it might uplift Africans, or make Europeans and North Americans more tolerant of their brethren in Africa?   

Good music is good music. 

The greatest musical artists frequently delve into social justice issues, irregardless of their origin.  Thank you, Bill, for playing the vast array of good music that you select for your playlists.  I don't love everything you play, but I do appreciate the musical quality of your selections, and  have yet to hit the PSD button in the 6 years or so that I have been listening, almost daily, to your station.   
Posted 5 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Interesting subject matter indeed. Remember that Africa is not like Europe or the New World. If this works to develop conscience or contribute to social engineering then let it play!
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Sadly, Oliver Mtukudzi died January 23, 2019. He'll be missed.
Posted 5 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
Good Music from Africa
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
 hallogallo wrote:


Love this album.  Such a positive and affirming vibe from Oliver Mtukudzi.

 
Not with those lyrics.  Sorry.....
Posted 6 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Thanks, BillG, for turning me on to Tuku music. I have a few of his anthologies now. 
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 haretic wrote:
OK, a very nice sounding African tune, with a kind of lilting lyrical quality.
But then I looked up the lyrics! What a clash, the sound of this song and the subject matter of the lyrics! (Scroll down for some samples). I just cannot reconcile the two. Maybe that incongruity is part of the art, and it all just loses too much in the translation... but no, I can't applaud this. I won't rate it at all.

 
Avery beautiful song acknowledging very disturbing subject matter.  Cognitive dissonance forming.
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
check the lyrics. this song is about child rape
no, it is not OK to rape a child before or after he or she has matured, either

 number7 wrote:
Sometimes I wonder, would I like or hate the words to songs I don't understand.
I like this anyhow.

 


Posted 7 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Sometimes I wonder, would I like or hate the words to songs I don't understand.
I like this anyhow.
Posted 8 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
very nice, makes a grey day feel warm and sunny.....
Posted 8 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]
no, no, no. just no. enough already.
Posted 8 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
Shifting further and further down the scale each time I hear it. Thank you, Bill, for providing us with the PSD button.
Posted 11 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
Good to hear something of this ilk which isn't Amadou and Mariam, check out some good ol Madagascan music for thoroughly cheery and danceable vibes, especially Tarika.
Posted 12 years ago by christy_oneil    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:


I'm going to buy the CD, tape it to a large salami, and beat my sister-in-law over the head with it. She needs some positive and affirming vibes.
 
lol. mainly a good use of a cd, i think?
Posted 12 years ago by GrooVy    [ Reply ]
 hallogallo wrote:


Love this album.  Such a positive and affirming vibe from Oliver Mtukudzi.
 

I'm going to buy the CD, tape it to a large salami, and beat my sister-in-law over the head with it. She needs some positive and affirming vibes.
Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]


Love this album.  Such a positive and affirming vibe from Oliver Mtukudzi.


Posted 13 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
OK, a very nice sounding African tune, with a kind of lilting lyrical quality.
But then I looked up the lyrics! What a clash, the sound of this song and the subject matter of the lyrics! (Scroll down for some samples). I just cannot reconcile the two. Maybe that incongruity is part of the art, and it all just loses too much in the translation... but no, I can't applaud this. I won't rate it at all.
Posted 13 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 papaman wrote:
Cool head gear. I wonder what the back end looks like.
Oliver's mama: "oli-VER! What is that on your head, child? That thing could put someone's eye out!"

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I love these Windham Hill-like arrangements.
 Blasphemer! (heh heh).
Posted 13 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Okay, but it does go on...
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
This is AWESOME.  I love you RP for introducing me to the best music ever whenever I listen to you!
Posted 13 years ago by Juliegdickson    [ Reply ]
Definitely not a drum machine in this production ! {#Drummer} #6

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Oh great, another Paul Simon imitator!  {#Wink}
 

{#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Itssss grrrrrrreeeeeaaaaaattttttt!!{#Bananajam}9!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Oh great, another Paul Simon imitator!  {#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Happy birthday, Radio Paradise! Thanks for ten years of great music!
Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
I love these Windham Hill-like arrangements.
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

Wikipedia:

Unlike Mapfumo, Mtukudzi has refrained from directly criticizing the repressive government of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, perhaps because he still lives in the country. However, some of his most emotive hits prodded the aging authoritarian ruler, including "Ndakuvara," which bemoans the politcal violence engineered by Mugabe's ZANU-PF party and "Wasakara (You Are Getting Old)," which most Zimbabweans took as a direct plea for Mugabe to retire.


Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
This song I've flunked on lyrics.
I liked the music.
Posted 15 years ago by jimshome    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:
hmmmm i was thinking of adding this to my list of yoga music, UNTIL I read the lyrics.

  i know


Posted 15 years ago by mr_toad    [ Reply ]
 papaman wrote:
Cool head gear. I wonder what the back end looks like.
  an elephant butt?


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Burl Ives?
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
hmmmm i was thinking of adding this to my list of yoga music, UNTIL I read the lyrics.

Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
Here's a sample of the lyrics: Men, what has gotten into us? How can you rape a child before she has matured? If it is desire, what kind of desire is this? Sad and unthinkable, but if it keeps at least one person from victimizing another, it should be a never ending loop.


wow ... thanks for the translation ...

Posted 15 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
If a Baobab tree had an elevator, this would be playing in it.
Posted 15 years ago by wycado    [ Reply ]

  Great, now THIS comes on! I'll never be able to leave the office at this rate! {#Lol}  {#Notworthy}


Posted 15 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Cool head gear. I wonder what the back end looks like.
Posted 16 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
There is no Sunny Ade in the library. Vote yes on Ja Funmi (LRC nearest you) :-)
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
When did Paul Simon record with Sunny Ade? I wasn't aware of that and can't seem to find anything about it.
Probably thinking of Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
martin451 wrote:
I was first introduced to African beats when Paul Simon recorded with King Sunni Ada (sp?).
When did Paul Simon record with Sunny Ade? I wasn't aware of that and can't seem to find anything about it.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
in the first few seconds i thought this was Kottke/Gordon........I like.......
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
This sounds like a never ending loop.
I like never ending loops.
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
interesting fusion
Posted 18 years ago by ericthereid    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
This sounds like a never ending loop.
Here's a sample of the lyrics: Men, what has gotten into us? How can you rape a child before she has matured? If it is desire, what kind of desire is this? Sad and unthinkable, but if it keeps at least one person from victimizing another, it should be a never ending loop.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Thanks for the translation, which is always nice to have. But about my question . . .
Whirled music: tunes that defy a culture's ingrained linearity of thought when perceived from that culture's perspective.
Posted 18 years ago by tsw    [ Reply ]
Caught part of Tuku at ACL Fest - would love to see him in a more intimate environment (e.g., someplace with seating, acoustics, and air conditioning...not necessarily in that order). Lot of fun!
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Refreashing change of pace. 7
Posted 18 years ago by dwilliams459    [ Reply ]
I was first introduced to African beats when Paul Simon recorded with King Sunni Ada (sp?). Different, and very listenable, but very mood related. Then came Ry Cooder and Ali Farke Torre. Great music. Again, mood related. I'm not always popping it into the CD player in the car, but I like to listen to it once in a while because it reminds me that there's more to the world than the G8, and there's some great music coming from everywhere. I've only recently become an RP listener, but I can't say enough good about it. The music is open and informal. It is also, above all else, all inclusive. And that means that we get a mix of music from all over the world. Play on - because variety is...you guessed it...the spice of life.
Posted 18 years ago by martin451    [ Reply ]
What will become of this world, men abuse innocent children . . . imagine how you would feel if it were your child? I love this artist
Posted 18 years ago by Hettapuddleduck    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
I just guess I'm not in the mood for RP today.
I know. Isn't it odd? Some days I really like 95% of what RP plays and then other days I only really like about 30%. That being said, I'm grooving on Oliver Mtukudzi today.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a never ending loop.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
I just guess I'm not in the mood for RP today.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
liked this at first, but now it's a little monotonous...how about some Baaba Maal?
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
I love this song!
Posted 18 years ago by jcs    [ Reply ]
wade44 wrote:
This song is tired. It needs a vacation. So does Sufjan Stevens :)
So do you. It still rates 9 in my book.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I like the sound of the song and his vocal style. It conveys very peaceful, centered mood. From what I've read in these posts, the lyrics are quite dark and sad - this makes for an interesting juxtaposition of mood and meaning.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Sorry, just don't like it. I'd rather listen to bagpipes than this.
Posted 18 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
This song is tired. It needs a vacation. So does Sufjan Stevens :)
Posted 18 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
jehahn wrote:
This song was interesting at first. Then it was familiar. Then it was tiresome. Now it's just overplayed. Please, make it stop. It was fine 6 months ago, but now it just needs to retire. Or at least take a leave of absence.
Agreed. It's a 2 now.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
i work as a sound engineer, and was born and grew up in Zimbabwe. I've worked with Oliver or 'Tuku' as he's affectionately known throughout Southern Africa. This isn't one of his best tracks, but i can assure you that this guy is the real deal. I'm glad to see him getting the audience he deserves, long may it continue.
Posted 18 years ago by danielmeakin    [ Reply ]
Sorry Jehahn. Disagree completely. Still a solid 9 in my book
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
This song was interesting at first. Then it was familiar. Then it was tiresome. Now it's just overplayed. Please, make it stop. It was fine 6 months ago, but now it just needs to retire. Or at least take a leave of absence.
Posted 18 years ago by jehahn    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Oliver needs to buy a vowel.
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
LOL, reminds me of this: (click here)
HAHA! this had to be on top.
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
One of an increasing number of songs on RP that send me running for my MP3's. Maybe RP needs a Super Eclectic day part where Bill can get these tunes out of his system. Don't get me wrong, I have discovered and purchased a lot of new music thanks to RP. This artist won't be joining that list.
Posted 18 years ago by YourNameHere    [ Reply ]
SURELY an 8. Africa at it's best. I miss more "World-MUSIC" anyway, especially from Mali. What about Rokia Traore? What about Boubakar 'Kar Kar' Traore? Nearly a shock, we're not getting "GIGI" (Ethiopia, produced in NYC)here.
Posted 18 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
You were doin' ok til you tried to pair "afro celt" and "crap". Try again. thewiseking wrote:
now this is good "world" music. indigenous and authentic, as opposed to that fuzak, synthesized, kenny g/afro celt crap.
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
bmo wrote:
song lyrics (transliteration & translation)
Thanks for the translation, which is always nice to have. But about my question . . .
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
I love this stuff, too. But I've always wondered which part of the world "world" music comes from and which of the world's parts produce no "world" music. Can anybody characterize the genre a little better?
Kana riri domba if it is desire Idomba rudzii vakomana what kind of desire is it Kana iri nzara if it is hunger Inzara rudzii warumewe what kind of hunger is it Kana riri domba if it is desire Idomba rudzii vakomana what kind of desire is it Kana yave nzara if it is hunger Inzara rudzii warumewe what kind of hunger is it Kubata mwana chibharo asati akura how can u rape a child before she has matured Wobata mwana chibharo asati akomba how can u rape a child before she has matured
Posted 19 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
now this is good "world" music. indigenous and authentic, as opposed to that fuzak, synthesized, kenny g/afro celt crap.
I love this stuff, too. But I've always wondered which part of the world "world" music comes from and which of the world's parts produce no "world" music. Can anybody characterize the genre a little better?
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
now this is good "world" music. indigenous and authentic, as opposed to that fuzak, synthesized, kenny g/afro celt crap.
Whoa, at first I thought I was reading my own comment and couldn't figure out what I'd meant by "fuzak". Then I realized it was just my own opinion coming out of someone else. This is good "world" music.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
now this is good "world" music. indigenous and authentic, as opposed to that fuzak, synthesized, kenny g/afro celt crap.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
I'll be the first to admit, I originally could not find room for this in my head. I rated it low ,2/3. Called it 'subtitle' music. Now... a 6 and , I think , growing. Kinda WORLD MUSIC -like Neat rhythms, soothing 'lyrics' not at all bad.
I'm going the other way with it, liked it at first but the subtle parts of the music are starting to wear on me. I wouldn't call it dorky, but...
Posted 19 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
I'll be the first to admit, I originally could not find room for this in my head. I rated it low ,2/3. Called it 'subtitle' music. Now... a 6 and , I think , growing. Kinda WORLD MUSIC -like Neat rhythms, soothing 'lyrics' not at all bad.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Oliver needs to buy a vowel.
Posted 19 years ago by SpaceCowboy    [ Reply ]
heeb wrote:
I happen to be married to a beautiful african woman (already happily married for 18 days now!). For our party after our wedding, I had made three CD's with african music from different countries mixed together. The joy and beauty in and of this music is not in chord-changes. The joy and beauty lies in going with the groove, dancing to it, and seeing and enjoying other people dance to it. Man, these african ladies sure know how to shake their respective yanshes ! :goodvibes: :D/
Congrats, heeb! I like this music - calming, soothing.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
That's kinda a weird album cover. What do you think he's got stashed in his nap-sak? :D/ maybe some more chords? He's not sharing! <-X
Posted 19 years ago by Fat_Man_Flo    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
A chord change now and then might be nice.
I happen to be married to a beautiful african woman (already happily married for 18 days now!). For our party after our wedding, I had made three CD's with african music from different countries mixed together. The joy and beauty in and of this music is not in chord-changes. The joy and beauty lies in going with the groove, dancing to it, and seeing and enjoying other people dance to it. Man, these african ladies sure know how to shake their respective yanshes ! :goodvibes: :D/
Posted 19 years ago by heeb    [ Reply ]
A chord change now and then might be nice. Other than that, decent little ditty.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
:daisy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Oliver needs to buy a vowel.
LOL, reminds me of this: (click here)
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Oliver needs to buy a vowel.
Posted 19 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
Also, at the risk of sounding politically incorrect, why do I have to venerate every culture? There is some American music I don't care for. If we all liked everything, wouldn't we be pretty undefined?
Don't worry too much about being pc. Cultures aren't sacred, any more than any other human creation. It is respect for individuals, regardless of the terms that define them, that is important. That said, I don't much like this song either. :-)
Posted 19 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
still very irritating, but at least it's not in extremely high rotation anymore.
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
More Tuku music please!!! :!: :!:
Posted 20 years ago by Sequoyah    [ Reply ]
...Is it OVER yet? :roll:
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I just discovered this guy a couple weeks ago and am hooked. Must hear more!
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
TOtally in philosophical agreement with SuperWeh. Also, at the risk of sounding politically incorrect, why do I have to venerate every culture? There is some American music I don't care for. If we all liked everything, wouldn't we be pretty undefined? This is how this song made me feel: Now do I get drummed out of Radio Paradise? (By the way, blecch on the subliminally contemptuous, euphemistic term "world music.")
Posted 20 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
this is a refreshing break from the rock guitar and screaming lyrics... fits well with the Jamaican music.. sounds tropical.... Good stuff and new to my music diet..
Posted 20 years ago by plundis    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Ah! The noble and innocent child of the forest! (Do people still believe that?)
I think the historic term is 'noble savage'? Personally I don't really believe in it, I am inclined to thinking that qualities such as greed etc are inherently human (have you ever noticed how selfish babies can be? parents have to teach them how not to be selfish...). Reports from travelers that have discovered tribes of noble savages later proved to be highly romanticized/idealized. It's an interesting subject though, is there any real evidence that the noble savage ever really existed?
Posted 21 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
I have a ton of this stuff from the PUTUMAYO Collection. Really awsome world sounds.
Posted 21 years ago by cappy    [ Reply ]
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!! I am the Great and Powerful OZ!! Bow to me!
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by FriendRon: The language is Shona and the Shona culture is one of the most wonderful I have encountered in my travels. They are a naturally generous and artistic people who did not have the concept of private property and greed until it was introduced by the Cecil Rhodes and the British.
Ah! The noble and innocent child of the forest! (Do people still believe that?)
Posted 21 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by FriendRon: A funny story about Shona. While I taught at the University, my wife took a Shona class. At a faculty reception for us at the end of my term, my wife tried out a beautiful Shona greeting on one of the Black Zimbabwean lecturers. The woman responded to Elizabeth with, "That was beautiful. What language was that?"
Great story Ron, thanks.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I like this tune alot. Great for drinking Margaritas on the patio.
Posted 22 years ago by geotrash    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Cy: Oliver Mtukudzi is Zimbabwean. This song was used in a South African documentary a while back. Here's a link, if you're interested: https://www.cyberplexafrica.com/fingaz/99/stage/archive/991110/view-index.html
According to this article, the song is "lamenting the prevalence of child sexual abuse". I would have never guessed that. It sounded like a happy song to me. Apparently not... The guy has a good first name, though! :D
Posted 22 years ago by odoggy    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by the_jake: I also am curious to the language in this tune. Still enjoy the song, but it's meaning eludes me. Singing in tongues ;)
Oliver Mtukudzi is Zimbabwean. This song was used in a South African documentary a while back. Here's a link, if you're interested: https://www.cyberplexafrica.com/fingaz/99/stage/archive/991110/view-index.html
Posted 22 years ago by Cy    [ Reply ]
I also am curious to the language in this tune. Still enjoy the song, but it\'s meaning eludes me. Singing in tongues ;)
Posted 22 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
So, does ANYONE know what Tapindwa Nei means? Someone gimme a clue ... pleeeease ...
Posted 22 years ago by MissJenn    [ Reply ]
agreed, Major! i have heard enough of this one.
Posted 23 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]