Listening to Oliver Mtukudzi on Radio Paradise

i like the elephant.

Posted 7 months ago by neotrogg [ Reply ]

Wonderful! Thanks RP!

Posted 8 months ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

Have always enjoyed this song's tranquil embrace. A very soothing and relaxing listen thanks in large part to the angelic backing vocals and calming, (slightly) hypnotic guitar work. An RP gem imo.

Posted 9 months ago by Jayesea [ Reply ]

That is some AMAZING guitar-playing! To stay consistently just behind the beat like that... sublime

Posted 11 months ago by MilesW [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

If we could accord ratings to comments as we do to music here, your story rates a 10.
I could smell that burning clutch...

Posted 1 year ago by RazzCat [ Reply ]

Elchupacabre wrote:

Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)

Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi

Vukanini madoda isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Lalelani madoda isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Bambanani nonke isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Asibambaneni sonke isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)

Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)

Okumuny' igazi ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time

Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Abantu laba bazondile
Abalapha bayadana
Abanye bayasola
Injabulo abala

Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
tho

THANK YOU for the translation! GREAT TUNE!!

Posted 1 year ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)

Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi

Vukanini madoda isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Lalelani madoda isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Bambanani nonke isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)
Asibambaneni sonke isikhathi sesiphelile
(open your eyes)

Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)
Wake up (open your eyes)

Okumuny' igazi ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Your fight is changing everything
Upside down inside out left side right
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time

Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't wast time
Akubani kanti ngumthakathi
Unite don't waste time

Abantu laba bazondile
Abalapha bayadana
Abanye bayasola
Injabulo abala

Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
Yukuyini isizathu yikuyini isizathu
tho

Posted 1 year ago by Elchupacabre [ Reply ]

I keep hearing the backing singers saying "I'm-a want to be untalented".

Anyway, good song, really a shame it can only squeak out a 6.2.

Posted 2 years ago by timmus [ Reply ]

I created a RP account solely to increase the ratings of African songs on this platform. Shocked how often a great tune from the continent (from Nairobi, to Marrakesh to Jo-burg) gets played, but when I switch to the RP window, I'm met with a bunch of small-minded comments and sub-par rating. Glad there are lots of defenders of African music in this chain as of late :)

And no - I'll add my voice saying Mtukudzi most certainly did not "appropriate" Phil Collins. And yes I hope to God that person was being sarcastic.

Posted 2 years ago by t.coggio [ Reply ]

a voice like butta, gone too soon

Posted 2 years ago by marysclark [ Reply ]

Boring

Posted 2 years ago by papesatan [ Reply ]

daleweirdly wrote:

Nice, but to me kind of derivative of late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

I'd almost call them out for appropriating his sound a bit.

But whatever, its cool.

I'm just going to say that I read your comment as facetiousness... sort of tongue-in-cheek

Posted 2 years ago by vidkween [ Reply ]

reallylost wrote:

You do realize that Oliver Mtukudzi is African - right? And this is African music.

And, if my memory serves me correctly, Oliver Mtukudzi started performing in the 70s so kind of before the late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

Glad we've cleared that up.

Methinks maybe you missed the faceitous tone? At least hope it was facetiousness and not glaring ignorance of the original commenter... nah, sounds like facetiousness to me

Posted 2 years ago by vidkween [ Reply ]

chasech5 wrote:

Polyrhythmic and expanded choral backing chords are a hallmark of much of this musical tradition. The specific touch of dissonance is a feature, not a bug. This is a great album and great music to wake to.

GREAT TUNE!! RP introduced me to him, now I like a lot of his music! Thanx RP!

Posted 2 years ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

‘Wanker…. Open your ey-eahs’

Posted 2 years ago by slickdh [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

...and one day will conquire that pass, last attempt, the wife forgot the passports so no could do. But when we finall make it up that way again will certainly think of your comments Terry and this song! Hat tip to Mtukudzi, if the world appreciated the hardships Zimbabweans have (and are) experiencing they would even more respect the wonderful music this man produced!

Posted 2 years ago by ahenwood [ Reply ]

Polyrhythmic and expanded choral backing chords are a hallmark of much of this musical tradition. The specific touch of dissonance is a feature, not a bug. This is a great album and great music to wake to.

Posted 2 years ago by chasech5 [ Reply ]

AhhtheMusic wrote:

Maybe Paul appropriated Oliver sound a bit ;) right? Cause Paul is from NYC and Oliver is from Africa and it IS an African sound.

For his brilliant "Graceland" album, Paul Simon worked together with a bunch of excellent African artists, resulting in a blend of American and African styles. I wouldn't call that appropriation (although I wouldn't say this song was inspired by Paul Simon either..)

Posted 2 years ago by huib [ Reply ]

daleweirdly wrote:

Nice, but to me kind of derivative of late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

I'd almost call them out for appropriating his sound a bit.

But whatever, its cool.

You do realize that Oliver Mtukudzi is African - right? And this is African music.

And, if my memory serves me correctly, Oliver Mtukudzi started performing in the 70s so kind of before the late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

Glad we've cleared that up.

Posted 2 years ago by reallylost [ Reply ]

OK, where comes the beat in this song. ? is it 1/2 or 1/6?
After listening to much Baroque musc my white brain is confused.

Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2 [ Reply ]

I have yet to hear a tune by this gentleman that did not brighten my mood and lift my spirits. Thank you RP for one of my favorite musical finds...

Posted 3 years ago by tulfan [ Reply ]

lewisv66 wrote:

Other way round, tbh. Paul Simon worked extensively with Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the late 80s/early 90s and they are South African so there's a lot of that sound in Paul's music of the time. "Homeless" and "Under African Skies" in particular, both of which I've heard here on RP.

Cultural appropriation? Maybe. But it also brought African music to the attention of western white guys like me, and we decided we liked it, so it had at least some positive effect.

Paul Simon actually caught a lot of shit from some unenlightened fools for "appropriating" this sound from African traditions. Some/all of "Graceland" was recorded in South Africa, with African musicians who also helped him write some of the music.

Posted 3 years ago by ice-9 [ Reply ]

I see kind of see what Peter Gabriel was going for.

Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly [ Reply ]

Love how this guy arrives fashionably late to his own song. So money.

Posted 3 years ago by Hippostar [ Reply ]

ShamanManu wrote:

a few days back I almost overslept
and in that moment I almost fell back to sleep I clearly heard them women singing
♫ wake up! open your eyeeees! ♪
surreal :)
no need to say it made my day and I am seriously considering this song as my wake-up alarm

Good idea - I've just done so: hopefully stop my partner (unfairly) complaining about Nina Simone's "Here Comes the Sun" :-)

Posted 3 years ago by nicol.stuart [ Reply ]

daleweirdly wrote:

Nice, but to me kind of derivative of late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

I'd almost call them out for appropriating his sound a bit.

But whatever, its cool.

Other way round, tbh. Paul Simon worked extensively with Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the late 80s/early 90s and they are South African so there's a lot of that sound in Paul's music of the time. "Homeless" and "Under African Skies" in particular, both of which I've heard here on RP.

Cultural appropriation? Maybe. But it also brought African music to the attention of western white guys like me, and we decided we liked it, so it had at least some positive effect.

Posted 3 years ago by lewisv66 [ Reply ]

backing singer sounds like Christine McVie

Posted 3 years ago by txoxspain [ Reply ]

jkforde wrote:

pinto wrote:

Musical soundtrack to someone trying to escape an overturned hornet's nest.

very nice B&R, no political commentary but instead a subtly relevant soundtrack, genius and very enjoyable as always. best of luck to you all in the US

Look after the king of R n R please

Posted 3 years ago by 69Grace_M [ Reply ]

LaurieinTucson wrote:

there’s every reason to like this song, and I do, but it seems like I hear it every day and it’s getting old

Look after the king of R n R please

Posted 3 years ago by 69Grace_M [ Reply ]

Everyone sounds like some else. That’s the beauty of music...

Posted 3 years ago by PeterMcClelland [ Reply ]

there’s every reason to like this song, and I do, but it seems like I hear it every day and it’s getting old

Posted 4 years ago by LaurieinTucson [ Reply ]

pinto wrote:

Musical soundtrack to someone trying to escape an overturned hornet's nest.

very nice B&R, no political commentary but instead a subtly relevant soundtrack, genius and very enjoyable as always. best of luck to you all in the US

Posted 4 years ago by jkforde [ Reply ]

Musical soundtrack to someone trying to escape an overturned hornet's nest.

Posted 4 years ago by pinto [ Reply ]

Thanks RP for bringing back memories of an amazing continent.

Posted 4 years ago by ybconway [ Reply ]

So good.

Posted 4 years ago by SteveInVa [ Reply ]

Every time I hear this song it makes me happy. Just puts a smile on my face.

Posted 4 years ago by Eric_Denison [ Reply ]

daleweirdly wrote:

Nice, but to me kind of derivative of late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

I'd almost call them out for appropriating his sound a bit.

But whatever, its cool.

Maybe Paul appropriated Oliver sound a bit ;) right? Cause Paul is from NYC and Oliver is from Africa and it IS an African sound.

Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic [ Reply ]

Nice, but to me kind of derivative of late 80s-early 90s Paul Simon.

I'd almost call them out for appropriating his sound a bit.

But whatever, its cool.

Posted 4 years ago by daleweirdly [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

Laten we nou 'ns Nederlands gaan gebruiken als hoofdtaal i.p.v. dat eeuwige Engels?!?!?

Posted 4 years ago by zon00460 [ Reply ]

itsme_bygolly wrote:

BCarn wrote:

No need to feel sorry for me. I'm quite okay not appreciating this song.
Not sure about your "Top 40 Radio" comment though. I'm an active contributor to RP for it's diverse music. This one just doesn't do it.

You don't feel uplifted by this song? Why listen?

I listen to everything! Doesn't mean I like everything. I've discovered so many genres and songs here that I never knew I'd like. Most I do enjoy. Not all. I'm sure there's a tune or two out there that does not resonate with you.
I know I'm not unusual here. (Well, some would say otherwise! lol)
RP is an amazing channel for discovery. That's why I gladly donate.

Posted 4 years ago by BCarn [ Reply ]

BCarn wrote:

No need to feel sorry for me. I'm quite okay not appreciating this song.
Not sure about your "Top 40 Radio" comment though. I'm an active contributor to RP for it's diverse music. This one just doesn't do it.

You don't feel uplifted by this song? Why listen?

Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly [ Reply ]

ace-marc wrote:

Feel sorry for you.
Solid 7.5!
Try Top 40 Radio.

No need to feel sorry for me. I'm quite okay not appreciating this song.
Not sure about your "Top 40 Radio" comment though. I'm an active contributor to RP for it's diverse music. This one just doesn't do it.

Posted 4 years ago by BCarn [ Reply ]

Is this cross-rhytm or syncoptian?

Posted 4 years ago by TheKing2 [ Reply ]

BCarn wrote:

Nope. Just can't get into this song.

Solid 7.5!
Try Top 40 Radio.

Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc [ Reply ]

unclehud wrote:

mirland wrote:

This just made me put a cd on...

bruceandjenna wrote:

You have CDs? You must be my age.

You have CDs? You must be younger than me.

Preceded by 8 track tapes then the glorious vinyl LP's, 45's and way back to 78's. Now you can't even buy your own digital music, you can only rent it.
What can possibly be next?
Would we all agree that LP's, with their wonderful jackets, were the high point of collectable recorded music?

Posted 4 years ago by Canadese [ Reply ]

pinto wrote:

Dying the death of 1,000 plinks

I wish I could plinck like Tuku

RIP, Oliver Mtukudzi

Posted 4 years ago by haretic [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

I've been close to that with my MSF friend, Mikhail, in Malawi. Seems in another lifetime now....

Posted 4 years ago by mattenuttall [ Reply ]

Enjoyed it for 2 min, bored for 1 min, irritated for 2 min, and getting visibly annoyed for the final 1:09. Agree with previous posts - make it stop.

Posted 5 years ago by stretcher [ Reply ]

Nope. Just can't get into this song.

Posted 5 years ago by BCarn [ Reply ]

mirland wrote:

This just made me put a cd on...

bruceandjenna wrote:

You have CDs? You must be my age.

You have CDs? You must be younger than me.

Posted 5 years ago by unclehud [ Reply ]

I want to learn to appreciate this.

Posted 5 years ago by Larrygrrl [ Reply ]

sweet

Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars [ Reply ]

Excelsior wrote:

Jesus, this is painful to listen to. The background singers are JUST off-key enough to make me cringe every time they open their mouths. Also, I think this song contains no less than 46 different time signatures.

Opening my ears and mind, I think of the so-called "annoying guitar" as percussion. Looking deeper, I found myself just concentrating on the other instruments and varied voices. This work really is very artful. The harmonies are not off-key; one voice is singing the lower note of the chord instead of the higher, a sound I like very much. Very cool to expand my horizons. Thanks, RP.

Posted 5 years ago by antennadad [ Reply ]

That is a very specific set of circumstances to find yourself in!

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

Posted 5 years ago by jsjunk [ Reply ]

a few days back I almost overslept
and in that moment I almost fell back to sleep I clearly heard them women singing
♫ wake up! open your eyeeees! ♪
surreal :)
no need to say it made my day and I am seriously considering this song as my wake-up alarm

Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu [ Reply ]

drakut957 wrote:

too much african melodies today

And your point being jerk?

Posted 5 years ago by jp33442 [ Reply ]

And I still like it today.

Posted 5 years ago by Jakethemuss [ Reply ]

Just to say - I like this one.

Posted 5 years ago by Jakethemuss [ Reply ]

Monotonous, repetitive, annoying drivel. Thank God for the skip button!

Posted 5 years ago by buckshot [ Reply ]

too much african melodies today

Posted 5 years ago by drakut957 [ Reply ]

TerryS wrote:

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

The old dirt road over Sani Pass is being tarred which will allow any old daytrippers to make it over in their fancy cars. A great shame as it's one fewer South African mountain pass to offer a white-knuckle ride in a banged-up 4x4. But I can imagine this Tuks song offering great respite as you bounced and crawled over. Some music just lends itself to a little extreme adventure. RIP Tuks.

Posted 5 years ago by fredhatman [ Reply ]

All too often I glance over to the Wikipedia pane on the RP website and think, "Oh my god, I had no idea he just died. "

Posted 5 years ago by MJdub [ Reply ]

Shesdifferent wrote:

I feel like I hear this every day on RP

And Bill's voice too. What's up with that?

Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna [ Reply ]

AphidA wrote:

this makes me want to break out a dashiki ... and burn it.

Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna [ Reply ]

Excelsior wrote:

Jesus, this is painful to listen to. The background singers are JUST off-key enough to make me cringe every time they open their mouths. Also, I think this song contains no less than 46 different time signatures.

Tiiiiime is (not) on my side.

Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna [ Reply ]

mirland wrote:

This just made me put a cd on...

You have CDs? You must be my age.

Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna [ Reply ]

What are they singing?

"War come with me now"?

Oh never mind. I'm a sucker for a strong back beat.

Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna [ Reply ]

reminded me of The Police...I assume someone has said this already...

Posted 6 years ago by old_spice [ Reply ]

enkay wrote:

Would you prefer more cowbell perhaps?

Yes. Actually.

Posted 7 years ago by merobreno [ Reply ]

OK. Some more than others. This the other not the some.

Posted 7 years ago by merobreno [ Reply ]

pinto wrote:

Dying the death of 1,000 plinks

Would you prefer more cowbell perhaps?

Posted 7 years ago by enkay [ Reply ]

dragon1952 wrote:

Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,

Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,

"OK...let's take it from the top!"

Dying the death of 1,000 plinks

Posted 7 years ago by pinto [ Reply ]

That is fabulously lovely.

Posted 7 years ago by SeriousLee [ Reply ]

If you ever find yourself in an underpowered, tired, worn out Landrover trying unsuccessfully to mount the last few bends of the Sani Pass in Lesotho, this was a good song to calm the nerves. Bugger the off-key chorus, when the smell of the clutch plates overcomes your fear-stink, anything which diminishes adrenaline is a welcome respite. Obviously, we made it, walking.
All good.
And now, back to our program.

Posted 8 years ago by TerryS [ Reply ]

Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,

Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,
Plink, plink, plink, plink,

"OK...let's take it from the top!"

Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952 [ Reply ]

A nice song but the CD is $55 on Amazon.ca!!!!

Posted 8 years ago by tunehammer [ Reply ]

This is crap. A 2 at best

Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave [ Reply ]

Ando wrote:

yeh, a little on the long side...

lol! yeah, by at least an hour! PSD saves the day again.

Posted 8 years ago by torino390 [ Reply ]

Really delighted to see RP pop this back onto the playlists again in the face of relatively low ratings.

Posted 9 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly [ Reply ]

Twice I have been blessed by seeing these folks at Shakori Hills, in Silk Hope N C. Truly a bit of magic on a starlit night.

Posted 12 years ago by nancyt [ Reply ]

too long?! How sad to be such a product of commercial radio - cringing right on queue at three minutes twenty seconds. poor poor pitiful you (which incidentally clocked in at 3:10)

Posted 15 years ago by attydog [ Reply ]

mirland wrote:

This just made me put a cd on...

Me too. An Oliver Mtukudzi CD.

Posted 15 years ago by randomprime [ Reply ]

This just made me put a cd on...

Posted 15 years ago by mirland [ Reply ]

yeh, a little on the long side...

Posted 16 years ago by Ando [ Reply ]

I think the thing that makes this song, and indeed much of the genre, cumulatively painful (i.e. great for the first minute then gradually less pleasurable) is the pizzicato guitar riff repeated ad nauseam.

If that doesn't bother you, I envy you. I wish I liked everything!

Posted 16 years ago by lewie221 [ Reply ]

"Babble, babble, yadda-yadda, bo-bo, bubba, bubba, wooga, wooga" ................. translates as I don't have any idea at all what I'm really saying but I'm happy anyway so what does it really matter?

Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson [ Reply ]

Jesus, this is painful to listen to. The background singers are JUST off-key enough to make me cringe every time they open their mouths. Also, I think this song contains no less than 46 different time signatures.

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior [ Reply ]

So many memories... Any chance of some Thomas Mapfumo? A fantastic, highly respected musician in Zimbabwe (and also internationally!)

Posted 16 years ago by garthwb [ Reply ]

Look..I'll confess to anything...just make it stop

Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex [ Reply ]

pannaramma wrote:

stop whining and enjoy this man's warm, rich voice. If you have something better, upload it.

I THIRD this!! :D

Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch [ Reply ]

this makes me want to break out a dashiki ... and burn it.

Posted 16 years ago by AphidA [ Reply ]

geordiezimmerman wrote:

England?

LOL! I deserved that.... No, Central African Republic. I assume that the cannabilism stories were true because the American consul confirmed them. (Where's that Emoticon that expresses naivety?) BTW, if in need of somebody to invade and throw out a nasty, despotic regime, I couldn't think of a bunch of nicer people to do it than French paratroopers. I also cannot think of a better source of advice--French political elites--for which countries to AVOID invading and occupying.....

Posted 16 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

a_genuine_find wrote:

Are we eating Zebra or Antelope?

Neither, Rack of Elephant is on the menu though.

Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd [ Reply ]

Are we eating Zebra or Antelope?

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

2 -> 1

Posted 16 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

westslope wrote:

Just enough Congolese sound to remind me of drinking beer in a thatched beer hut and dancing on a hot equatorial African day while French paratroopers keep order outside. All those cannibalism stories just fade into the background.... Can you guess the country?

England?

Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman [ Reply ]

Just enough Congolese sound to remind me of drinking beer in a thatched beer hut and dancing on a hot equatorial African day while French paratroopers keep order outside. All those cannibalism stories just fade into the background.... Can you guess the country?

Posted 17 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

phillips wrote:

happy song but isn't it OVER YET?

Another case.... (click here)

Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic [ Reply ]

OMG shuttup already

Posted 17 years ago by tony620d [ Reply ]

pannaramma wrote:

stop whining and enjoy this man's warm, rich voice. If you have something better, upload it.

Well said.

Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813 [ Reply ]

nicccceeeee .....

Posted 17 years ago by Restless [ Reply ]

stop whining and enjoy this man's warm, rich voice. If you have something better, upload it.

Posted 18 years ago by pannaramma [ Reply ]

llazare wrote:

There's a world of amazing African music out there, but often it seems like "hey we play African music, here's *another* track by Oliver Mtukudzi". Can't we cut the Oliver Mtukudzi playlist in half and add in some of the 1000's of amazing African artists begging to be heard?

I second that brother, wholeheartedly. And if, at the end of the day, that's not possible, can we at least get Youssou N'Dour's cover of "Rubber Band Man"?

Posted 18 years ago by ibcoleman [ Reply ]

birdland wrote:

Feeling a need to find more? Branch out? Try this; https://www.nigeria-arts.net/Music/Juju/King_Sunny_Ade/ Absolutely the best of African Dance. Since 1966. JUJU music.

If you want the real deal Nigerian megastuff music, it's gotta be Fela Anikulapo Kuti! That man was political, musically awesome, and so so super cooooool.

Posted 18 years ago by Buzzardcheater [ Reply ]

I feel like I hear this every day on RP

Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent [ Reply ]

Feeling a need to find more? Branch out? Try this; https://www.nigeria-arts.net/Music/Juju/King_Sunny_Ade/ Absolutely the best of African Dance. Since 1966. JUJU music.

Posted 18 years ago by birdland [ Reply ]

happy song but isn't it OVER YET?

Posted 18 years ago by phillips [ Reply ]

I like the other song you play by him, "Ndauvara" much better.

Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx [ Reply ]

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... What a beautiful happy clapping song to wake up to! ...

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Posted 18 years ago by Mari [ Reply ]

mattowan wrote:

That's exactly what I was thinking. Kinda fun and refreshing at first, then a bit annoying.

a bit? a whole lotta bit.

Posted 18 years ago by tony620d [ Reply ]

rosedraws wrote:

I suspect there wasn't much of a budget to work with.

no, the designer just wasnt any good.

Posted 18 years ago by tony620d [ Reply ]

I have absolutely nothing to dance about, and this song had me non-stop for its duration. Thank you, Mr. Mtukudzi.

Posted 18 years ago by Beastie [ Reply ]

meelifluous wrote:

You know, I really liked the music at the beginning, but it's kinda wearing on me.. . .

That's exactly what I was thinking. Kinda fun and refreshing at first, then a bit annoying.

Posted 18 years ago by mattowan [ Reply ]

You know, I really liked the music at the beginning, but it's kinda wearing on me.. . .

Posted 18 years ago by meelifluous [ Reply ]

This would be fun to wake up to on my CD clockradio

Posted 18 years ago by squidish [ Reply ]

Mmmm, it's ok.

Posted 18 years ago by littleblueriver7 [ Reply ]

Nice! I haven't heard this before.

Posted 18 years ago by betterdaze [ Reply ]

It being 8:18am this song is making me want to punch my computer screen

Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby [ Reply ]

tony620d wrote:

and the cover is a horrible photoshop chop

I suspect there wasn't much of a budget to work with.

Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws [ Reply ]

daveesh wrote:

noooooo!

YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!

Posted 18 years ago by NICKNAME [ Reply ]