Ismael Lo — Khar
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henryisland wrote:
Great sentiment
Great sentiment
tm wrote:
I Agree!
This is beautiful… period
I Agree!
This is beautiful… period
ednazarko wrote:
Same to me! It's such a beautiful song!
Every time I hear this it stops me, still, to listen. Can't say that about many cuts.
One of the attractions of RP for me is how much Afro-Beat (or Afro-Pop or pick your genre label) you play. I think a lot of alternative radio doesn't quite know what to do with the genre, how to fit it into a playlist.
Actually, RP is the only station I've ever listened to that plays so much music from non-English speaking countries, and integrates it so well.
Same to me! It's such a beautiful song!
radioparadise9 wrote:
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
A reasoned argument until you included the trite phrase "Dumb enough to be an American" . Generalize much?
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
A reasoned argument until you included the trite phrase "Dumb enough to be an American" . Generalize much?
radioparadise9 wrote:
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
Don't be too hard on OP. He believes what he was conditioned to believe by gov't and media sources. Besides, the world is full of people sufficiently ignorant to qualify for American citizenship (I'm not talking Proud Boy stupid but dumb at least).
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
Don't be too hard on OP. He believes what he was conditioned to believe by gov't and media sources. Besides, the world is full of people sufficiently ignorant to qualify for American citizenship (I'm not talking Proud Boy stupid but dumb at least).
SUPERB! Thanx RP! 
How can someone not like this song or be moved by it? Must have something to do with deep personal problems!
Beautiful
As eloquent as anything I have ever read regarding this bringer of great and sublime music to the ears of the world. 👏
dandueck07 wrote:
I fully agree and relate to, and agree with, your first and last statements.
I disagree with the part of your second statement - that "Popular radio" denies us of the amazing talent we hear on RP. Popular radio gives most of its listeners just what they want! The reason music lovers like you and I stick with RP is because we're not content with the repetitious fodder that commercial radio pumps out.
I frequently read comments by RP listeners about the FM stations they used to like, but then the stations changed as management decided to hobble its DJs, to play only what the mass markets wanted to hear.
I am a semi-retired substitute teacher, and I mention to every person I encounter where I was introduced to the music on my iPad, that I am playing in my classroom. I am no longer surprised or dismayed by how few of the adults that I direct to Radio Paradise, actually become listeners. (Only 2 people that I know of in the last 10 years!)
Nope - most listeners are not denied anything! They are getting exactly what they pay for, and appear to want.
I am just grateful that there are enough music lovers on this planet, who are willing to support RP financially, that we can keep listening to this fantastic eclectic mix of music, where songs are linked together by someone who actually puts some thought into that process.
Please keep up your support, avid listeners! I would hate to lose this treasure of a station, that, especially over the last year, has enabled me to keep my head above water, by always providing me with music that brings joy to my day!
I fully agree and relate to, and agree with, your first and last statements.
I disagree with the part of your second statement - that "Popular radio" denies us of the amazing talent we hear on RP. Popular radio gives most of its listeners just what they want! The reason music lovers like you and I stick with RP is because we're not content with the repetitious fodder that commercial radio pumps out.
I frequently read comments by RP listeners about the FM stations they used to like, but then the stations changed as management decided to hobble its DJs, to play only what the mass markets wanted to hear.
I am a semi-retired substitute teacher, and I mention to every person I encounter where I was introduced to the music on my iPad, that I am playing in my classroom. I am no longer surprised or dismayed by how few of the adults that I direct to Radio Paradise, actually become listeners. (Only 2 people that I know of in the last 10 years!)
Nope - most listeners are not denied anything! They are getting exactly what they pay for, and appear to want.
I am just grateful that there are enough music lovers on this planet, who are willing to support RP financially, that we can keep listening to this fantastic eclectic mix of music, where songs are linked together by someone who actually puts some thought into that process.
Please keep up your support, avid listeners! I would hate to lose this treasure of a station, that, especially over the last year, has enabled me to keep my head above water, by always providing me with music that brings joy to my day!
You don't have to understand the words in order to know what he's singing about.
This is why RP is the bomb
actionbias wrote:
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
some of it OK, but too much like like a muslim chant. Unfortunately that feature is anxiety producing because of radical islamists.
The Muslim call to prayer is, of course, in Arabic, Ismail Lo does not sing in Arabic.
Are you similarly anxious about the heavily armed Confederate sympathizers (traitors) near you?
You should get out more ... a lot more.
Dumb enough to be an American
tipper wrote:
I don't think RP gets a lot of rednecks - it's a bit too nuanced for simple people
This is excellent. I wondered why the rating was so low but on reflection i dont suppose this is going to get the redneck vote, beautifull music or not
I don't think RP gets a lot of rednecks - it's a bit too nuanced for simple people
Jamus wrote:
There is a suggestion feature on the website. Look in the Music menu for Submissions.
Jammu Africa is another cut that I wish RP would play. What a voice Ismael has.
There is a suggestion feature on the website. Look in the Music menu for Submissions.
Lizardking71 wrote:
I fully agree and relate to, and agree with, your first and last statements.
I disagree with the part of your second statement - that "Popular radio" denies us of the amazing talent we hear on RP. Popular radio gives most of its listeners just what they want! The reason music lovers like you and I stick with RP is because we're not content with the repetitious fodder that commercial radio pumps out.
I frequently read comments by RP listeners about the FM stations they used to like, but then the stations changed as management decided to hobble its DJs, to play only what the mass markets wanted to hear.
I am a semi-retired substitute teacher, and I mention to every person I encounter where I was introduced to the music on my iPad, that I am playing in my classroom. I am no longer surprised or dismayed by how few of the adults that I direct to Radio Paradise, actually become listeners. (Only 2 people that I know of in the last 10 years!)
Nope - most listeners are not denied anything! They are getting exactly what they pay for, and appear to want.
I am just grateful that there are enough music lovers on this planet, who are willing to support RP financially, that we can keep listening to this fantastic eclectic mix of music, where songs are linked together by someone who actually puts some thought into that process.
Please keep up your support, avid listeners! I would hate to lose this treasure of a station, that, especially over the last year, has enabled me to keep my head above water, by always providing me with music that brings joy to my day!
I've listened to RP for years and have been exposed to so much amazing music and culture. The shame of popular radio to deny us of the amazing talent that is out there (often on our doorstep)
Thank you RP
Thank you RP
I fully agree and relate to, and agree with, your first and last statements.
I disagree with the part of your second statement - that "Popular radio" denies us of the amazing talent we hear on RP. Popular radio gives most of its listeners just what they want! The reason music lovers like you and I stick with RP is because we're not content with the repetitious fodder that commercial radio pumps out.
I frequently read comments by RP listeners about the FM stations they used to like, but then the stations changed as management decided to hobble its DJs, to play only what the mass markets wanted to hear.
I am a semi-retired substitute teacher, and I mention to every person I encounter where I was introduced to the music on my iPad, that I am playing in my classroom. I am no longer surprised or dismayed by how few of the adults that I direct to Radio Paradise, actually become listeners. (Only 2 people that I know of in the last 10 years!)
Nope - most listeners are not denied anything! They are getting exactly what they pay for, and appear to want.
I am just grateful that there are enough music lovers on this planet, who are willing to support RP financially, that we can keep listening to this fantastic eclectic mix of music, where songs are linked together by someone who actually puts some thought into that process.
Please keep up your support, avid listeners! I would hate to lose this treasure of a station, that, especially over the last year, has enabled me to keep my head above water, by always providing me with music that brings joy to my day!
I've listened to RP for years and have been exposed to so much amazing music and culture. The shame of popular radio to deny us of the amazing talent that is out there (often on our doorstep)
Thank you RP
Thank you RP
Jammu Africa is another cut that I wish RP would play. What a voice Ismael has.
Beautiful song.
ednazarko wrote:
Music is a universal language
Every time I hear this it stops me, still, to listen. Can't say that about many cuts.
One of the attractions of RP for me is how much Afro-Beat (or Afro-Pop or pick your genre label) you play. I think a lot of alternative radio doesn't quite know what to do with the genre, how to fit it into a playlist.
Actually, RP is the only station I've ever listened to that plays so much music from non-English speaking countries, and integrates it so well.
One of the attractions of RP for me is how much Afro-Beat (or Afro-Pop or pick your genre label) you play. I think a lot of alternative radio doesn't quite know what to do with the genre, how to fit it into a playlist.
Actually, RP is the only station I've ever listened to that plays so much music from non-English speaking countries, and integrates it so well.
Music is a universal language
Every time I hear this it stops me, still, to listen. Can't say that about many cuts.
One of the attractions of RP for me is how much Afro-Beat (or Afro-Pop or pick your genre label) you play. I think a lot of alternative radio doesn't quite know what to do with the genre, how to fit it into a playlist.
Actually, RP is the only station I've ever listened to that plays so much music from non-English speaking countries, and integrates it so well.
One of the attractions of RP for me is how much Afro-Beat (or Afro-Pop or pick your genre label) you play. I think a lot of alternative radio doesn't quite know what to do with the genre, how to fit it into a playlist.
Actually, RP is the only station I've ever listened to that plays so much music from non-English speaking countries, and integrates it so well.
A beautiful song, gorgeous! This is why I listen to Radio Paradise, it opens up my vistas. Thank you, RP!
Bev_and_Wendy wrote:
You could always use the Shazzam app for your smartphone
Wow! Everytime I go to do some housework, you play another record that stops me, oh well! the dust and fluff will still be there tomorrow, or the day after, or the day after that. I need to discipline myself as to when I switch the station on
You could always use the Shazzam app for your smartphone
Wow! Everytime I go to do some housework, you play another record that stops me, oh well! the dust and fluff will still be there tomorrow, or the day after, or the day after that. I need to discipline myself as to when I switch the station on
AWWWW Beautiful!!!!
9 => 10.... So talks to my soul. It's good to be alive.
Beautiful.
45 x 1's
45 x 1's
I love Ismael Lo- saw him in Montreux long time ago and happy to hear him again. Thank you RP.
Utterly lovely from start to finish. Thanks RP.
You what?
Beautiful voice!
I thought Toulouse Street was about to start.
Excellent music made all the better for the lack of green ink.
check out ali farka tourre.
8 => 9... sublime
Love this from Ismael. Transporting.
I recall playing this when I DJ'd at WRUV-FM, playing "Greater Earth Vibrations" - good times. Thanks for keeping the rotation broad and deep, RadioParadise!
I recall playing this when I DJ'd at WRUV-FM, playing "Greater Earth Vibrations" - good times. Thanks for keeping the rotation broad and deep, RadioParadise!
Wonderful! Roll down the windows and turn on the speed control.
tajabone?
Love this song, but the whole album is superb....!
I can get lost in this song; if all of Senegal were like this song, I could spend eternity there.
calypsus_1 wrote:
BRAVO!
voices as this are not belong of a country or a region, belongs to all the humanity - 9.
BRAVO!
DaMoGan wrote:
I personally find the Muslim call to prayer quite beautiful.
YOU ARE A TERRORIST...!
CIA - come and get him/her!
Very anti-American...
tzzz...
I personally find the Muslim call to prayer quite beautiful.
YOU ARE A TERRORIST...!
CIA - come and get him/her!
Very anti-American...
tzzz...
AMAZING...!
PS
6.1....?
Of course - white middle-aged middle-class America hates "Niggers"
PS
6.1....?
Of course - white middle-aged middle-class America hates "Niggers"
calypsus_1 wrote:
Couldn't agree more.
voices as this are not belong of a country or a region, belongs to all the humanity - 9.
Couldn't agree more.
Yup, I was right! Good ear, huh?
i wonder if this man's voice was used in an Almodovar film "All About my Mother?" I'll have to look that up—-sounds so familiar unless there's a Spanish singer who sounds just like him?
Lots of soul, very smooth. Like the harmonica.
Love me some Ismael Lo!
Beautiful.
This is excellent. I wondered why the rating was so low but on reflection i dont suppose this is going to get the redneck vote, beautifull music or not
actionbias wrote:
I personally find the Muslim call to prayer quite beautiful.
some of it OK, but too much like like a muslim chant. Unfortunately that feature is anxiety producing because of radical islamists.
I personally find the Muslim call to prayer quite beautiful.
interesting... guitar part reminiscent of 'Water Jet Cilice/Self-Torture' by Andrew Bird. That would be a cool song to hear here... GREAT live.
Weak, not worth the bandwidth on RP
Geecheeboy wrote:
With all due respect, I think this comment is the masturbation. - 2.
With all due respect, I think folks should go easy on Calypsus. How many of us here are fluent in a second language? I respect anyone trying to learn English and if you're language isn't Indo-European, it's even harder. Anyway, I understood what Calypsus was trying to say.
With all due respect, I think this comment is the masturbation. - 2.
With all due respect, I think folks should go easy on Calypsus. How many of us here are fluent in a second language? I respect anyone trying to learn English and if you're language isn't Indo-European, it's even harder. Anyway, I understood what Calypsus was trying to say.
some of it OK, but too much like like a muslim chant. Unfortunately that feature is anxiety producing because of radical islamists.
for a few moments i thought i heard the opening strains to "john barleycorn must die"! perhaps my ears are too attuned to commercial radio, but this is very nice 6
"With all due respect, I think this comment is the masturbation. - 2."
WTF??
WTF??
calypsus_1 wrote:
With all due respect, I think this comment is the masturbation. - 2.
voices as this are not belong of a country or a region, belongs to all the humanity - 9.
With all due respect, I think this comment is the masturbation. - 2.
buzoo wrote:
I always find this a puzzling remark. Music by nature is repetitive.
That was good but a bit repetitive
I always find this a puzzling remark. Music by nature is repetitive.
calypsus_1 wrote:
voices as this are not belong of a country or a region, belongs to all the humanity - 9.
voices as this are not belong of a country or a region, belongs to all the humanity - 9.
I love this singer from Senegal. I hope he's still making music; I haven't heard from him lately- anybody know of any new music from him?
A song from this cd that I love is "dibi dibi rek". In the elevators of Dakar, Senegal (both of them), in 1996, this song was on endless loop. The elevators being slow, I heard "dibi dibi rek" many times. Many many times. I should probably be annoyed by it but instead every time I hear it I'm reminded of a glorious trip to Senegal.
And every time I hear a singer from Senegal on RP, well, that makes me happy, too. Love Youssou- hey, whattabout something from Youssou's new CD (Rokku Mi Rokka, I think it's called) on RP?
golazo wrote:
Enjoyable. This is why I listen to RP; whether good or bad, I am exposed to music I would never have known about. 8)
Could have said it better. What an opportunity to learn about others!
fatcatjb
(Sunny Sacramento)
golazo wrote:
Enjoyable. This is why I listen to RP; whether good or bad, I am exposed to music I would never have known about. 8)
my sentiments exactly...while I've never heard BAD music on RP, I certainly have heard things that did not appeal to me personally. Thanks to RP, my record collection is much richer, as is iTunes...record execs, I hope you get that last part
jjbix
(san diego)
Good stuff, more international flavor. Try finding any of this on commercial radio! GO RP!!
PeterRigg
(Lancashire, England)
Sweet, haunting, soulful voice.
Nothing left for me to say here. I couldn't agree more!!
That was good but a bit repetitive
very nice.
golazo wrote:
Enjoyable. This is why I listen to RP; whether good or bad, I am exposed to music I would never have known about. 8)
Could have said it better. What an opportunity to learn about others!
golazo wrote:
Enjoyable. This is why I listen to RP; whether good or bad, I am exposed to music I would never have known about. 8)
my sentiments exactly...while I've never heard BAD music on RP, I certainly have heard things that did not appeal to me personally. Thanks to RP, my record collection is much richer, as is iTunes...record execs, I hope you get that last part
Good stuff, more international flavor. Try finding any of this on commercial radio! GO RP!!
Sweet, haunting, soulful voice.
...for just a moment, at first, i thought i was hearing youssou's voice as well, but i didn't recognise the song and, upon listening more closely, i wondered who the vocalist actually was...
One of my all time favourite W. African artists along with Ali Farka Toure & Baaba Maal. Thanx for bringing this genre of music to the station.
This is very beautiful- only wish i knew what they we saying.epod34 wrote:
Thought this was Youssou N'Dour at first. If this group is the same nationality (Senegal), then the language is called Wolof.
I also thought it was N'Dour. Hate being wrong, but at least I have company!
apparently, some folks like this.....but i ain't among em' #-o
Very pleasant guitar and harmonica. Cut out the vocals and it would be a great song. With the vocals..........
Enjoyable. This is why I listen to RP; whether good or bad, I am exposed to music I would never have known about. 8)
be careful, bill...i think you are starting to nod off over the board...drool + electricity = sparks
luke850 wrote:
Alla ley play to much!
Funny... but I disagree... this is a great song.
Its the DEPRESSION HOUR on RP! Play something, ANYTHING a little perky. I\'d even go for Raffi at this point! This is as horrid as the last song! argh argh argh.
Thought this was Youssou N'Dour at first. If this group is the same nationality (Senegal), then the language is called Wolof.
\"Orbital, Imogen, Ismael....\" sounds like a fragment of an invocation :)
Great set.
The Twenty-first Century ain\'t all bad.
The Twenty-first Century ain\'t all bad.Originally Posted by maxjboxer:
What is the language? Arabic
my guess is that is senegalese...
What is the language? Arabic
nice
Senegal senegal siguil ndiguale
Gambia gambia oh siguil ndiguale
Amna benna ferie bougnou dane nane
Bateau le jola mi soukh sibir gueth gui
Xalebi migui dioye nane baye
Baye anna sama yaye boye
Baye neko dome anna yaye boye yaw
Senegal senegal siguil ndiguale
Gambia gambia oh siguil ndiguale
Mane baye migui dioye nane dome
Dome anna sa yaye boye
Dome neko baye anna yaye boye yam
Kone li firina ni yala reke sagne yala
Reke mane kon mome rekeu moy bour
Ndakh kepeu ko lath moune amnathi
Waye kon lii fir ndena ni senegal bena bopeleu
Senegal beneu bopeleu
Senegal beneu bopeleu
Bilay
Ken douko khar gnaro
Beneu bopeleu senegal
Faguarou diotna
Nagnou xolat sougnou bopeu bou bakh
Overall Meaning
The song "Khar" by Ismaël Lô is a tribute to his home country, Senegal. The lyrics express his feelings of love and pride for Senegal by mentioning different places in the country and also The Gambia. The repetition of "Senegal senegal siguil ndiguale" and "Gambia gambia oh siguil ndiguale" adds a sense of rhythm and melody to the song. Additionally, the lyrics mention the boat "le jola mi soukh sibir gueth gui" which is a traditional wooden boat that is commonly used for fishing in Senegal and The Gambia.
Ismaël Lô also mentions the names of different people in the song such as "baye anna sama yaye boye" and "dome anna sa yaye boye" which may refer to his family members or people he knows personally. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of migration by saying "ken douko khar gnaro" which translates to "let's not leave our land". This can be seen as a call to all Senegalese people to stay in their country and help build a better future.
Overall, "Khar" is a beautiful tribute to Senegal with heartfelt lyrics that showcase Ismaël Lô's love for his homeland. The song captures the essence of Senegal through its rhythm, melody and lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Senegal senegal siguil ndiguale
Senegal, Senegal, the place where I belong
Gambia gambia oh siguil ndiguale
Gambia, Gambia, oh the place where I belong
Amna benna ferie bougnou dane nane
I have a wife, her name is Bougnou Dane Nane
Bateau le jola mi soukh sibir gueth gui
The Jola boat is ready, don't forget the paddle and the anchor
Xalebi migui dioye nane baye
My younger brother Xalebi Dioye Nane is here
Baye anna sama yaye boye
My father's name is Sama Yaye Boye
Baye neko dome anna yaye boye yaw
My father's younger brother Dome Yaye Boye is here
Mane baye migui dioye nane dome
My elder brother Mane Baye Dioye Nane is here with us
Dome anna sa yaye boye
My uncle's name is Sa Yaye Boye
Dome neko baye anna yaye boye yam
My uncle's younger brother Baye Anna Yaye Boye Yam is also here
Kone li firina ni yala reke sagne yala
Life is not easy, you have to work hard to make ends meet
Reke mane kon mome rekeu moy bour
I have to keep going, I have no choice
Ndakh kepeu ko lath moune amnathi
But I will not forget where I come from
Waye kon lii fir ndena ni senegal bena bopeleu
That's why I love Senegal, it is my home
Senegal beneu bopeleu
Senegal, my dear home
Senegal beneu bopeleu
Senegal, my dear home
Bilay
(expression of agreement)
Ken douko khar gnaro
All is well, my friend
Beneu bopeleu senegal
Senegal, my dear home
Faguarou diotna
Let's continue, don't stop now
Nagnou xolat sougnou bopeu bou bakh
Let's pray and have faith, everything will be alright
Writer(s): ISMAEL LO
Contributed by Nathaniel W.