Here's what I make of it: Oh, Magen (Oh, Magen) Oh, Magen (Oh, Magen) when shall I see my home when shall I see my destiny? I shall never forget my home I leave my mother I leave my father I leave them far away I leave them far away nee nah? I shall never forget my home Or maybe it's I shall never forget my own
This is typical basic Gambian performers or not performing to their fullest potential. Guinea, Mali Senegal (who don't often use Djembe) do not speak English to have incorporated such riff, definitely Gambians.
Yes- definitely local Gambian lads! This was the only song they did that was in English.They said it was a hybrid music. Dowda and his band wanted to get their music out from Kololi and with youtube we had the means to do it.
@throbule Gainde (by youssou ndour) is the first thing in Senegalese music that has percussions sounding like Djembe. Before that no one else in Senegal incorporated Djembe with Mbalax while Ifang Bondi of the Gambia were doing this style. Do you know how old Ifang's "Atis Atis" or sutukung?
They are the reason why Bao bab covered sutukung. You'll find thousands of Djembe players (non African in EU, USA and even in Indonesia). My comment is true and the truth should always be told.
It's not fake- the recording of our friend Dowda and his band was done independently from the video- so the video is not in synch, but it is the band who are playing!
I used to work for therecordpool . com but it got lost in a purchase acquisition by the company I work for now, Digital 1 Media. (i work for PCDJ the dj division and the radio division)
I remember getting turned on to Akon before he blew up, and to a great indy label from Capetown called African Dope, it was cool to hear the tribal african rhythm influence in their stuff.
Jembe is the name of the drums, cora (should be spelled Kora) is the African harp one can see on this video, so I doubt very much that this group is called Jembe Cora - the name of the group is The African Heritage Band of West Africa. :)
AWESOME! I just bought a handmade drum from Gambia at the UVAPAPA in Villa Grove, CO! Maybe one of these guys helped make it! :-) NICE! I love these drums.
this makes me smile they look so happy
woooo401 1 month ago
*djembe
sugarbootz 2 months ago
That beauty is full of harmony!
jober550 8 months ago
this my shit lmao i listen to this everyday
MrCaseallday 9 months ago
so beautiful!!
*dances*
Snaffle 1 year ago
Love it!
The Chinese Yueju Operas voices are not in sych with the actions either. That's the way their movies are.
EarthaKit2 1 year ago
manchester musicians type that in chek ma vid out
shnugz786 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS!
BazzyFrazzy 1 year ago
COOL
pushupful 1 year ago
*Whats to dance
ElvisLivesUpstairs 2 years ago
que barulhada .....
TheMysticreggae 2 years ago
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is this on i tunes
sunshinesmilenrg 2 years ago
i love this typa music even tho its wierd! xx
angelbabe12xx 2 years ago
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Keep on rocking Kunta Kinte! Haha!
joenstromhelleberg 2 years ago
Are you as foolish as you sound/
wachaushenzi 2 years ago 2
круто! "сool" ^^
StivFroMBalance 2 years ago
What is the name of the Song?
michig911 2 years ago
Great music!
michig911 2 years ago 2
pappyfiddle 3 years ago
i thought it was Home Again, Home Again, insted of Oh Magen
schnandet 3 years ago 9
djemb it loud :P
snakko 3 years ago
would you tell me the lyric of this song. i love this!!!!
hiyokuobrand 3 years ago
Lo mejor
jamurro 3 years ago
respect...
agent9752 3 years ago
when they do in their mother/father- languages, its much mor identic, but anyway, this is very nice-RESPECT
alltoafrica 3 years ago
nice hat!!!
carlosrootss 3 years ago
This is typical basic Gambian performers or not performing to their fullest potential. Guinea, Mali Senegal (who don't often use Djembe) do not speak English to have incorporated such riff, definitely Gambians.
jPapa2008 3 years ago
Yes- definitely local Gambian lads! This was the only song they did that was in English.They said it was a hybrid music. Dowda and his band wanted to get their music out from Kololi and with youtube we had the means to do it.
snellr 3 years ago
the song is in english?
Zeebrugge1918 3 years ago
@jPapa2008:
How long is it since you've been to Senegal?
Senegal has tens of thousands of Djembe players.
There are Djembes in every town you visit and almost every group uses them, especially in Mbalax music.
throbule 1 year ago
@throbule Gainde (by youssou ndour) is the first thing in Senegalese music that has percussions sounding like Djembe. Before that no one else in Senegal incorporated Djembe with Mbalax while Ifang Bondi of the Gambia were doing this style. Do you know how old Ifang's "Atis Atis" or sutukung?
They are the reason why Bao bab covered sutukung. You'll find thousands of Djembe players (non African in EU, USA and even in Indonesia). My comment is true and the truth should always be told.
jPapa2008 1 year ago
@jPapa2008:
Yes yes, whatever - but your original statement saying Senegalese don't often use Djembe was totally wrong.
throbule 1 year ago
@throbule I haven't heard any current senegalese mbalax artist using the djembe despite the sudden popularity of the Djembe among non pro people.
My statement perhaps should have been written "Senegal do not often use the Djembe to have incorporated such riff"
and sing it in English
History of Senegal on d percussions:
* Senegal focused on Timbale Drums
* and like right now with Djembe, bands there weren't the first to use sabar in guitar bands w full drums kits
Don't argue.
jPapa2008 1 year ago
this is good
mzdaish 5 months ago
this is fake the music stop and yet the drummers are still beating
nufflove4u 3 years ago
It's not fake- the recording of our friend Dowda and his band was done independently from the video- so the video is not in synch, but it is the band who are playing!
snellr 3 years ago
Is this music from Sierra Leone? They are singing in krio.
fsg1965 3 years ago
Ohhh! this is super :D
PlexonCZ 4 years ago
i am a Mandinka by tribe but this is definitely not tippical Mandinka traditional music.
mari76rich 4 years ago
Que musica tan maravillosa
Rudnar23 4 years ago
great video
soulwedgie 4 years ago
makes me want to smoke a spliff!!
biggugly0402 4 years ago 7
lol me to
jpfourie2020 4 years ago 2
Fantastic.
more like this please.
I used to work for therecordpool . com but it got lost in a purchase acquisition by the company I work for now, Digital 1 Media. (i work for PCDJ the dj division and the radio division)
I remember getting turned on to Akon before he blew up, and to a great indy label from Capetown called African Dope, it was cool to hear the tribal african rhythm influence in their stuff.
technorganic 4 years ago
WOOOW SA BUKUR... :P
dominus997 4 years ago
i love african music makes me feel like i'm home thank you for posting it
cecelia15 4 years ago 2
Awesome!!!Amazing!!!
Makitur 4 years ago
African music makes me happy. Love africa
DesiGilmore 4 years ago
i love africa
moprix 4 years ago
Hey Jembe Cora, can you come to California and perform?
Please Email me asap.
StevePetersen1 5 years ago
Jembe is the name of the drums, cora (should be spelled Kora) is the African harp one can see on this video, so I doubt very much that this group is called Jembe Cora - the name of the group is The African Heritage Band of West Africa. :)
Vierotchka 4 years ago
Amazing stuff... there's so much more of beautiful music in this world than just rnb io-op and "blow the candle light take your pants off" music :)
Mesmerizing
puregraphite 5 years ago
AWESOME!I'm from the Gambia and it seems like they are talking to me, it's been 10 years since I was back home.Love from New York Peace brothers.
pauloyeh 5 years ago
Truly splendid!
Gerifit 5 years ago
jembes sound so cool
unclezesta 5 years ago
amazing
FEHN 5 years ago
AWESOME! I just bought a handmade drum from Gambia at the UVAPAPA in Villa Grove, CO! Maybe one of these guys helped make it! :-) NICE! I love these drums.
salidabiker 5 years ago
omg i know how to dance to african and i like this song so guess wat im going to dance to it
kanataacuniha 5 years ago
Absolutely Amazing
lisaloves1 5 years ago
super!
korabek 5 years ago
sounds just like Junkanoo from the Bahamas
rogersmith10 5 years ago