Henry Mancini "Oluwa" and "Roots Theme" from "Roots" TV series

[Ezema25]

oluwa means God in yoruba a nigerian language

[Ezema25]

oluwa means God in yoruba

[anothershadeofcolor]

A truly great rendition. Mancini is and will always be known as one of those truly great originals.

[KianiKings]

Heart-rendering, could listen to this continuously and it would still take its toll on me... music of the soul, enchanting and liberating!

[writercord]

This really is a beautiful piece...it captures the essence of the mini series it accompanied so well...bravo, Mr. Mancini

[LovelyOnyx100]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[RGN07]

Oh wow! 5:04 could also be a tune for a war path gathering of the Sioux, Black Feet, Commanche and Cheyenne tribes in a Custer film. It's beautiful!!

[MagicMan90028]

Ise Oluwa was not written by Quincy Jones. It is a traditional Nigerian Christian praise song. The first version of the Hymn "Ise Oluwa" is found in the Church Missionary Society (CMS) Yoruba Hymn Book published in 1923. It was popularized in the TV mini-series Roots, sung by the incredible Letta Mbulu.

[planetolusola]

@MagicMan90028 Well spoken. Will post Letta Mbulu 'Ise Oluwa' on my channel in couple of days.

02/21/2012

[cosette1950]

it really is beautiful to hear and watch the artists play the theme

[molinmusic]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[LovelyOnyx]

Beautiful!

[tip862]

Absolutely Beautiful!! Thanks so much for posting! This music has always touched me very deeply. I was also able to view the interviews of Gerald Fried and Quincy Jones discussing the music for Roots and everything that transpired.  Truly great gifts they have given us!