Tig Linn- Yes We Can

African and Irish musicians came together to mark Obama's imminent visit to Ireland and thought about the great hope he gave to people around the world when he first came to office. They wondered what messages of hope he had for Ireland today and what messages we have for him. The result was this song, Tig Linn- Yes We Can. The lyrics in Irish and Yoruba encourage him to be aware and not to lose that vision. 'Bí aire. Ná chiall an fís'
For more information; bodhranfleming@gmail.com

Produced/ Concept by Brian Fleming
Engineered by Graham Watson at Red hand Bottling Company Studios
Video Editing Johnny White, Seanchas Productions
Song 'Aye O' by Solomon Ijigade
Reel 'Yes We Can' Gwenn Frin
Additional Lyrics Colm O Snodaigh
Barack Obama

Uilleann Pipes: Eoin Dillon (Kila)
Flute Gwenn Frin (De jimbe)

Main Vocals: Solomon Ijigade
Colm O Snodaigh (Kila)
Nono Madolo (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Esosa Ighodaro (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Justine Nantale (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Barack Obama




Bass: Brian 'Toolbox' O Toole (De jimbe)
Drums Hugh O Byrne (De jimbe)
Percussion Brian Fleming (De jimbe)
Guitar Graham Watson

Additional vocals: Abisoye Ijigade
Aisling McCormick (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Alice Burke (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Claire Bell
Dan Forde (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Graham Watson
Larry Ojelade
Lydia Monds (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Mercy Eniola (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Philip McKinley (Discovery Gospel Choir)
Stig McDermott (Discovery Gospel Choir)

Children; Chloe O Byrne
Lauren Nantale
Daisy Watson
Billy Watson
Lucas Goodman O Snodaigh
Daniel Ijigade

Thanks also to Gabriel Uche Akujobe and Roisin Dexter for support and inspiration

Category:

Music

Tags:

• barack obama song
• Corrigan
• Corrigan Brothers
• Obama is Irish

[AnyHolla]

Great Video.. Great Voices.. Love it!! :)

[AshDobMwa]

Brilliant!!! Absolutely splendiferous!

[IrishBez]

BRILLIANT

Any chance you could post the ARISE ARISE performance on TV3 last night.

[TrishGroves]

Love the blend of Irish wind instruments and earthy African bass and harmony - it's a fusion that works really well. A real message of hope. More please!

[CarenKennedyWrites]

Beautiful