Habib Koité - N'Teri!

The song "N'Teri" is taken from the album "Afriki" by Habib Koité & Bamada (released 2007, cumbancha). The listener feels the message through the harmonies and rhythms created by the instruments & voices. The music is uninhibited, lyrical and poetic. Habib Koité (b. 1958 in Mali) is an internationally-known Malian musician who sings and plays the guitar. His supporting cast, Bamada, is a super-group of West African talent, including Kélétigui Diabaté playing balafon. Habib Koité is known for integrating a diversity of Malian styles into his repertoire. Habib's music crosses all kinds of barriers. Listen & Enjoy it.

Lyrics: "N'Teri" (My Friend)
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Dear friend, God has spoilt you
If I were in your place, I would have thanked him a hundred times over
But you know only too well, he is capable of everything

You, women to whom he gave the power to procreate
You will one day have a child who will be judged by his fellow beings
They will say that he has charisma, that he has personality
But these are things one observes

I am satisfied and I will follow you everywhere because I love you
The grandsons of "Kamadian Camara" have honoured me
I am satisfied with this good faith
Drissa Camara has put me on a pedestal, I am hopeful
The great Sylla family in Kayes, has too high a regard for me
I love you and I will follow you everywhere
You, Amadou and everyone, have too much respect for me

You met me with a smile;
God will return it to you You grasped my hands tightly
and filled me with your power
You invited me to sit in the shade of a tree
You gave me tea to drink
And I said to myself: my god, man is capable of wonders

For all those who have showed me a day of respect
I love you, follow you, and greet you, acknowledge you
Those who unite the masses, stay in front
Those who look after the masses, stay in front Source of hope and joy,
I will always be grateful to you
Because I am satisfied.

Category:

Music

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• Afriki
• Africa
• N'teri
• Nteri
• mali
• habib
• koite
• bamada
• bambara
• wolof
• folk
• reggae
• harmonica
• balafon
• violin
• guitar
• traditional
• dance
• chillout
• chill
• ambient
• world
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• tiad

[rickjames01234]

The master himself

[YouTooSay]

simplemente maravio

como mi novio de mali

[leisititine1]

L'Afrique tout en douceur!!

Magnifique voix!