Uploaded by ambreginny on Jun 2, 2008
One of the earliest songs of RAM and was even a soundtrack to the 1993 Tom Hanks' movie "Philadelphia".
The Ibo or Igbo is an ethnic group in West Africa. In Haitian vodou, it is a "nation" honored and recognized within the practice that some Haitians trace their ancestry to. It is said the song (rhythm) is of the Igbo people who lived in Elele, Nigeria and were transported to Haiti as slaves. Hence the title "Ibo lele" and the hommage.
Background: RAM (stands for the initial of its founder) is one of the most prominent vodou-themed bands in Rasin (roots) music. Created in 1990 by Richard A. Morse (mother is Emerante de Pradines, Haitian folklore dancer and singer) who moved to Port-au-Prince, seeking to explore Haitian and Caribbean music, RAM is known for its interesting fusion of traditional music and rock n' roll. As beloved as they are and known for being the people's voice, the group has survived kidnapping threats, assissination threats because of their tendency to speak out against government regimes in their music.
Richard, and his wife Lunise are the group's lead singers.
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Best wishes from Brazil to Haiti, I really hope you guys get the best and can rebuild your country and bring happiness and confort to your preople. Dont matter what some history books says, you were the first to abolish slavery, the first country to say every one is equal, hope that no duvalier or some other ignorant fool take the lead of your country again. Take care.
1 year ago 15
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Merci Ambre! cette chanson me rappelle combien notre culture est riche!
2 years ago 3
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Mezanmi tande yon tanbou
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love this
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Ya damn right pal!! We're a part of africa after all XD
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I love Haiti and Haitians.I especially respect the achievement of Haiti as the first independent black country in the world.Which inspired many African countries to seek self governance.
Many Haitians truly physically resemble the Igbos of southeast Nigeria.Ibo lele in Igbo language actually means "ibo come and see"
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real bull shit
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f this song
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@nouzimizik yea I was jusat saying that back in Haiti when the song came out I couldn't tell what he was saying
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@Plaisir09 HE SPEAK ENGLISH IN DA BEGINNING DUDE
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anybody else has a meaning of what ibo lele means?
MegaPrincelove 2 years ago
Please refer to the description of the video.
ambreginny 2 years ago