In rummaging through my computer the other day I stumbled upon another video by that great Malian diva Kandia Kouyaté from her very first appearance on Malian television. I have posted two songs from this same concert before (here and here). But watching this I was again bowled over by the sheer power of her presence - at the age of only 18 (!) - and the total command she displays.
Look for yourself:
Note the cheeky look, after 0'48, followed by that heartmelting smile: isn't she just incredible?!
I gather the song is about good deeds (wale gnouma), about gratitude (wale gnoumandon) and about ingratitude (wale gnoumandonbaliya).
It's just that a mere "thank you" seems so insignificant after watching such a brilliant performance....
It seems that Djeli Kandia of Kita sings to the people who helped her,improvising on an light interpretation of Soundjata.
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Thanks.
wow. so great. tears. i am so appreciative of this and all the other great music you have compiled here. your detailed work is so welcomed. Thank you.
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