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Sudan Archives: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Category: inspiration
Betty Davis
Hey Hey Stranger
I hear that they call you the lone ranger
They say you love to live in the saddle
Is it true you want to high ho my silver
Giddy up you can try lawd have mercy
I will take that ride with you
I’m mighty thirsty
For love any kind of love but I do prefer
That it be good love
Hey hey stranger
I hear I fear my heart might be in danger
They say that you’re a fast shootin’ papa
And when you want it you take it just like an outlaw
Giddy up you can try lawd have mercy
I will take that ride with you I’m mighty thirsty
For a man any kind of man but I do prefer
That it be a good man
Hey hey stranger
I hear that they call you the lone ranger
They say you love to love in the saddle
Well when I’m through with you
You’re ridin days will be over
Giddy up you can try lawd have mercy
I will take that ride with you I’m mighty thirsty
Giddy up you can try lawd have mercy
I will take that ride with you I’m mighty thirsty
Giddy up you can try lawd have mercy
I will take that ride with you I’m mighty thirsty
I will take that ride with you I’m mighty thirsty
Is it true you want to high ho my silver
Is it true you want to high ho my silver
It’s so good it’s so good
Sampha
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
I imagine those golden skies
Window down and we’re caught in flight
You can let the breeze, let the breeze cool you
And I hope the wind blows out those fires of doubt
Window down and we’re caught in flight
You can let the breeze, let the breeze cool you
And I hope the wind blows out those fires of doubt
If there’s a monster inside of you
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
But fade out lover, yeah
We need time to recover, yeah
Or you can have a wish, have a wish on me, me, me
(I know it makes you feel at ease, how could I disagree)
We need time to recover, yeah
Or you can have a wish, have a wish on me, me, me
(I know it makes you feel at ease, how could I disagree)
If there’s a monster inside of you
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
We suppress concerns habitually
You take away that apathy
It means you mean somethin’ to me
I need assistance beyond my dreams
A fire beneath the dream
A calm sea in anarchy
How do you smile, you smile at ease
My desire burns beneath
You take away that apathy
It means you mean somethin’ to me
I need assistance beyond my dreams
A fire beneath the dream
A calm sea in anarchy
How do you smile, you smile at ease
My desire burns beneath
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes
If there’s a monster inside of you
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
Well, I’m gonna keep it clear
I wish it would take all its things and go
There’s no more we need to know
Alice Coltrane
“At the heart of her music and life was a deep spirituality and a generosity of spirit, rather than an overbearing ego.”
Listen in to a great portrait of her life on BBC radio 3.
Timeless
Digging out some vinyl I haven’t listened to in a good while.
Skip to ‘Carry Me’
Skip to 1.50. On repeat. “Mama can you carry me!”
Mbongwana Star
“Mbongwana Star (‘Mbongwana’ meaning ‘change’) are a newly formed band from Kinshasa, Congo. Tired of the pre-conceptions around African music, they’re creating their own identity, fusing traditional Congolese rhythms with post punk and electronics. Full of energy and utterly original, here’s a brand new track from their forthcoming album.”
Liking the trippy psychedelic grooves. On the wish list.
It’s great to learn that Congolese musicians are fighting against ‘pre-conceptions’ about African music.
And what, with all the heinous activity happening out it’s great to hear such well crafted music. Enjoy!