Keneh
from Miro by Seckou Keita
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Keneh (Space)
Language: Mandinka & Malinke
Language: Mandinka & Malinke
lyrics
I have run far but I have never left
I was close to my destination but I realise I was not far away.
My hands on my head, my eyes looking around, I feel I am abroad, but I am at home.
My words were not landing in the right places.
It’s hard to find one’s space. My Dad is behind me.
It’s hard to find one’s space. My Mum is on my feet.
Is that me or you in this space? It is hard to find the space I'm looking for.
Where is this space?
How can I find it when from top to toe there is someone with something to say?
Uncle is next to me, Auntie is next to me,
Older brother is next to me, younger brother is next to me, with their partners as well.
Everyday there is judgement but no one to end it or stop the talk.
Everyday crying but no reason why.
If this is your life, you must learn to accept it and love it.
If that is the choice you are born into, work together.
To find your own space is hard but tolerance works.
Everyday crying and everyday judgement.
My mother is around me, my father is around me, my brother is around me.
But don't just focus on the negative side because this is all part of the spice of life.
I was close to my destination but I realise I was not far away.
My hands on my head, my eyes looking around, I feel I am abroad, but I am at home.
My words were not landing in the right places.
It’s hard to find one’s space. My Dad is behind me.
It’s hard to find one’s space. My Mum is on my feet.
Is that me or you in this space? It is hard to find the space I'm looking for.
Where is this space?
How can I find it when from top to toe there is someone with something to say?
Uncle is next to me, Auntie is next to me,
Older brother is next to me, younger brother is next to me, with their partners as well.
Everyday there is judgement but no one to end it or stop the talk.
Everyday crying but no reason why.
If this is your life, you must learn to accept it and love it.
If that is the choice you are born into, work together.
To find your own space is hard but tolerance works.
Everyday crying and everyday judgement.
My mother is around me, my father is around me, my brother is around me.
But don't just focus on the negative side because this is all part of the spice of life.
credits
from Miro,
released October 1, 2012
Kora, vocals, shakers, dun dun & djembe Seckou Keita
Bass Michel 'Pata' Salazar
Cajon Juan 'Luz Brillante' Alarcon
Guitars Djekoria Mory Kante
Balafon Adama Bilorou Dembele
Vocals Mariama Kouyate & Binta Suso
Shakers Vicente Arrencibia
Kora, vocals, shakers, dun dun & djembe Seckou Keita
Bass Michel 'Pata' Salazar
Cajon Juan 'Luz Brillante' Alarcon
Guitars Djekoria Mory Kante
Balafon Adama Bilorou Dembele
Vocals Mariama Kouyate & Binta Suso
Shakers Vicente Arrencibia
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Seckou Keita UK
Seckou Keita is one of the leaders of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing the traditional forms and instruments with those of other cultures.
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May 11London, UK
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Jul 21Hatfield, UK
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Aug 18Wareham, UK
discography
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Nov 2006 -
Feb 2003
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