Kouma
from Miro by Seckou Keita
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Kouma (Words)
Language: Mandinka
Language: Mandinka
lyrics
Please tell him. Tell him not to misinterpret my words.
I'm talking to those who listen carefully.
A mentor gives advice; a griot sings his truth,
Someone who speaks likes his words but must remember that those words will be repeated many times.
Please tell him not to misunderstand what I am trying to say.
Please do not destroy their meaning.
A griot will choose their words carefully.
I send my words to you but you will try to hear what I am not saying.
I know you are clever but that is not my intention. Do not read between the lines or choose what you want to hear.
A trouser with only one leg full of words will fall over. You must get the other side of the argument and fill the other leg.
We have two ears, two eyes but one mouth.
Listen with both ears, watch with both eyes but speak only once.
When you say something, be careful and make sure you only have to say it once.
For goodness sake let’s not re-interpret the truth. Don't make it up.
Sometimes words have different meanings so be careful that you understand correctly.
It is not always easy to see the good in someone and what they do until much later.
Don't make me say something I didn't say or suggest I did something I didn't do.
You may not fully understand what I am saying now, so wait until you do before you speak.
I'm talking to those who listen carefully.
A mentor gives advice; a griot sings his truth,
Someone who speaks likes his words but must remember that those words will be repeated many times.
Please tell him not to misunderstand what I am trying to say.
Please do not destroy their meaning.
A griot will choose their words carefully.
I send my words to you but you will try to hear what I am not saying.
I know you are clever but that is not my intention. Do not read between the lines or choose what you want to hear.
A trouser with only one leg full of words will fall over. You must get the other side of the argument and fill the other leg.
We have two ears, two eyes but one mouth.
Listen with both ears, watch with both eyes but speak only once.
When you say something, be careful and make sure you only have to say it once.
For goodness sake let’s not re-interpret the truth. Don't make it up.
Sometimes words have different meanings so be careful that you understand correctly.
It is not always easy to see the good in someone and what they do until much later.
Don't make me say something I didn't say or suggest I did something I didn't do.
You may not fully understand what I am saying now, so wait until you do before you speak.
credits
from Miro,
released October 1, 2012
Kora, vocals & djembe Seckou Keita
Bass Michel 'Pata' Salazar
Calabash Sura Susso
Guitar and shakers Modeste Hugues
Maracas Cimarron arranged by Carlos Rojas
Balafon Adama Bilorou Dembele
Flute Dramane Dembele
Vocals Binta Suso and Mariama Kouyate
Kora, vocals & djembe Seckou Keita
Bass Michel 'Pata' Salazar
Calabash Sura Susso
Guitar and shakers Modeste Hugues
Maracas Cimarron arranged by Carlos Rojas
Balafon Adama Bilorou Dembele
Flute Dramane Dembele
Vocals Binta Suso and Mariama Kouyate
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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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Feb 2003
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