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Acabwayla Dance Mix (Zambian)
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IJenNeh's dance tune taken from a traditional Zambian hymn sung in the Pemba language. IJenNeh added instruments and exciting vocals to turn this african gospel tune into a dance mix.
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IJenNeh pronoucned (eye gin nay) means Heaven. IJenNeh is an unique combination of Reggae, African, Gospel, and blues. Our music is lively & positive.
IJenNeh is an unique combination of Reggae, African, Gospel, Blues and Beatbox. Echoes of the Blind, was the first group organized by Lasana Kanneh (music director of IJenNeh), and based in Monrovia, Liberia. This group was composed of eight blind men who sang for food on the war ravaged streets of Liberia. Lasana remembers singing in the midst of rebel fighting with bullets flying over their heads. At different points, he was forced to sing for infamous war lords. While the former groups were all acappella, IJenNeh has added instruments and our signature drums. This has created our unique sound with outstanding vocals and pulsating beats.
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Peak #39
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Words:Folk Zambian hymn; Music: Lasana Kanneh
Rights
IJenNeh (c) 2010
Uploaded
August 03, 2010
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:51
Story behind the song
Lasana first heard this song in Liberia, West Africa in the late 80s. Lasana's 2nd version of this song is on the "All Things Bright" cd which is slower. This third version is faster and features instruments.
Lyrics
The lyrics are in the Pemba language from Zambia in Southern Africa. Acabwayla means "Jesus is coming again".
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Mr Grant
Nov 27, 2010
What can I say? Wonderful song with a wonderful rhythm to it. Just a joy to listen to.