I watched this short doco on an African band called Tinariwen, I won't repeat whats already said but I personally found it quite revealing. I've listened to a lot of their music (which is a must - whatever music you're in to) and I've often wondered what they're actually singing about. But now I know, I reckon in a way you don't need to understand the lyrics to have an idea of the sentiment behind their sound.
We were with a friend last night who's heading to Ghana in order to set up eco centre style accommodation... this also led to enlightening chats about how to pooh green-friendly. Think - buckets etc.! Anyway, It was interesting chatting to him about some of the terrible things that have happened and still are heppening in Africa and yet sadly, rarely even crosses our minds. The guy's incredibly ambitious and with a heart of gold which I think is what the place needs - if not the world.
Right, well... that's me, over an out.
2 comments:
Thank you for sharing the video ... it was quite interesting. It was also sad and hopeful ... all at the same time.
I like your blog ... you have a nice writing style and interesting subjects!
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Thanks small footprints.
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