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Old From The New

from Remedy by Mankala

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This song talks about clearing out old things and old thoughts and moving on in life with positivity... but without forgetting our traditions and where our roots come from. This recording also features backing vocals from South African choir "Amaqhawe" who we met whiles they were on their UK tour with Project Zulu. We feel blessed and grateful for this musical collaboration...

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When you don’t know what’s true can you give me one groove?
Take the old from the new tell me “fair trade for who?”
When the river’s so strong carries you all along
In the darkness of night we’re gonna show you what’s right

When you don’t know what’s true can you give me one groove?
Take the old from the new tell me, “who’s harming who?”
If the masses unite we can carry one fight
From the journey inside to the people with pride

When traditions are lost gonna find to your cost
That the sea has the might and the mountains the height
To withstand all the years or allay all your fears
Cause we’re drying our tears, whilst the Mother Nature’s crying...

And the rivers flood, her anger is shaking the earth from above
We’ve gotta lift her back up!

People of the revolution, children of the earth
Be proud of your traditions and their evolution
Take pride in yourself be proud of your worth
Lift her back up my friends....Lift her back up

Take the old from the new, take the old from the new,
When you don’t know what’s just true Take the old from the new...

credits

from Remedy, released October 26, 2013
Old From The New - Written by S.Zeko / M.Leaver / C. de Juan / Amaqhawe (Mandla Mahlala, Thobile Mahlaba, Bhekani Shabangu, Thokozani Vilakazi & Monica Ngwenya)

Recording musicians:
Lisa Cherian: Congas
Christian De Juan: Electric & acoustic guitar, bass, backing vocals, djembe
Justin Fellows: Drum kit
Dale Hambridge: keyboards
Mark Leaver: Lead & backing vocals
Paul Marshall: Baritone backing vocals
Nick Malcolm: Trumpet
Ben Plocki: Baritone sax
Liam Treasure: Trombone
Simwinji Zeko: Guitar, backing vocals
Amaqhawe Choir: Backing vocals (Mandla Mahlala, Thobile Mahlaba, Bhekani Shabangu, Thokozani Vilakazi & Monica Ngwenya)

Recorded & mixed by Christian de Juan
A Global Wave Of Sound & Mankala Band production

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Mankala Bristol, UK

Formed by a multi-national collective with a common love for African music, Mankala’s sound is greatly influenced by a variety of styles, from the joyous sounds of Soukous and Township to the hypnotic grooves of Afro-Beat and the Desert Blues, forging ‘original high energy African fusion Music’ with a distinctive style and a positive message. ... more

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