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Rhythm For Sounds

from Remedy by Mankala

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This song, based on a samba groove, features master percussionist Jon Hardeman (Ilu Axe) and is one of the very early Mankala grooves, originally called "Baye Bayo", which was recorded as a demo years ago and never released. During the Remedy album recording sessions, we re-worked and rearranged it and with the addition of Marks new lyrics, renamed it to Rhythm For Sounds...

lyrics

And so your walking in the fields
with the sun beating down
There's a song in the air
And there's sweat on your brow
You've travelled so far
Just on what's in the jar...
You've got pennies for pounds
Rhythm for sounds
No political ambition
Just community foundation
Give me rhythmic inspiration
With melodic intonation
There's no incorrect decision
To help build a generation
If you've got a greater vision
Help your brother keep your patience.
Help your brother keep your patience...
Now you running in the fields....
With the sun beating down…

credits

from Remedy, track released October 26, 2013
Rhythm For Sounds - written by C. de Juan, M.Leaver, J.Hardeman, O.Makessa, J.Newman

Recording musicians:
Christian de Juan: Guitars, bass, backing vocals
Dale Hambridge: Keyboards
John Hardeman: Surdos, tamborim, triangle, frijideira, pandeiro, cuica, ad lib vocals
Mark Leaver: Lead & backing vocals
Jack McCarthy: Congas
Jason Newman: Drum Kit

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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