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Shadows Of Chaisa

from Remedy by Mankala

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lyrics

On the road to Kalomo searching for the lost soul of Africa
Tell me why there are people sleeping homeless in the town?
It’s a long way from Kasama, moonchild in the shadows of Pelindaba
Tell me why crazy young men lie with guns on the ground?
In the valleys of Tugela, rivers running wild...
Tell me why shadowed fighters are no older than a child?
In the mountains are warriors fighting where Kaguvi died
And over oceans are brothers shouting “Peace oh worldwide”

Sungura, sungura, voice of the people (One vibe, one way forward)
Chaisa, Chaisa, story of the soul...(Give it more energy)
Sungura, Sungura, heartbeat of the people
Chaisa, Chaisa, one rhythm for the world...

There is only one type of consciousness that keeps us all as one
Travelling many different pathways where the demon battles love
There is only one type of restlessness that keeps us riding high
That’s the man who shouts “Chaisa” and does whats right

Lisazi li fitile, mutalime hande
(Lozi: The sun has arrived, look carefully around you)
Now you're feeling lighter laughing for a brighter way
Letani chikonde, kamutora luyando
(Nyanja and Tonga: Bring the love, take the love)
Breaking down the weapons from the barrel to the leather handle
Kamutelela bantu mazuba asika ye eh
(Tonga: Listen carefully people, our days have arrived)
Now the chains and shackles falling, crashing at our feet...
Ndakabona bantu balayanda luyando ye eh...
(Tonga: I saw the people want and need love)
It’s the music of love and the people that we meet...

credits

from Remedy, track released October 26, 2013
Shadows Of Chaisa - written by S.Zeko, M.Leaver, C. de Juan

Recording musicians:
Lisa Cherian: Congas
Christian de Juan: Guitar, backing vocals, percussions
Justin Fellows: Drum Kit
Dale Hambridge: Keyboards
Mark Leaver: Lead & backing vocals
Paul Marshall: Bass, baritone backing vocals
Nick Malcolm: Trumpet
Ben Plocki: Baritone sax
Liam Treasure: Trombone
Simwinji Zeko: Guitar, lead & backing vocals

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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