This song was recently selected by Coca-Cola ($COKE) to be the company’s theme for its sponsorship of the 2010 World Cup soccer championship in South Africa. K’Naan wrote the song after escaping Somalia.
It’s been said a billion times, and it deserves another mention, Forest Whitaker’s performance as ex-Ugandan Dictator Idi Amin is amazing. The story is actually seen from the eyes of Amin’s personal physician, a young Scottish doctor wanting a bit of an adventure. Suffice it to say, he got more than he bargained for.
Known as the blind couple from Mali (Western Africa), Amadou and Mariam’s Sabali is ..soothing.. electrical.. pop… charming.
Amadou & Mariam – Sabali [OFFICIAL FULL VIDEO] – Funny bloopers are a click away
Link: Amadou et Mariam
I am just captivated by this song. Take a few minutes to listen and be enchanted….
Daby Touré – Iris
It is worth the 99 cents from itunes or amazon.
Links:
Daby Touré on the Real World Records Label
Video of a live performance of Iris
