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Al Hadji (My Brother, Gone)

from The Great Peace by Kaira Ba

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This song pays homage to Diali's younger brother Al Hadji, who is named after the Hadj, the great pilgrimage to Mecca taken by many Muslims. He was a prolific musician and taught himself how to play every instrument he could find, though his best instrument was the djembe. Al Hadji passed away after returning from a European tour, surrounded by family and friends. He was 23. The lyrics of Al Hadji express that he was an amazing person who is dearly missed. The chorus, "Al Hadji dem na" means "Al Hadji is leaving us."

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from The Great Peace, released March 14, 2014

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Kaira Ba Pittsboro, North Carolina

Kaira Ba's music is steeped in ancient West African griot traditions, but propelled into the 21st century by the modernizing impulses of a rock band format. Cissokho's electrifying voice conveys timeless themes of mythology, migration, and and justice. Together, Kaira Ba's cross-continental music illuminates stories centuries-old; renewing their relevance in a globalized world. ... more

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