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Mbolo (Unity)

from The Great Peace by Kaira Ba

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Mbolo can be translated as “Unity". Diali demonstrates Mbolo by removing one of his metal bracelets from his wrist: with only one, there can be no sound when he shakes his fist, but once you add a second and a third, the sound emerges. This is the power of Mbolo, or coming together to raise our voices. It means we can't accomplish everything alone. We need compatriots. We need friends and allies. Diali sings: “no matter where you are from or who you are, we need to come together.” The chorus “Mbolo moy sunu dole" means there is great power in our common strength.

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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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