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Talibe (Our Lost Boys)

from The Great Peace by Kaira Ba

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Diali’s mom, Mossu Keba Diebate, would sing this tune as a lullaby to Diali’s nephew, Mamadou, when he was a young child. From memory, Mamadou picked up the tune on his kora. Years later, after Mossu Keba’s death, Diali borrowed this tune from Mamadou (as often happens) and wrote lyrics for it that speak about orphaned children (called “talibe”) in Senegal. When Diali sings the chorus, he is calling out to the Talibe, reminding us that each child is precious and should be honored and cared for.

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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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