Alpha Yaya Diallo — Yé ké yé ké
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radioparadise9 wrote:
Karma is a funny thing
I presume you live in what is now Covid-land
... to get to the next level ... embrace those you love
All this talk of viruses, as if this song wasn't CATCHY enough already. *bahdumtish*
Karma is a funny thing
I presume you live in what is now Covid-land
... to get to the next level ... embrace those you love
All this talk of viruses, as if this song wasn't CATCHY enough already. *bahdumtish*
TonyBear wrote:
Mory Kante's version is not a remix, it's the original, from 1987 actually.
Mory Kante version was remixed into a house music club hit in 90s - great to hear the this version for the first time.
Mory Kante's version is not a remix, it's the original, from 1987 actually.
Great documentary about Alpha Yaya Diallo: https://vimeo.com/139745939
As a former Yembe player I can only appreciate the craftmanship of these players.
Hoosfoos wrote:
Karma is a funny thing
I presume you live in what is now Covid-land
... to get to the next level ... embrace those you love
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
Karma is a funny thing
I presume you live in what is now Covid-land
... to get to the next level ... embrace those you love
joetekubi wrote:
--> In that case, check out the recordings by African Guitar Summit (of which he's a member)! You'll love them.
I find the new generation of African musicians a lot more interesting than the older guys like Fela and Papa Wembe.
More cross-cultural and blending of influences and rhythms.
More cross-cultural and blending of influences and rhythms.
--> In that case, check out the recordings by African Guitar Summit (of which he's a member)! You'll love them.
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
MORE LIKE THIS
I've probably already written this, but I Love this song!
Yes! One of my oldtime favourites. Fantastic voice and rythm. Thanks for putting it up
Love this song!
I knew the version of Mory Kanté, also good!
I knew the version of Mory Kanté, also good!
I love the 'squiggly" string sounds. And when they sing Ye ke Yeke.
Wow! Know this tune from Fatala, a band that visited Seattle in the 1990s. This one has a positively Balkan, on your toes lightness! RP you are something I am grateful for.
enkay wrote:
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
Boom! Headshot.
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
Boom! Headshot.
I LOVE this song! I have heard it on the radio over the decades but I never knew how to
find its name! Thank you Radio Paradise. I'm going to send you another donation right now!
Linda in Santa Cruz
find its name! Thank you Radio Paradise. I'm going to send you another donation right now!
Linda in Santa Cruz
I find the new generation of African musicians a lot more interesting than the older guys like Fela and Papa Wembe.
More cross-cultural and blending of influences and rhythms.
More cross-cultural and blending of influences and rhythms.
enkay wrote:
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
Hear! Hear! Well said! And thanks for the research into this commenter's history.
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
Hear! Hear! Well said! And thanks for the research into this commenter's history.
jmkate wrote:
You can't. You have to turn it off.
How could anyone possibly sit still during this?
You can't. You have to turn it off.
I can almost hear
"i'm the one the one you love
yep yep yep yep yeah"
"i'm the one the one you love
yep yep yep yep yeah"
How could anyone possibly sit still during this?
Hoosfoos wrote:
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
You are the very definition of a hater. Not just because of the insufferable witlessness of your comment but because I note that more than half of your song ratings have been a 1. Why are you listening to this station if you rate more songs a 1 than you have voted 2-10 combined? Why even listen to music at all if it brings out such loathing in you?
This track is simply amazing the cross rythmns are Jaw Dropping such a talented Band he has around him... Keep them coming Bill, and how that comment was hatched below me I really cant understand...the pepeq
enkay wrote:
Congratulations! You have won the Ignorant Insensitive Ass Of The Month award.
You must be so proud.
good reply, my opinion!
Congratulations! You have won the Ignorant Insensitive Ass Of The Month award.
You must be so proud.
good reply, my opinion!
Hoosfoos wrote:
What a terrible thing to say
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
What a terrible thing to say
Hoosfoos wrote:
Seriously not something anyone but a sad little troll would say.
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
Seriously not something anyone but a sad little troll would say.
Hoosfoos wrote:
your posting is bullshit!
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
your posting is bullshit!
Hoosfoos wrote:
Congratulations! You have won the Ignorant Insensitive Ass Of The Month award.
You must be so proud.
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
Congratulations! You have won the Ignorant Insensitive Ass Of The Month award.
You must be so proud.
Miserable World Music from Ebola-land.
When will we hear some tunes from "SOO", the new album of HABIB KOITE...?
This interpretation of YEKE YEKE is awesome!
This interpretation of YEKE YEKE is awesome!
West Guinea has nothing to do with Botswana, but that won't stop me putting in a plug for this delightful book series that I love so much.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Ladies-Detective-Agency-Book/dp/1400034779
(just 'cuz the music and the books seem made for each other)
https://www.amazon.com/The-Ladies-Detective-Agency-Book/dp/1400034779
(just 'cuz the music and the books seem made for each other)
Very nice!
Have always loved this!
jen3005545 wrote:
Me likes!
Yah! , me twos
Me likes!Yah! , me twos
Me likes! daigoro wrote:
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
So, you have some crystal ball that's telling only you, I suppose from your statement, just what "RP's target audience" might be?
How special it must be, to be you, diagoro.
daigoro wrote:
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
Rat on! Rat on! Rat on!
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
Rat on! Rat on! Rat on!
Good stuff. Keep on goin' RP!
Love it! Have discovered so many sounds and music I've never before heard, on RP! Sexy and makes one feel like they are in a different place.
Shesdifferent wrote:
With spice... Niiiiice!!!
This music is like scrambled eggs!
With spice... Niiiiice!!!
jools wrote:
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
Can't help thinking that some of you guys in the US of A are far too dismissive and unappreciative of music outside of your own culture. And the term "world Music" is so very patronising and inappropriate, bordering on racist IMHO and has fallen way out of favour here in the UK when describing music from other countries/cultures. it's a bit like someone in Africa describing Bruce Springsteen as World Music. Geddit?
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".
Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?
I love the More Kente version of this track a dance floor classic, however this is great
All of you listener possibly being disappointed with
actual Rock should give modern-traditional
MALIAN MUSIC
a real chance!
Lots to discover!!
Start with "Habib Koite" - though there are least 30 others
of that quality!
POSITIVE VIBES PURE...!!!!!
actual Rock should give modern-traditional
MALIAN MUSIC
a real chance!
Lots to discover!!
Start with "Habib Koite" - though there are least 30 others
of that quality!
POSITIVE VIBES PURE...!!!!!
gabbadar wrote:
And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..
..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.
Oh dear - how very sad for you. Why don't you go listen to another station that plays music you DO like?
And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..
..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.
Oh dear - how very sad for you. Why don't you go listen to another station that plays music you DO like?
Can't help thinking that some of you guys in the US of A are far too dismissive and unappreciative of music outside of your own culture. And the term "world Music" is so very patronising and inappropriate, bordering on racist IMHO and has fallen way out of favour here in the UK when describing music from other countries/cultures. it's a bit like someone in Africa describing Bruce Springsteen as World Music. Geddit?
A big 0 (zero) on the complaints level... for some 'gosh darn' level I like this here 4. maybe 5. something, but good to hear...?
It's so cultural!! heh
joerw wrote:
And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..
..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..
..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.
Shesdifferent wrote:
More like music to scramble eggs to! Crack, crack, crack, stir, stir,stir...ya, ya,ya, stir, stir,stir 
This music is like scrambled eggs!
More like music to scramble eggs to! Crack, crack, crack, stir, stir,stir...ya, ya,ya, stir, stir,stir
Mory Kante version was remixed into a house music club hit in 90s - great to hear the this version for the first time.
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Wow, its the little ditty that opens up "The World" on PRI.
I wonder how you pronounce Yèkè Yèkè ? Yucky yucky? No, wait—not quite. Oughtta be. . . .
Im sensing a world music theme....hold on....hold it...YES...it must be world music day.
No complaints mind you
Naaldekoker wrote:
Yeh...NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!
Yeh...NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!
passsion8 wrote:
Methinks I hearin' Fele Kuti.
The only version I know is from Mori Kante...
Methinks I hearin' Fele Kuti.
iTuner wrote:
Its like weather in New England, if you don't like it, wait 5 minutes, you'll get something different.
Amen. My favorite three things about RP:
1. exposure and introduction to music I'd otherwise not learn to know,
2. I hear the songs I know and love already,
3. If I hate it, the next song will probably wipe it from memory!
Meh meh meh meh...repeat to fade
Shesdifferent wrote:
This music is like scrambled eggs!
Instant 10. Fantastic.
93vx800 wrote:
This why I love RP, because I get to hear all kinds of music that I'd never listen to otherwise. Keep it groovin', Bill!
Its like weather in New England, if you don't like it, wait 5 minutes, you'll get something different.
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
This why I love RP, because I get to hear all kinds of music that I'd never listen to otherwise. Keep it groovin', Bill!
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
Eastern ??
Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, is one of the hottest acts on the current world music scene. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, he's earned a matchless reputation internationally for the excellence of his musicianship and the excitement of his live shows - whether performing solo or with his band Bafing.
https://www.alphayayadiallo.com/alpha.html
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
This music is like scrambled eggs!
raelic wrote:
mmm that's some good yÚkÚ.
Gets my yayas out, that's for sure. Sounds like something Ry Cooder would want to be involved in. Good variety.
Phonedave wrote:
I can deal with the instrumental. The vocals just kill it for me.
Yeah, this pretty much sums it up for me too.
Great time to go back and check out a couple tunes I heard earlier.
Sorry Bill, the repetitive vocals were like chewing up non-chewable vitamins. 
So much going on in this very rich sound.
I can deal with the instrumental. The vocals just kill it for me.
Wow, it was 1996 and some friends and I were hiding in the bushes at Seattle Center, smoking a bowl at Bumbershoot. We were near the Mural stage and heard the most amazing African music. We emerged from the bushes and were enthralled with this guy's performance for the next hour or so. He had a gigantic band with him and rocked out on a Strat while the rest of the band jammed on a variety of African instruments. Incredible. Glad to be reminded of them!
Nope, not for me. Just can't get into this kind of music. 
Nice groove- good beat, you could dance to it. I'll give it a 12, Bill.
Ah I remember this song from 80s. Niiiceee..
mmm that's some good yÚkÚ.
Mory Kante's version is not a remix, it's the original, from 1987 actually.
And a 10 in every way you hear it!