Senegalese singer and percussionist Lamine Sonko introduced me to this song. It’s basically one melody, but such a charming melody it is, and the alternative rhythmic content keeps it interesting.
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from Two Voices,
released November 12, 2010
Written by Cheikh Mbacke Gueye and Lamine Sonko
Arrangement/Classical guitar/Lead vocal: Lamine Sonko
Acoustic guitar: Erik Paliyani
Electric Bass: Sibusiso Victor Masondo
Percussions: Tlale Makhene
Backing Vocals: Margaret Motsage, Lulama Qanabisa, Nonhlanhla Radebe
Published by Kellerman Music CC
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