My parents had a Miriam Makeba album in the house and I used to listen every day. I’ve loved listening to her version of ‘Malaika’ for most of my life. The words are in Swahili and translate as follows:
lyrics
Angel, I love you angel
Angel, I love you angel
and I, what should I do, your young friend
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
Little bird, I think of you little bird
and I, what should I do, your young friend
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
I am defeated by the bride price that I don't have
I would marry you, angel
credits
from Timeless,
track released November 30, 2012
Written by Fadhili William
Produced by JB Arthur and Wouter Kellerman
Flute – Wouter Kellerman
Vocals - Eunice Harris
All track programming (Percussion, Kora, Ngoni) - JB Arthur
Guitars - Erik Paliani
Recorded at Joe’s Garage by JB Arthur
Flute recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman’s
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