Lamine Sonko introduced me to this song during one of our jam sessions. It was written and originally recorded by the great Senegalese singer Cheikh Lô.
from
Two Voices,
released November 12, 2010
Written by Cheikh Lô and Omar Sow
Classical guitar/Djembe/Lead vocal: Lamine Sonko
Acoustic guitar: Erik Paliyani
Acoustic Bass: Sibusiso Victor Masondo
Percussions: Tlale Makhene
Talking Drum: Ady Thioune
Strings arranged & conducted by: JB Arthur
Strings performed by: JMI Strings
String section leader: Serge Cuca
Published by World Circuit/Sheer Publishing