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Ayub Ogada — Obiero
Album: En Mana Kuoyo
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6.6

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Total ratings: 1467









Released: 1993
Length: 6:21
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Hahye hahye aye hahye
BIS
Om maam na pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Om maam pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Hah
Hahye hahye aye hahye
BIS
Om maam pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Om maam na pum imjya
Kothbiro
Ke luru do ketaa-lha
Hah
Hahye hahye hahye
Hah
Hahye hahye hahye
Yah yebi tom nuguee
Um kuru tili bare made
Kothbiro
Kem luru do ketaa-lha
Hahye hahye aye hahye
BIS

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Dear children,
the rain is coming,
bring in the cattle,
bring in our wealth
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 Welly wrote:

There's something quite meditative about this song. Love it!



it's a beautiful song. 
Posted 5 days ago by skf1062    [ Reply ]
There's something quite meditative about this song. Love it!
Posted 7 months ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!    Thanx RP!   
Posted 8 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 GlobalPilgrim wrote:
The bigoted dimwit is listening to the world music channel and complains that the lyrics are not in English? Pity the small minded angry fool.



Posted 1 year ago by GlobalPilgrim    [ Reply ]
 houston wrote:

Let me guess, your in AMERICA TOWN USA.



Posted 1 year ago by GlobalPilgrim    [ Reply ]
Lovely. 
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
There seems to be a controversy according to AdMiles as to what constitutes music which is worth sharing. I'll keep things global if that's alright.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 NeuroJoe wrote:


American's what? 

If you're (which is a contraction for 'you are', apostrophes are funny like that) so concerned with grammar, maybe grammar check your own posts first. 


God save me from Grammar Police. They try to codify a living, evolving language and reduce it to a set of rules, killing its poetry without regard, and homogenize it until it's tamed. They discuss articles, nouns, verbs, direct and indirect objects, conjunctions and yes, contractions, also. But they can't write like Kurt Vonnegut who employs the simplest vocabulary and sentence structure. Some things cannot be reduced, quantified, or explained. We search for words, anyway. Take you're tired and evasive comments which avoided addressing OP's observation and look at the message which you clearly understood despite the harmless error.. See I can break rules, too. What do you bet the majority of people didn't catch it? 
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
His voice makes the moon shine.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Such a talented people(in general).Easy 8

Posted 2 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
 Jamus wrote:
 
 English speaking music please? For starters, spell English with a capitol E, then try "libreto"  instead of speaking. I guess that you don't care for Mozart, Bach, or any of the classical music that American's tend to treasure. 



American's what? 

If you're (which is a contraction for 'you are', apostrophes are funny like that) so concerned with grammar, maybe grammar check your own posts first. 
Posted 2 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
My wife, from Kenya, says the language is Luo, Lupita's first language.
Posted 2 years ago by dpatte    [ Reply ]
 Jamus wrote:
 
 English speaking music please? For starters, spell English with a capitol E, then try "libreto"  instead of speaking. I guess that you don't care for Mozart, Bach, or any of the classical music that American's tend to treasure. 



I'm not sure most Americans like classical music.
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]

AdyMiles wrote: english speaking music please!!!

  houston wrote:

Let me guess, your in AMERICA TOWN USA.



No, Ady is Brexit kind of  folk. 
Posted 2 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:

I love the world music variety played on RP and I wish all the haters would just switch to another stream and not comment.  If you have no ability to open your ears to the universal language of music this is not the place for you. 



Hear, Hear!!!
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 rhlrstn wrote:
Ok this is a horrible comment.. but the jingle bells make me think this is African Santa. 


If you know your comment is horrible, then why do you post it?
Posted 2 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


^^^  Who are these people, and why are they here?


...and how are they unware they chose the "world" mix? 
Posted 3 years ago by ApostolosWriter    [ Reply ]
 bitterdave wrote:
 
 
Yes, Nick Drake !
Posted 3 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
His voice on this song always reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot (with perhaps a little Nick Drake thrown in).
Posted 3 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
Transcendent magic... I love the "simplicity" and the harmonies... beautiful! 
Posted 3 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
Love the talking drum on this track.
Posted 3 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Ok this is a horrible comment.. but the jingle bells make me think this is African Santa. 
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
I love the world music variety played on RP and I wish all the haters would just switch to another stream and not comment.  If you have no ability to open your ears to the universal language of music this is not the place for you. 

I actually own this CD.  Purchased on a whim based on the strength of the Real World Label.  It's not the greatest African music but it is quite meditative.  I give it a 7. 
Posted 4 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
"ooyooyoobi yubaba youbigo bibiyaba yooyoo"
get you well desserved 1
Posted 4 years ago by SomeKindOstrich    [ Reply ]
 FourFortyEight wrote:
This is one annoying-ass song.  At low volume playing through the house, it sounded like sleigh bells that wouldn't go away for ever.  Thought I was going to lose my mind.
 

I love the sleigh bells. And his voice reminds me of Nick Drake. What is not to love?
Posted 4 years ago by BebePassiflora    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:
This is so lovely.  It has a positive vibe.  I hope to hear it again.
 
The whole album is excellent... Highly recommended
Posted 4 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 
I didn't think racist trumpers listened to RP? My bad.
I gave it a 9.
Posted 4 years ago by changodelaplaya    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 4 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
I've no idea what language used, but somehow I understand clearly. This song is quite cool.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
RIP Job.
Posted 5 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
love this song <3
Posted 5 years ago by printmypictures    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 
  Why? Music itself is language.  This beautiful piece gets an 8 from me.
Posted 5 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
peaceful.....african village....cows grazing ....could be from a thousand years ago
Posted 5 years ago by bakshi    [ Reply ]
I really love the way this music feels.
Posted 5 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 houston wrote:

Let me guess, your in AMERICA TOWN USA.

 English speaking music please? For starters, spell English with a capitol E, then try "libreto"  instead of speaking. I guess that you don't care for Mozart, Bach, or any of the classical music that American's tend to treasure. 

Posted 5 years ago by Jamus    [ Reply ]
BTW Bill, seems like the lyrics are for another of his songs...
Posted 5 years ago by megaadam    [ Reply ]
Wow! Sounds like Nike Drake is back... on the African savanna.
Posted 5 years ago by megaadam    [ Reply ]
I love his music, it makes me feel very happy. Please play more!
Posted 5 years ago by daveyak18t    [ Reply ]
 LouseGrouse wrote:
Does anyone know what language this song is in? This is a wonderful song.

 
lots of good info here
https://realworldrecords.com/releases/en-mana-kuoyo/

It might be Swahili, but there are dozens of languages spoken in Kenya. Link says the song is a tribute to his brother.  
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
This is so lovely.  It has a positive vibe.  I hope to hear it again.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
I would love this song, were it not for the jingle bells...
Posted 6 years ago by Caturman    [ Reply ]
This is one annoying-ass song.  At low volume playing through the house, it sounded like sleigh bells that wouldn't go away for ever.  Thought I was going to lose my mind.
Posted 6 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
Most interesting cover yet of Stone Roses' "Waterfall" ... listen...listen...:)
Posted 6 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
Oryema meets Drake
Posted 6 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know what language this song is in? This is a wonderful song.
Posted 6 years ago by LouseGrouse    [ Reply ]
Beautiful! And nice rhythm... 8
Posted 7 years ago by Prius    [ Reply ]
These cricket sounds are distracting.
Posted 8 years ago by Manosa0429    [ Reply ]
Really great tune...soulful!
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Dog_Ear wrote:
Pretty much the basic essence of music.
 
Maybe that's why I find it so utterly transfixing. I always stop, close my eyes, and listen.
Posted 9 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
First heard this when it came out. Could be one of those cultural icons that you fire into the distant space probe. Or a time capsule on earth. Pretty much the basic essence of music - to me at least.
Posted 9 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
Great vibe, great song!
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 ronniegirl wrote:
I am surprised by the low rating.  This is so lovely. 

 
see the below for why
song is fine. low scores come from folks who can't get past their silly prejudices.
 


bendame wrote: 

Less stupid and narrow minded listeners please !!!

AdyMiles wrote: english speaking music please!!!
 

Posted 9 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!

 
Less stupid and narrow minded listeners please !!!
Posted 9 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

He's Kenyan.

 
Thank you yes, I know he's from Kenya. I wondered where this version of the song was from because I have this album and this is a slightly more complex arrangement of the song than appears there.

Oh and by the way Bill & Rebecca, it's the lyrics to his other playlisted song Kothbiro that are incorrectly posted here.
Posted 10 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
I am surprised by the low rating.  This is so lovely. 
Posted 10 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:
Love this song to pieces and I'm enjoying this version of it too, but this is not the version that kicks off En Mana Kuoyo. Anyone know where this one is from?

 
He's Kenyan.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Love this song to pieces and I'm enjoying this version of it too, but this is not the version that kicks off En Mana Kuoyo. Anyone know where this one is from?
Posted 11 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
A good one to jam along to tapping your fingers on the laptop :)
Posted 11 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Beautiful....
Posted 11 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Hearing this so soon after Iron Man on sitar is... trippy. {#Meditate}
Posted 12 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 
10.000 light Miles from home, Ady....?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 treehugger wrote:

"Your" wrong, you Silly Canuck. His profile clearly states that he's from Wolverhampton, UK. 

{#Nyah} 
 

Right, he "came" by the slave trade....!

 

Wolverhampton - haaaaa...!!!!! Ask Peter.


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Hadn't heard this song in years and always loved it! :-)
Posted 12 years ago by pgerv    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
Perfect Sunday tune...
 
What is a Thursday tune...?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Soulful and sweet.
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Is he saying, "Don't worry. Be happy?"  Anyone?
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
This should be followed by Paul Winter Consort.
Posted 12 years ago by david714    [ Reply ]
Nice easy tune for a Sunday afternoon!
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Excellent for the head - very eeeeasy!
Posted 12 years ago by david714    [ Reply ]
Perfect Sunday tune...
Posted 12 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Very nice, I initially thought it was Indian origin, pleasant and interesting correlation that it isnt.
Posted 12 years ago by BWolfie1959    [ Reply ]
Very soothing, just what I need right now.
Posted 13 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Some much *better* than the dreck that preceded it on today's set.{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
Minimalist perfection.
Posted 13 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
Yah...
Posted 13 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Positively Yummmay!!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 houston wrote:

Let me guess, your in AMERICA TOWN USA.
 
"Your" wrong, you Silly Canuck. His profile clearly states that he's from Wolverhampton, UK. 

{#Nyah} 
Posted 14 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 

Aaaa hahah ahhhha hah ahhha haaaaaaaaaaaah a a...
Oh gawd; you're serious. {#Sick}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
This is a lovely song.  Very simple and uplifting.  I really like the bells as percussion.
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 
Let me guess, your in AMERICA TOWN USA.

Posted 14 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
So pleasing to the ear, even though I do not understand the language.  The language of music is good enough for me.
 
Yes, you are so right. The language of music is good enough for me as well.  Cheers.

Posted 14 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
more like this please!
Posted 14 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Have this on iPod, shuffles it up now and again, my daughter loves it. So do I. 8
Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]

enjoy this much, please play again.


Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
So pleasing to the ear, even though I do not understand the language.  The language of music is good enough for me.
Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 

its comments like this from the flat earth society, or do I do them a mis-service. Great music from the world library,
Posted 15 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:


^^^ Who are these people, and why are they here?

Are they just voices in your head or have the debt collectors turned up again?


Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
     ^^^  Who are these people, and why are they here?
 
He must have got lost trying to find the Aryran White Trash Radio network. These racists aren't very bright.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
english speaking music please!!!
 

     ^^^  Who are these people, and why are they here?
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane....
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
 Candela wrote:
Nice background music :)

 
Perfect music to audit by!  {#Chillpill}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
english speaking music please!!!
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
 sweettone wrote:
His vocal tone is reminescent of Nick Drake, for some reason.  Thanks for playing!
 

I never would have linked the two, but there is something similar going on! I thinks is also the stringed instrument he's playing that also sounds like Nick Drake.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
The perfect slow rise Sunday morning music!
Posted 15 years ago by Moonflower31    [ Reply ]
His vocal tone is reminescent of Nick Drake, for some reason.  Thanks for playing!
Posted 15 years ago by sweettone    [ Reply ]
Nice background music :)

Posted 15 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
I've got some ass trinkets for all of you.
Here, chew on them, chew on them good, thosel ittle brown  nuggets.
Now, I've also got some dental floss to sell you to help take all the SHIT out of your mouths.
Assholes.

Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
this is really very nice for me right now.
Good love making music - I believe.
Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice; spacious; aesthetic. Perfect way to end off the day. You'll only find music of this quality on Radio Paradise or KCRW—the last real radio stations..
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
"Zimbabwen Ass Trinkets"

Man I was really worried there for a minute.

I could'a sworn that it was sleigh bells.

Dodged that bullet.
Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
{#Arghhh}
Posted 16 years ago by marmoteenha    [ Reply ]
The sleigh bells really take away from what is otherwise a good song.

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Keep yer trinkets to yerselves, nitwits. He's not Zimbabwean.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Zimbabwean Ass Trinkets? As in 'I just put Zimbabwean Trinkets on my Ass' or .... hmmm .... you know .... if you had an Ass (like a donkey, except foreign) .... well you know .... if he (or she) had the trinkets on and kind of walked along trinketing? Do they have musically inclined Asses in Zimbabwe? Most Asses I've known aren't too musical. (Then again, it just might be me that attracts those kind of Asses.) Oh well .... I really like the song. But don't know about it being a birthing song .... the kid might turn out to be a .... trinket. - Riff P.S. Really love this song, did I say that? Especially the trinkets.
Posted 16 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
Translated this is actually "One" by Metallica
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
RosedaleAnnie wrote:
This song has been on our birthing soundtrack for the births of all three of our children, usually came on after the babe was born, and the medical staff have all enjoyed the groove, a bit different from what they're used to! A nice gentle sound to welcome a human to the world.
nice....
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
What we need is more sleigh bell... MORE SLEIGH BELL. Can you do that? I mean really POUND that thing. It's just not working without the sleigh bells. Goddamn it, I WANT MORE SLEIGH BELL! You just go to town on that sleigh bell, I mean really give it all you got.
splooge wrote:
They aren't sleighbells. They are Zimbabwen Ass Trinkets.
Hmm... "Really POUND that Ass Trinket" has a decidedly different... um... ring to it? PS: feel free to delete this highly offensive comment--I just couldn't resist!!! I mean, c'mon--"Zimbabwen Ass Trinkets" is its own punchline! By the way, this reminds me of Nick Drake as well (the song, not the trinkets).
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Very very nice music..
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP - what a wonderful song and a superb voice. This kind of music is invigorating and calming at the same time. - Riff
Posted 16 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
usually I like this type of music, but that constant beat in the background is at a really annoying pitch for me. Tambourine? Jingle Bells? I dunno, but it's really getting me aggravated!! Make it stop! My ONLY complaint about RP is that I wish it were like some other online radio stations where if you really aren't liking the song, you can skip ahead one song. Unfortunately, with RP I just end up turning something else on for the rest of the day.
Posted 16 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
Now this is good eclectic.
Posted 16 years ago by WrknL8    [ Reply ]
Very beautiful song! Mana, are you listening this one? I suddenly remembered high school times, when I heard it... (and obviously it came to my mind Wood singing that Russian song...)
Posted 17 years ago by mapomo    [ Reply ]
Spectacularly good. And by the way, can we now ban that stupid word "meh" from the RP vocabulary?
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
meh. could do without it. especially right after that euphoria song. didn't like the segue. sorry bill! you're usually right on. you're my hero regardless
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Wonderful
Posted 17 years ago by Normal    [ Reply ]
This makes me feel calm and peaceful.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Syncopated happiness!
Posted 17 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Painted_Turtle wrote:
am really enjoying this...I wish I knew what the words mean the tippany is excellent
That 'tympany' is a djembe, of a mid-range (there is a complete family of sizes and pitches) used for voicing and/or soloing. The player is answering and responding to the vocals. Just enjoy!!
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
This sounds so sunny and peaceful.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
thought it was Milton Nashimento. Nice sounds.
Posted 17 years ago by babyjuice    [ Reply ]