Born in Mali this singer, songwriter, guitarist easliy captures listeners with her soft vocals and harmonies. Traveling through many countries at a young age, Rokia, ws influenced by music from Saudi Arabia all the way to France. Rokia is considered a member of the royal family since her father is a well-known diplomat of the Bamana ethnic group. Her second album "Wanita", which was released in 2000, was written entirely by Rokia. This album was widely acclaimed even nominated in New York Times for album of the year.
You know those songs that start out amazing, and you are immediately infatuated? BUT then when you learn the lyrics it even more amazing???? Well this is that song for me. I probably heard this song like 50 times before I got around to finding out the lyrics and here I am today , very impressed with them. So much that I decided to share with you and see how you enjoy it too.
"Flux"(Lyrics)
If your right hand is causing you pain Cut it off cut it off If your colours have started to run Let them all run, run away from you There is lightning in this room Above our heads waiting to strike Im a thinker not a talker Put your faith, your faith in God
We were hoping for some romance All we found was more dispair We must talk about our problems We are in a state of Flux
Id kill for an adventure Just you and I in the Curzon Bar Dancing till we knew So all that we've learnt disappeared When you shouted at me I saw my father in the second grade Concerned and kind But yet unable to reach me
We were hoping for some romance All we found was more dispair We must talk about our problems We are in a State of Flux
State of Flux [x9]
We need to talk [x5]
We were hoping for some romance All we found was more dispair We must talk about our problems We are in a state of Flux
Blocparty Official Website A fantastic Brittish Indie Rock Band, Blocparty's Lead singer Kele Okereke has a voice to melt over: Check them out on Wikepedia.
This awesome Indie Rock Band known as Smitten, comes from Argentina. This single titled "Nada Para Mi, Nada Para Vos" meaning "Nothing for me, Nothing for You" has a catchy fast beat that had me nodding my head from the get go. Check out the song HERE.
Argentine rock , similar to all of the spanish rock music from Latin countries, has such a similarity to english rock, that I have no doubt this song can be played on mainstream stations and be very well received despite language barriers.
Take a listen to this beautiful song called "Costumbres". What does it remind you of? Think about that for a second.....lots of instruments...hmmm. First let me say, this band is called "Banda El Recodo", real name:"Banda Sinaloense El Recodo de Don Cruz Lizarraga"-Definitely a mouthfull, but with much meaning I must say. Why dont we dissect it? "Banda Sinaloense" (The Sinaloan Band) -Sinaloa is one of the 31 states in Mexico known for the type of music, which is known as "Banda". Banda, as you will notice right away from hearing this classic song, is brass-instrument based music. Banda music started in Sinaloa way back in the 1930's but got really super popular in the 1990's. Does it kind of sound like German polka music??? It should since thats one of its main influences. Banda is actually a combination of Mexican music and German Polka music. Well, Im sure your thinking, how did that happen? At one time many German-Americans actually lived in Southern Texas (German immigrants settled in Texas during the mid-19th century) which in turn had a huge influence Mexican music, since they are neighbors of course. And, out of that was created this great music known as Banda! Hope you enjoyed those interesting tidbits, but what drew me most to this song was that actual meaning of the lyrics. Have you ever been in a relationship or heard of two people who may not be right for each other, yet they continue staying together year after year and they cant seem to let go? Well that is what this song is about, what holds them together. Sometimes after spending so much time with someone, your so used to having them in your life and you miss them so much when they are gone that you simply cannot leave them, even though they may not be right for you. But why is it so hard to leave them? This song talks about how the feeling of missing them, being used to them in your life, or habits can much stronger than even the love itself.
Hence the phrase "No cabe duda que es verdad que la costumbre es mas fuerte que el amor" or "No doubt it is true that the habit Is stronger than the love." Beautiful lyrics for a beautiful song....
Well,if you want a feel good song, check D'yer Maker out. Created by the well known English rock band Led Zepplen in 1973, this song was actually thought of as kind of a joke. The name of the song comes from the old english joke: "My wife's gone to the West Indies" "Jamaica?" "No, she went on her own."
Hilarous? Not exactly. Awesome name for this song? Precisely. Not only that, but the song combines a wonderfully mellow beat with a great vocal tune that you cant seem to get out of your head...and you really dont mind.
There are not many songs in which I can hear "Oh, oh, oh, oh , oh" over and over and not get tired of it. Bravo Led Zepplen.
Great Song here by Clinic titled-"The Equalizer"- Very shake your head around and throw your hands up in the air like your on a good one kind of music, which I very much lurve!
The band is actually based in Liverpool, UK. Their Myspace page resembles a very Psychedelic, erie style that somehow draws you in, describing their sound as a " cryptic mix of surf punk with a mutant house beat." This song in particular was featured on the movie "Thirteen" and it was very captivating even as background music.
Antoine Dominique - "Fats" Domino, hailing from New Orleans was one of the most popular Rock-and-Roll stars of the fifties. Selling an unbelievable 65 million records, Fats was well known for his comfortable piano playing style and easygoing vocals. I personally love his warm smile and cheerful demeanor, especially in the following performance.
Although "Blueberry Hill" might be one of his most remembered hits, Fats accumulated a whopping 35 Top 40 singles, including others like "Ain't that a Shame" , "Blue Monday" and "Walking to New Orleans" just to name a few.
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