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Milele

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Ce chant traditionnel congolais raconte l’histoire d’une femme mourante qui lègue à sa fille ses bijoux et ses pagnes (tissus de couleurs vives aux motifs africains). Elle lui demande de s’adresser à ses pagnes chaque fois qu’elle aura des soucis ou difficultés dans sa vie. C’est une sorte de bénédiction à sa fille et elle l’incite à son tour à faire de même avec ses enfants afin qu’eux aussi enseignent les valeurs qui leur ont été transmises de génération en génération.

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from Askanyi, track released October 30, 2015
Fredy Massamba (composer & lyrics), Jasper le Clercq (arrangments)

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Askanyi Brussels, Belgium

ASKANYI is essentially and by means of compositions a fusion between a “Western” string quartet and traditional African vocal music. This process results in a unique kind of music which echoes today’s multicultural environment. ASKANYI’s energy is both fierce and serene, inviting listeners to open themselves to new experiences and to look beyond themselves. ... more

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