I've always enjoyed what I might incorrectly call African Tribal music. Cum-Bah-Ya, when I was a teenager, was thought to be of African origin. The Africans have always seemed, to me at least, to have such a "real" "truthful" way of presenting life in there songs....both the words and the music. Until recently, with the advent of YouTube, etc, I hadn't been able to really listen to much of this type music. I've been enjoying listening to more now. Here is one of my favorites of late. It's called Homeless and is by a very talented group of Africans. It's about being homeless....really homeless. Listen, as one of the singers quickly tells the words in English at the beginning of the presentation. Crank up the speakers.....and Enjoy! :)
(Be sure to pause the player at the bottom of this page before playing the video)
I love that music. I don't know if I told you but at camp this summer and the Catalyst conference we went to we got to see a childrens' chior from Africa. I cried every time, just thinking about those children and what they came from and now they travel across the US and get to perform for so many people. Here is a link from when they were at Catalyst.
This will be a site of thoughts shared.
I doubt there is any such thing as original thought anymore. You know, "there's nothing new under the sun" (see what I mean?).
God has all the original thoughts...and share's a few with us now and then. Yes, I believe in God. Can't find a way not too when I look around at this amazing earth and the awesome universe.
Anyway, I'll share a few that I can't remember how they came to me, and share others that "grab" me, or make me laugh, or just make me glad to be alive! They may be "my" thoughts, other's thoughts, a picture, a cartoon, a video, or whatever strikes my fancy.
The goal will be to have one-a-day, but I know I'll have to come back here and fill in a day or so every now and then. I don't expect more than a few family and friends here...it's mainly just a good way to have a "deposit box" for me to store some thoughts in. However, comments are welcome. If you wish to submit something for use as a thought of the day, I will certainly consider using it, with credit to you!
Hope you enjoy!!
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I love that music. I don't know if I told you but at camp this summer and the Catalyst conference we went to we got to see a childrens' chior from Africa. I cried every time, just thinking about those children and what they came from and now they travel across the US and get to perform for so many people. Here is a link from when they were at Catalyst.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pDoNlcIFC8&feature=PlayList&p=15FFE3307EBFBAC9&playnext=1&index=2
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