Paul Simon - Under African Skies (from The Concert in Hyde Park)
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2018
- "Under African Skies” from The Concert in Hyde Park by Paul Simon with Thandiswa Mazwai
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Lyrics
This is the story of how we begin to remember
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
These are the roots of rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain
#PaulSimon #UnderAfricanSkies #ThandiswaMazwai 
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I can’t explain it. I am not African; couldn’t carry a note in a bucket and have poor rthym, but I admit to having been bitten by the African bug as a kid, and, I guess, this just proves it is indeed incurable.
So much fun, with so few barriers, after what has been happening all over the World over the last 18 months or more, this surely is a glimmer of hope.
Grief - I hope so.
those black ladies are just so beautiful
Angel voices and hearts, you can see
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Having been born in Zululand, and now an American, I love this song! It represents the best fusion of South African and American music that I have ever heard.
Is the backup singing in Zulu? The other times I’ve heard this version it was accompanied by Miriam, who i don’t believe is Zulu.
@@stevenkramer6217 Mama Miriam was half Xhosa and half Swati, these are Nguni Languages in the same family as Zulu, the 4th being Ndebele.
Oh yes, most of Mama Miriam's songs were in fact in Zulu, I suppose owing to it being the biggest Language in the Nguni Family.
@@MlandoMvubu ruclips.net/video/92Qk4-uFVc0/видео.html
@@MlandoMvubu most of Miriam Makebas songs are Xhosa. Her father was a Mpondo, so she was very much a Xhosa. She even says so in some of her videos to overseas audiences, eg "Emaweni" , she explains the custom of stick fighting by abakwetha (Xhosa initiates), "Mgewu ndini" is definitely a Xhosa song, "uQonqothwana" as well, etc. She's definitely not confused about not being Xhosa, but yes I agree the distinctions are actually sometimes minimal because we are kinfolk. Xhosa people also take pride in their language and culture as much as Zulu people 😂
@@82pattycake Hhayi Patty, I never even insinuated confusion or lack of pride (in her heritage) on Mama Miriam's part. All I said is that most of her song are in Zulu, you dispute this, that is okay.
But dont say that I said things I did not say.
The migration to African music was a pretty big shock. What's interesting is how I could embrace these albums equally to Parsley Sage, Bookends etc. The man is a genius. Never stops amazing me.
for me in 198x it was a.... syncretism or a ... coertion or... synchro or .... SYNERGY... 1960-2016... and there is none other "clown" calling themselve an artist in between those years... Kate Bush? Well...
You are 100% correct. There are no bounds to his talent.
Perfect review ❤️ Paul Simon is genius 😊
@@mariuszfidzinski7474I made a synergy fusion album 2 years ago.. called Krishna Country Gold (B.B. Palmer) .. I went to India and recorded Sitars, Sarods, Tablas, & combined it with psychedelic existential country and western music.. look it up if you want. Paul and WuTang inspired me to make it. Thank you Paul Simon and RZA
You may or may not like Simon's music, but you cannot deny that the production and musical quality of this particular British Summer Time (BST) concert were world class. The lighting, sound delivery and staging, along with the musicianship, were all superb. They were also favored with ideal weather. In short, 60,000+ people stood in Hyde Park for two hours and got one hell of a show.
You said it, brother. And Paul Simon himself was in fine form throughout.
Who is so crazy to not like Simon's music
Some people are dumb enough not to like this music.
@@mikebondar5637 then they’re off their rockers.
This is such a fantastic version of this song! There is so much music going on at once. It's like a musical feast!
It never stops to amaze me how Paul Simon was able to pull through this album and concert. Simply epic.
Music that will never grow old.
Rest in peace Mr Shabalala you'll always be remembered,uliqwawe
Goosebumps when I listen to this song. Thandiswa Mazwai’s voice is heavenly
Thandiswa is a gem
Thandiswa is a legend like Mirriam Makeba
Warms the heart to see Ray Phiri as well.
Thandiswa Mazwai is so gracious when handing over to Paul Simon and vice versa. Stellar musicianship.
Themba Richard ,, there is a version of this song with mumma africa Mirriam Makeeba it is brilliant
I was an 8 month old fetus when this album was released, and it may be the first music I heard in this life.
Paul Simon's Graceland album is one of my favorites and is always a few clicks away when I need to listen to it. The Graceland album introduced me to a new world of music and rhythms and wonderful groups like Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
This is too beautiful.😭😭 No music and voice can duplicate this. This is truly heavenly. See what we create when there is peace and harmony amongst us. Everything is just too beautiful. Thank you Paul Simon❤ Great musicians and vocals. ❤
Look for the version with Marion Makeeba (mumma Africa)
This is my favourite song from the album Graceland.
One of the most moving Pieces of absolute Genius I have ever heard. The story, the emotion, the angelic tone, those voices singing both effortlessly and with such passion like this is there only song, the only way they know how to communicate….
“Music” for want of a better word, because this isn’t music, this is divine, it’s grace, transports you to a place that is only seen in your soul.
This is what I think being in God’s presence is.
Totally agree. The divine and everlasting flows through these great musicians. Transporting.
I went to this concert with close friends - it was an amazing day, warm and sunny. The evening was clear and balmy - beautiful day.
Mr. Simon....since the beginning...your words and hymns of music for all of us. The sky matches the song...hallelujah.
Paul Simons admiration and respect for those who enabled and contributed to his move to experimenting in African music is so clearly shown in this performance. He is clearly at home and not only respects but is respected by those who he has grown so close to.
Hard to get at truth but paul simon has on and off been accused of the opposite .Most insistantly by the group Los Lobos .that simon used and abused the established groups he sang with - in terms of giving them minimum money and credit for their contribution. Find it quite hard to believe .just repeating whats out there in the press. Maybe it comes from people on the greedy side :/ . But one thing does c he maybe skimps on co writting credits sometimes it would apear.so many say so
( not just art Garfunkel :/ )
@@peterludek 9
I have been transported by this extraordinary song to a world beyond. Truly awesome!!!
My favorite part of the video is around 3:25, when Paul touches Thandiswa's arm, and the trio sings together with their eyes closed, and Thandiswa's eyes remained closed for sometime while singing, that's priceless tome, and forget not how their 3 voices synchronized together
I remember when I was younger, me and my younger brother would play Paul Simon's 1987 Graceland concert on VCD nonstop on repeat everyday. We played the life out of that VCD till it would no longer play. Then my dad bought another one and away we went. Thanks Paul Simon for the Good times
So beautiful Thank you Paul Simon for your music.
Brilliant fusion of Southern Africa music and American folk music- love it.
RIP Miriam Makeba
...driven along by the finest bass player on the planet, Bakithi Kumalo.
Great!
Durch Paul Simons Lieder habe ich "Lady Smith Black Mombaza" kennengelernt, die Neugier wurde geweckt, Reisen nach Tansania, Botswana, Sambia und Südafrika sowie Namibia folgten - was für eine gefühl- und kraftvolle Musik!!!
Through Paul Simons songs I got to know "Lady Smith Black Mombaza", the curiosity was aroused, trips to Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa as well as Namibia followed - what emotional and powerful music !!!
God bless the voice of Linda Ronstadt, she made this song.
Music was more peaceful back in those times, such a beautiful song.
Memorable and legendary song with many versions. My favorite versions are:
In first place the duo with Miriam Makeba during the Graceland concert in Zimbabwe (1987).
In second place the duo with Linda Ronstadt. (1986)
In third place is the version sung during the concert at Hyde Park (2012) ...
He has the same people from the Graceland concert I remember everything watched it everyday as a child
Same here . I think i've watched that concert 100 times 😍
Wow are you for real. Those 3 ladies with backing vocals aged so well 😍😍
No, Mariam Makeba died. This is a great singer, but not Mama Africa.
so you were like 7 ?
or is it just a scam ?
Almost all the band members.
Paul Simon restera éternellement dans coeurs❤❤❤pour sa musique qui a flambé toute l'Afrique après l'appartheid.
Always LOVED the Graceland album and his African influenced music such as this song and Diamonds on the soles of his shoes, Homeless etc SUPERB.
"Joesephs face was black as the night and the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
His path was lit by the stars in the Southern Hemisphere and he walked his days under African skies....." PURE POETRY written about beautiful people! OMG I never realised this was in the UK HOW DID I MISS THIS :....(
Ohh My!
The harmonic fusion is sooo madly spot-on!!!!
Great song indeed. Bless all the real African people. We have travelled around in South-Africa, Namibia, Botswana and in Victoria Falls. You all are warm people and hope for you all you will make out the best for your countries. We have enjoyed the various landscapes and all the proud people, yeah and also the white Bushmen in the Sosha Valley (great guide). And yes probably there will nog more beautifull skies than the sundown in the evening, crossing the Zambesi. Hope that one day we can return to parts of Africa again. Be proud, be strong. And yes this is a great song with even greater voices. Listen to them over and over again.
I have never heard this before. This is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL song I've ever heard 🥰❤️
try and find the original that he sings with Miriam Makeba (mama Africa)
ruclips.net/video/85rr5SqrCZI/видео.html
@@kevinarchbold3704 just added a link - indeed a stunning rendition
Welcome to the Banquet!
Those women just took this song to another level!
Nothing can replace a legend. It took five women to rend a part that Miriam Makeba singly effortlessly rendered.
She was a legend.
Oh yes, Many women combined to form one Miriam.
She is still the legend
This is melody that brings a tear to my eye
Paul Simon is the best musician ❤❤💕💕 wonderful show
Beautiful, Paul Simon and Thandiswa Mazwai
Just love this female singer with Paul Simon.... her cool swag and dancing
Her name is Thandiswa Mazwai
I love this song so nice upgraded from the past
Wow! Never at any point imagined there would ever be anything close to the Makeba version; apparently, mine was a premature judgement... Incredibly beautiful!! 😍
Yes it was an excellent rendition, only that many women had to combine to make up Makeba
@@fredkiller5132 Ha! That's definitely quite an interesting take. Well, I'd say that their combo eventually brought forth some harmonious richness that may have been lackin' in the original Makeba-Simon collabo. Or don't you think?
Totally concur! And the 3rd lady's tenor/alto backup is dope too!
Oh and then their dance moves? Priceless!
@@donnarey4832 Miriam Makeba is on the African concert (you can find it on RUclips). It is indeed Linda Ronstadt on the album.
REAL music, that REALLY touches the heart and soul. Today's popular music, especially rap, is nothing but trash by comparison. Not a single digitally created sound, and all that clicking was vocal.
It's nice to see Paul Simon and Ray Phiri united again.
Omg, I'm getting old or something, my eyes are in tears, must be some kind of malfunction. One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums, the feeling of unity, omg ❤️
There's only one Paul Simon
Outstanding, and your best form together with these inspiring singers and musicians. It feels like you gifted this song to them. Gorgeous moment in time, I will always come back here.
Can't stop playing this one - just beautiful !
Miriam Makeba would have been proud to hear Thandiswa and Sonti performing this song. Beautiful
Une merveille à la sauce rythmique Sud-Africaine.........
I don't know if am I the only one who believes that the song really needed to be performed at the exact time of the evening.
This song is dedicated to Joseph Shabalala the Lead Singer from Lady Smith Black Mambazo.
Thank you for that insight, gives the song better clarity.. Cheers.
@@kingdomkom glad to be of some help.
Eggy Walters I heard that Joseph Shabalala is not doing well health-wise. Do you know what's troubling him?
Sorry I didn't know that Joseph Shabalala was ill.
@@paulwalters9885 I was told he had a back surgery sometime last year but he's recovering well at his home in KwaZulu-Natal.
Let the bond between Africa and the World remain strong forever. All humanity must remember and honor its home.
Paul Simon est un grand musicien.
I have no words to descibe how beautiful this is
Such a beautiful song and exceptional performance, that goes straight to the heart.
My God. What a privilege it must have been to be there at that concert. I'm sure whoever went will never forget that.
Simon genious
Wow! So authentic even without the late great "Mama Africa," Miriam Makeba!!!
Thank you Paul Simone and the team, the Milia Makeba version of the African Skies with Paul Simone will always be special and different
2 talented young artists are no match near the great Mariam Makeba. We miss her
Luckly music has no boundaries
Thandiswa Mazwai, lovely.
Thandiswa Mazwai and the team did a great piece of work
So lovely, great African Makeba,I used to watch it when I was a kid, and I still like Paul Simon's music
Please help me who is the other lady in a reddish jumpsuit
@@sydneyspringle495
She is Sonti Mndebele I think
Associated Performer: Paul Simon with Thandiswa Mazwai
Background Vocal: Associated Performer: Paul Simon with Thandiswa Mazwai
Background Vocal: Sonti Mndebele
Background Vocal: Sweety Mhlanga
Background Vocal: Bongi Mabaso
Bass, Percussion: Bakithi Kumalo
Background Vocal, Guitar: Vincent Nguini
Accordion, Background Vocal, Keyboards, Percussion, Trumpet: Tony Cedras
Drums: Isaac Mtshali
Background Vocal, Guitar: John Selolwane
Background Vocal, Guitar: Ray Phiri
Alto Saxophone, Penny Whistle: Barney Rachabane
Producer: Steve Berkowitz
Background Vocal: Sweety Mhlanga
Background Vocal: Bongi Mabaso
Bass, Percussion: Bakithi Kumalo
Background Vocal, Guitar: Vincent Nguini
Accordion, Background Vocal, Keyboards, Percussion, Trumpet: Tony Cedras
Drums: Isaac Mtshali
Background Vocal, Guitar: John Selolwane
Background Vocal, Guitar: Ray Phiri
Alto Saxophone, Penny Whistle: Barney Rachabane
Producer: Steve Berkowitz
Thank you so much VickyVickyG
I heard this song as a child before Mandela got out of prison. It touched my soul especially this verse when it was sung by late Mama Mirriam Makeba.
In early memory
Mission music
Was ringing 'round my Grand Mother's door
She said take this child,
From the Township of Mufulo
Give her the wings to fly through harmony
And she won't bother you no more
Powerful . Wings to fly
that was beyond beautiful
We need more Paul Simmons for sure! You have to love him so ! Love heals!
Yes fighting and he's winning 💪👊💯👊🙏😇🙌❤️💯
Am still young but am proud to see how far SA has came
Woman on the right sounds like Myriam Makeba, beautiful.
Paul Simon is a rolling stone.
Love the African dance also so much!
Awsome voices. Awsomes artists!
this is beautiful.....eulogy to Mariam Makeba and Joseph Shabalala
The bass player died in 2017
@@jennifersturridge8802 his name was Ray Phiri, one of the best we ever had in South Africa. He produced songs on the Graceland album and he was also a member of Stimela group which was known all over South Africa.
I grew up listening to these sounds as my mom and aunt were diehard fans of great music.
@@jennifersturridge8802 not true Bass player BK still alive
Herrlich, Paul Simon ist der Beste, insbesondere mit Lady Smith. Ich kann nicht genug von seinen Projekten bekommen.
Memories of when I recorded the concert on our vcr for my mum ❤️❤️❤️
I don't know why but this moves me to tears Every time I watch/listen .
Quel beau concert merci Paul Simon tu es un très grand artiste ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mirriam Makeba such a beautiful African woman
Goooooood songs
Great, thank thandiswa you are a really that African Queen.
I miss South African Jazz and music scene in SA♥️ Thandi
Some Caribbean music is very similiar and of course has its roots in Africa
perfect song. perfect performance- one of my favorite.
Yes he is what he is: Legend
Great upload of one of Graceland's gems.
could anything possibly be any more beautiful?
My best Paul Simon
after covid mr simon please come to SA and make a big concert in honor of mama Afrika
Paul please don’t ever die. you are the best. Songs , melodies , themes , imagery the whole shot and kaboodle 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Love you to the end.
I love this song. I grew up listening to Paul Simon. Lots of good memories traveling and listening to Graceland ❤
Absolutely Brilliant..................This will live on and on...........
Bass player ,what can 1 say . Exceptional talent
His name is Bakithi Khumalo, African jazz guitarist
goose bumps
I liked the way Miriam did it with Paul in 1987
This guy he's a Black man y'all? I always thought Paul was from South Africa. Wonderful performance. Teach other musicians about diversity, Paul.
Paul is from everywhere
He's sure a man of all cultures
Paul is a New Yorker but has absorbed inspiration from a lot of other places.
Paul Simon was a genius.
Great song dedicated to a great man.
When is music is music . Love it . I Remember the time it was done years ago Paul Simon and Mama Miriam Makeba . This video is awesome. Thandiswa Mazwai and his team did a great work
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Timeless. Still have my Graceland vinyl album. :)
One of the most celebrated South African female artist Thandiswa Mazwai leading with Paul Simon.