"The story behind the love song Jarabi: Most Kora songs are very formal and connected with some piece of history and cultural root of Mende tradition; Jarabi is an exception. However, Jarabi (meaning "Beloved"), is among the most popular of Kora songs. Originally composed shortly after the independence of the Mali Federation -- now divided as Senegal, Gambia and Mali -- Jarabi was meant to capture the new national spirit of renaissance. The government supported a return to traditional arts and cultural expressions of the many people of the region. In this new environment, Jarabi was born, has become and remains the single most popular Kora piece to date. When the French were forced to leave they offered Mali the option of remaining a common wealth under the French system; the people, so vexed by the brutality of French occupation, wanted only complete independence. Infuriated, Charles Du Gaulle order the country stripped of everything. Buildings were destroyed and infrastructure was rent a sunder. The people found themselves with far less than what they had before colonization and have been recovering ever sense. Composed in this time, Jarabi is a love song which, like most African love songs from this period, is intended as a metaphor for the love of the country, it's culture, and it's people. During colonial times, such love songs would be infused with messages through metaphors meant to enjoin the beleaguered with hope and resolve."
Thx for the comment. However I would correct some information. In 1958 , when France asked the west African countries if they wanted to remain in the French common wealth , the only country who said NO was GUINEA led by SÉKOU TOURE. the other countries including current day Mali said YES . And Mali became independent in 1960 , 2 years after GUINEA . Also I read stories of De Gaulle being infuriated and building being destroyed by the French but there were stories about Guinea.but I dont know maybe the same happen in Mali in 1960... But I had a feeling that at that time, the French had accepted the situation...
L’une des plus belle chansons au monde signe de notre illustre et grand chanteur Ali Farka toure. J’écoute toujours l’une de tes chansons au moins plus d’une fois dans la semaine. Merci merci pour cette belle chanson qui ne finira jamais de traverser le temps, on les écoutera toujours.
What a legend, i just heard his sons cover and that introduced me to the original, that's a great dad right there- passed the music and talent onto his son
This piece brings such a deep sense of calm and peace. The soft sounds and unique atmosphere of the music take you on a journey to another world. Thank you for this beautiful and incredible work.
2019 !!! Et toujours dans mon coeur ! Merci infiniment à celui qui m'as fait decouvrir ce grand homme et cette douce melodie. Que Dieu vous bénisses tout les deux.
Un seigneur de la musique ! Le temps est suspendu, superbe ! Les rouquemoutes de la BBC en ont pour leurs tickets en invitant des musiciens cainfs de ce calibre. Bravo !
He is not a blues player. And absolutely hated people calling his music that. He said his music is older than all American music and European classical music.
Un des passages musicaux dans l'oeuvre filmographique du grand cinéaste Ousmane Sembene intitulée : Pierre Henri Thioune Guelwaar. Je l'entonne à chaque fois d'une voix basse sans m'en lasser, laissant ainsi s'échapper les doux bruissements mélodieux.
I’ve watched this probably a thousand times and I’m always so immersed in the oneness of it. I was watching this a minute ago and suddenly trying to figure out how he was making it sound like a bass and lead guitar at once. Somehow just coming to the grand realization about the wholeness these three blessed us with, effortlessly. Like being carried down a sunny stream~~~~❤️
The African guitarists use a different tuning from westerns. Its derived from how they tune their traditional instruments. There is often at least one string meant only for deep bass notes. Even the Kora(harp) and Kalimba/Mbira(thumb piano) is tuned like that, literally turning them into a one man orchestra.
No doubt Ali Farka Touré is exceptionally good. One ccrrection needs to be made to the information given by World Circuit Records. Niafunké is not in the north of Mali, it is in the centre.
vraiment répose en paix! je viens juste de te connaître et si je me rends compte que tu ne vie plus vraiment ça me fait très mal au coeur mais c'est dieu qui a voulu! que ton âme repose en paix papa Aly Fraka.
Fcking Emperor is what he is. Was. Is. Rules over time and life and death and I will be sure to meet him when the time is right. Thanks for the upload.
Could anybody help me understand the lyrics?? I've loved this tune and revered this master for ages, but I want to know what he is trying to convey. Thank you.
think it about a boy declaring his love, but the girls father, mother and friends tell her not to marry him as he has nothing. closing line of chorus "do not be angry, do not be sad because of love.
Carilla gara dis Quelle illa da du may de fait Carilla gara mis Quelle illa da du may de fait I parlait ca canna farooma Or fentait le fait la du may de fait Carilla car canna farooma Or fentait le fait la du may de fait Ikka nata may Ikka nucca si I canna mi ngo Jerard vie canow Mon carilla gara may Mon quelle illa da du may de fait Mon carilla ma chérie Nu quelle illa da du may de fait.
RIP Brother Ali. Even though you're not here with us, your legacy will live on.
In willing of almighty AllahTala. Thanx
If blues is a flower, this is the seed.
So beautifully fluid.
Shrunken Head man i respect your seeing blues as a flower. But blues is anything but a flower. It a tobacco plant.
Well put.
Ali is, without a shred of doubt, the greatest blues guitarist on the continent. May he continue to rest in peace. The world misses him.
2020 Still listening to this great bluesy African gem! 💙
The best thing is that you will listen to this as long you can remember.
2022😁👍
2024 still listening
I remember watching this when it was first broadcast. I'd never heard anything like it before and it totally blew me away. Amazing.
Same here
It's always great to discover something great that is new to us.
""Where has this been?"
Same
Rest in peace Bro.
Ali farka touré,l'une des icônes de la musique vraie d'Afrique.
les légendes ne meurent jamais. Merci encore une Aly Farka Touré.
"The story behind the love song Jarabi:
Most Kora songs are very formal and connected with some piece of history and cultural root of Mende tradition; Jarabi is an exception. However, Jarabi (meaning "Beloved"), is among the most popular of Kora songs. Originally composed shortly after the independence of the Mali Federation -- now divided as Senegal, Gambia and Mali -- Jarabi was meant to capture the new national spirit of renaissance. The government supported a return to traditional arts and cultural expressions of the many people of the region. In this new environment, Jarabi was born, has become and remains the single most popular Kora piece to date. When the French were forced to leave they offered Mali the option of remaining a common wealth under the French system; the people, so vexed by the brutality of French occupation, wanted only complete independence. Infuriated, Charles Du Gaulle order the country stripped of everything. Buildings were destroyed and infrastructure was rent a sunder. The people found themselves with far less than what they had before colonization and have been recovering ever sense. Composed in this time, Jarabi is a love song which, like most African love songs from this period, is intended as a metaphor for the love of the country, it's culture, and it's people. During colonial times, such love songs would be infused with messages through metaphors meant to enjoin the beleaguered with hope and resolve."
Thx for the comment. However I would correct some information. In 1958 , when France asked the west African countries if they wanted to remain in the French common wealth , the only country who said NO was GUINEA led by SÉKOU TOURE. the other countries including current day Mali said YES . And Mali became independent in 1960 , 2 years after GUINEA .
Also I read stories of De Gaulle being infuriated and building being destroyed by the French but there were stories about Guinea.but I dont know maybe the same happen in Mali in 1960... But I had a feeling that at that time, the French had accepted the situation...
Wow! I'm shell shocked....these are the types of comments I love to read, so majestic,
My favorite songs
I'm still listing to our legend Ali Farka 2021
Please never stop ✌🏻
L’une des plus belle chansons au monde signe de notre illustre et grand chanteur Ali Farka toure.
J’écoute toujours l’une de tes chansons au moins plus d’une fois dans la semaine.
Merci merci pour cette belle chanson qui ne finira jamais de traverser le temps, on les écoutera toujours.
Mid 2021 and Ali Farka Toure is a legend, much love from India!
What a legend, i just heard his sons cover and that introduced me to the original, that's a great dad right there- passed the music and talent onto his son
I don't get tired of this.
One of the greatest songs ever written. So beautiful!
This piece brings such a deep sense of calm and peace. The soft sounds and unique atmosphere of the music take you on a journey to another world. Thank you for this beautiful and incredible work.
Wonderful musician Ali Farka Touré. Great touching, great sense of rythm and melodies full of soul. The beauty will save the world
I remember watching this on the very night it was aired. I went out and bought the lp the next day ( actually, my mate did. I copied his on to a tape)
The version with Ali n Ry Cooder is sublime
Tried to count how many tunes he's playing at the same time, freakishly good.
Thanks for left this amazing performance to us ...respect from Turkey 🇹🇷💯
I'm absolutely in awe of this song. It's the background music when i think of my life! And the lyrics are so touching!
Allah rahmet eylesin dayı seni hiç görmeden özlüyorum.
Qui es là encore en 2020 ?? Et surtout toujours là 😍❤️. Repose en paix Ali 🙏
c sensationnel fantastique ,c'est exactement comme cela qu'il faut chanter c la crème du mali
2019 !!! Et toujours dans mon coeur ! Merci infiniment à celui qui m'as fait decouvrir ce grand homme et cette douce melodie. Que Dieu vous bénisses tout les deux.
What a beautiful song!!!🖤
Un seigneur de la musique ! Le temps est suspendu, superbe !
Les rouquemoutes de la BBC en ont pour leurs tickets en invitant des musiciens cainfs de ce calibre. Bravo !
this is thé heart of thé réal music
R.I P to a an African Lion, one of the greatest blues players from Mali
He is not a blues player. And absolutely hated people calling his music that. He said his music is older than all American music and European classical music.
@@user-vw6bk4pb4l ohh I didn't know that, thanks
I’m so grateful for this video ❤
Magic profound noble pure
Ali farka est un exemple pour moi que nous autre devrions suivre j aime son genre
Great !
2020 love this mister
What a masterpiece 🔥💯
Such a fluid and idiosyncratic style of guitar playing. I'd love to learn his tricks some time.
This is the only song i loved on youtube
Thanks for uploading
Merci pour cette chanson.
Un des passages musicaux dans l'oeuvre filmographique du grand cinéaste Ousmane Sembene intitulée : Pierre Henri Thioune Guelwaar. Je l'entonne à chaque fois d'une voix basse sans m'en lasser, laissant ainsi s'échapper les doux bruissements mélodieux.
Oups, un petit correctif : il s'agit plutôt du film "African gangster" d'Ousmane Badara.
only three instruments guitar, calabash and drum. great music rest in peace brother Ali.
Yeah! No Autotune, no lip-syncing, no nudity, etc.
I’ve watched this probably a thousand times and I’m always so immersed in the oneness of it. I was watching this a minute ago and suddenly trying to figure out how he was making it sound like a bass and lead guitar at once. Somehow just coming to the grand realization about the wholeness these three blessed us with, effortlessly. Like being carried down a sunny stream~~~~❤️
The African guitarists use a different tuning from westerns. Its derived from how they tune their traditional instruments. There is often at least one string meant only for deep bass notes. Even the Kora(harp) and Kalimba/Mbira(thumb piano) is tuned like that, literally turning them into a one man orchestra.
@@user-vw6bk4pb4l Amazing. Beautiful.
His son recorded this with Khruangbin. Awesome.
So so beautiful..
Original Blues hailing from #mali
So true, this is just a case of cross cultural transfer
so smooth
No doubt Ali Farka Touré is exceptionally good. One ccrrection needs to be made to the information given by World Circuit Records. Niafunké is not in the north of Mali, it is in the centre.
Gives me a strange and beautiful feeling.
Si beau et merveilleux Ali Farka Toure
wooow Great song, I love this so mush
WONDERFUL
Beautiful
fantastic tone on that guitar
Nice bro sestre Mauie and bro makane
Timeless....
vraiment répose en paix! je viens juste de te connaître et si je me rends compte que tu ne vie plus vraiment ça me fait très mal au coeur mais c'est dieu qui a voulu! que ton âme repose en paix papa Aly Fraka.
Wiiz El Dimaria Premier Amadou sodia
Thanks for this upload! So glad to be able to add this to some playlists. Had to crack out the DVD to hear it before haha
I'm loving it
Rip to a great man
Love from🇲🇦
So pure ✨ I love him so much
God bless Ali Farka
Mali , build a Museum in a honor of Ali Farka Toure .
Ali farka toure tu ma maque bcp Tu restra toujour dans ❤😭 machallha 👏👏👏👏
Outstanding!
God bless Ali
Indémodable RIP grand monsieur
the real deal indeed
human music!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rest in peace . Love it.
❤❤❤ تنميرت تهولتين نريسالن يا ليفرك توري
Who is here because of Vieux and Khrungbin?
me
I know of the first man, but I am not here because of him.
not me.
Not me either but with deep respect RIP. Ali brother 💕🙏
grande!! maestro Ali Farka!!
Great Music, great passion ❤️
la légende du guitare maliens vive Ali farka toure
si good
The African feelings
LEGEND
The malian' lion ❤❤❤
My teacher my king
2024 ❤❤🇿🇦
Mali 🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🫡💯
2022 listening.
Fcking Emperor is what he is. Was. Is. Rules over time and life and death and I will be sure to meet him when the time is right. Thanks for the upload.
Dor en paix champion
Sheer Beauty
J'aime Toute Le Long De Peut Le Faire
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2022 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
What tuning is Ali using?
There was a time when I was listen this song and, thought being agnostic at that time, I thought that if there was a god he sounds as this song
Could anybody help me understand the lyrics?? I've loved this tune and revered this master for ages, but I want to know what he is trying to convey. Thank you.
think it about a boy declaring his love, but the girls father, mother and friends tell her not to marry him as he has nothing. closing line of chorus "do not be angry, do not be sad because of love.
@@georgerussell5748 Thank you!
@@stephenrlong I heard its a love song that is a metaphor for the love of his country, basically a song celebrating national independence
Had to make a lesson for it
Carilla gara dis
Quelle illa da du may de fait
Carilla gara mis
Quelle illa da du may de fait
I parlait ca canna farooma
Or fentait le fait la du may de fait
Carilla car canna farooma
Or fentait le fait la du may de fait
Ikka nata may
Ikka nucca si
I canna mi ngo
Jerard vie canow
Mon carilla gara may
Mon quelle illa da du may de fait
Mon carilla ma chérie
Nu quelle illa da du may de fait.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😔🥺🥺😭😭😓
2021 who's here
elevation music
Rip
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