He Ain't Heavy

Today I bought a Cd (Karam) by a musician and griot (African historian/poet/singer) named Kimi Djabate. He is from Guinea Bissau – SURPRISE! –

This is Kimi Djabate’s 2^nd Cd. He sings about the social and political realities of Africa including freedom, poverty, women’s rights and love.

I’m enjoying it, even though he isn’t even singing in English. I think I’ll listen to it during my commute this week. Catchy melody and beat.

I purchased the Cd at Arts Africains (an African art & gift store in Emeryville). Conveniently, it's right next door to the Apple Store. After I decided I probably didn’t really need that iPad, we stopped by and I talked to the owner a little about Africa. He told me that he is from the Ivory Coast and his wife is a Fulani from Guinea (located right next door to Guinea Bissau). His wife used to teach Fulani at Stanford. He also - just happens - to sell fabric. And yep, you got it! He said he would get me whatever African print fabric I needed. Just let him know. (and of course - not for free - so don’t even go there) It’s just good to have a resource. He then took out a Cd and sort of pointed it at me and he said, “here’s a Cd by Kimi Djabate - he's your brother” So, of course I bought it.

Hmmm that reminds me of a song by The Hollie’s

I'm Just Sayin!