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07 Feb 05 - 10:12 PM (#1402139) Subject: Origins: anyone know 'JONGO'??? From: GUEST,steve baughman I learned this great African tune in North Carolina last summer, but cannot find anything about it. The APPROXIMATE words are "Zami Nami na wa oh, waka waka a eh yeah" and the chorus is "Jongo, Jongo." Anyone have a clue? T'would be much appreciated. thx, steve baughman talltree1@aol.com |
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07 Feb 05 - 10:54 PM (#1402157) Subject: RE: Origins: anyone know 'JONGO'??? From: Q (Frank Staplin) "Jongo" is a South American composition, by Bellinati. Jongo It does have African influences, but mixed with native American and European roots. |
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07 Feb 05 - 11:01 PM (#1402161) Subject: RE: Origins: anyone know 'JONGO'??? From: Peace Zami-nami-name-na-me—na-mio Oh we are comin, oh we done come Zami-nami-name-na-me—na-mio Our bus of thirty-seven riders belts out this Liberian war chant in the Bassa language – just one of the rhythms and lyrics that freedom riders from all over the world shared with each other. ???? |
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07 Feb 05 - 11:10 PM (#1402165) Subject: RE: Origins: anyone know 'JONGO'??? From: Q (Frank Staplin) This site has more information. Other African influences than Angolan contribute; Bantu perhaps a better word. Jongo Many others on google, including one that gives the basic 6/8 pattern. |
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08 Feb 05 - 01:31 PM (#1402698) Subject: RE: Origins: anyone know 'JONGO'??? From: GUEST,steve baughman to Brucie Where can I get the melody for the Jongo song? I really want to know if the one you sing is the same as the one I sing. Thanks so much for your help. steve baughman http://www.celticguitar.com |