
The song "N'Teri" is taken from the album "Afriki" by Habib Koité & Bamada (released 2007, cumbancha). The listener feels the message through the harmonies and rhythms created by the instruments & voices. The music is uninhibited, lyrical and poetic. Habib Koité (b. 1958 in Mali) is an internationally-known Malian musician who sings and plays the guitar. His supporting cast, Bamada, is a super-group of West African talent, including Kélétigui Diabaté playing balafon. Habib Koité is known for integrating a diversity of Malian styles into his repertoire. Habib's music crosses all kinds of barriers. Listen & Enjoy it. Lyrics: "N'Teri" (My Friend) --------------------------------------- Dear friend, God has spoilt you If I were in your place, I would have thanked him a hundred times over But you know only too well, he is capable of everything You, women to whom he gave the power to procreate You will one day have a child who will be judged by his fellow beings They will say that he has charisma, that he has personality But these are things one observes I am satisfied and I will follow you everywhere because I love you The grandsons of "Kamadian Camara" have honoured me I am satisfied with this good faith Drissa Camara has put me on a pedestal, I am hopeful The great Sylla family in Kayes, has too high a regard for me I love you and I will follow you everywhere You, Amadou and everyone, have too much respect for me You met me with a smile; God will return it to you You grasped <b>...</b>
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