@Alan Abrahams: Thank you for producing this Grammy nominated iconic Clegg tune. IT is indeed that anthemic cry of all displaced ethnic groups of all diasporas. Tov Tadah, bro. You certainly chose the most beautiful queen of all songstresses (Joanie) & the Zulu version (written (of course) and performed time and time again by RIP Clegg himself. It's pretty much the "Dayenuh" Yiddish for "We've totally totally had enough. --or How much longer much we wait for respect, dignity, and change?" .) Thank you, Alan, dude.
I was a 16 year old American kid when I first heard this song. Even though I really had no idea the true meaning behind the song, it instantly resonated with me. It's been a favorite of mine for over thirty years. A beautiful song. RIP Johnny Clegg.
Johnny Clegg. RIP brother. 💕🇦🇺👍 Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him) Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela) Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is) Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept) Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey Look across the island into the bay We are all islands till comes the day We cross the burning water Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him) Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela) Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is) Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept) A seagull wings across the sea Broken silence is what I dream Who has the words to close the distance Between you and me Steve biko, victoria mxenge Neil aggett…
i love this song.... tonight I was searching for it... had not heard it in over 20 years, did not know the name.... but heard the original, and now Joan baez... nice version... i love her, but the original is always close to my heart...
Trés attachante Joan 🇨🇵🌟⭐🌈❤️🇫🇷⚡✨💫🌟⭐🌈🤩😍☀️❣️🍜🥐🧡🌸🦩💌🙌👏👥❤️⚡✨🙌👏🧡🌹⭐🌈🌟💫✨⚡🇫🇷❤️🌷🔥👩❤️👩💌🍓🍒🧡🌸🦩🌺🌹🍓😍🤩❣️☀️💓💓⚡🌈⭐🌟💫✨⚡🇫🇷❤️💓♥️👥👏🙌💌👩❤️👩🔥🌷💐🍒🍓😍🤩❣️💓🌹🌺🦩🌸🧡🧡🧡🇨🇵❤️💌💌💏💏🌴🍀☀️🌍🌎🦜🐦🦉🦢🕊️🦩🐠🐠🐬🦈
But nobody seems to acknowledge the late Johnny Clegg's authorship of this song. They would not even let him play it at the anti-apartheid concerts in UK
@Lesley Soskin, all I could find is that the background vocals were arranged by Caiphus Semenya. They don't credit the actual background singers anywhere I can find, which is more the pity.
Bro, if you have to ask “who is Stephen Biko?” then we can’t help you. Google, please, for Clegg & honorable Joan Baez’s sake. Ummm… Asibonanga, 1st written & brilliantly performed by Johnny Clegg, translates roughly from the Zulu to “Soon come.” An urgent cry to get Mandela outta lockdown after 27 years. The song itself, as we witness here with Joanie, is a statement of hope for all marginalized people to be set free. Als
You are a moron RevGeraldJones...........what have YOU done to 'change the world'.......oh that's right - naming YOURSELF A FAKE 'REVEREND'.................................................
I know Johnny enjoyed this , he was a true gentleman. Never too busy to have a chat over a coffee at Hyde Park Johannesburg. RIP N'KOSI
Nice, but nobody does it like Johnny. RIP you legend. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this song. RIP South Africa, I miss you too. 😭
I was honored and delighted to produce this Grammy nominated gem - thank you for posting
we should thank you😊
@Alan Abrahams: Thank you for producing this Grammy nominated iconic Clegg tune. IT is indeed that anthemic cry of all displaced ethnic groups of all diasporas. Tov Tadah, bro. You certainly chose the most beautiful queen of all songstresses (Joanie) & the Zulu version (written (of course) and performed time and time again by
RIP Clegg himself. It's pretty much the "Dayenuh" Yiddish for "We've totally totally had enough. --or How much longer much we wait for respect, dignity, and change?" .) Thank you, Alan, dude.
I was a 16 year old American kid when I first heard this song. Even though I really had no idea the true meaning behind the song, it instantly resonated with me. It's been a favorite of mine for over thirty years. A beautiful song. RIP Johnny Clegg.
R.I.P. Johnny Clegg😢But Joan Baez's voice is very refreshing ❤
Beautiful voice of this amazing singer who is always politically committed.
Great song!
Johnny Clegg. RIP brother. 💕🇦🇺👍
Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him)
Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela)
Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept)
Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey
Look across the island into the bay
We are all islands till comes the day
We cross the burning water
Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him)
Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela)
Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept)
A seagull wings across the sea
Broken silence is what I dream
Who has the words to close the distance
Between you and me
Steve biko, victoria mxenge
Neil aggett…
Thank you so much for the interpretation. A beautiful song sung by the greatest voice!!
Please add the lyrics to the last part of the song. Thankyou.
Beautiful song !!
La plus belle version ❤️ la plus belle voix ❤️🇨🇵💌💟👏
More than brilliant. Wow! African singers are exceptional.
Excelente version👋
Trop beau
i love this song.... tonight I was searching for it... had not heard it in over 20 years, did not know the name.... but heard the original, and now Joan baez... nice version... i love her, but the original is always close to my heart...
I agree! I love Joan Baez and it is a pleasant, soft, version. Often 'Westernized' versions lose the passion and earthiness of African music.
how was the original i think start was the same
İşte dümyanın iyi insanları,,,az kalan
Desde niño me atrapó esta preciosa canción, enhorabuena Joan por tu versión y tu toque de sensibilidad.
Trés attachante Joan 🇨🇵🌟⭐🌈❤️🇫🇷⚡✨💫🌟⭐🌈🤩😍☀️❣️🍜🥐🧡🌸🦩💌🙌👏👥❤️⚡✨🙌👏🧡🌹⭐🌈🌟💫✨⚡🇫🇷❤️🌷🔥👩❤️👩💌🍓🍒🧡🌸🦩🌺🌹🍓😍🤩❣️☀️💓💓⚡🌈⭐🌟💫✨⚡🇫🇷❤️💓♥️👥👏🙌💌👩❤️👩🔥🌷💐🍒🍓😍🤩❣️💓🌹🌺🦩🌸🧡🧡🧡🇨🇵❤️💌💌💏💏🌴🍀☀️🌍🌎🦜🐦🦉🦢🕊️🦩🐠🐠🐬🦈
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Süper bir yorum ve ses. Mandela ölmedi.
I was listen this music first at 1989- or 1990 year. I think this song was done for Nelson Mandela. I love this song.
But nobody seems to acknowledge the late Johnny Clegg's authorship of this song. They would not even let him play it at the anti-apartheid concerts in UK
is this with Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the background? I recognise Joseph Tshabala's voice.
@Lesley Soskin, all I could find is that the background vocals were arranged by Caiphus Semenya. They don't credit the actual background singers anywhere I can find, which is more the pity.
Yes it is - I first heard this on Mixed Bag NPR from Tulsa Oklahoma in 1988 - I was never sure of the title but TH-cam found it for me. Great song
Hi? What are the meaning of the vocals towards the end after mentioning the names?
Cool.
Bro, if you have to ask “who is Stephen Biko?” then we can’t help you. Google, please, for Clegg & honorable Joan Baez’s sake. Ummm… Asibonanga, 1st written & brilliantly performed by Johnny Clegg, translates roughly from the Zulu to “Soon come.” An urgent cry to get Mandela outta lockdown after 27 years. The song itself, as we witness here with Joanie, is a statement of hope for all marginalized people to be set free. Als
R.I.P Mandela
Her voice really resonates like no other. If you are interested in music with a similar vibe, check out my EP Heart Walk on TH-cam. Thanks.
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it is for nelson mandela to be released from the prison,today we should be released from isolation and lockdown from corona like she wants
johnny clegg just died
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Silly woman thinks her caterwauling makes anything change in the world! A good song, but means nothing!
You are a moron RevGeraldJones...........what have YOU done to 'change the world'.......oh that's right - naming YOURSELF A FAKE 'REVEREND'.................................................
revgeraldjones...........you are a moron ..rev!