Salsa has been a hugely popular style in Central and West Africa since the 1940s-1950s, and the goal of Africando was to merge salsa rhythms from both sides of the Atlantic, mainly based on the African salsa tradition.
Africando was initiated by West African producer Ibrahim Sylla, Malian arranger Boncana Maiga (of Fania All Stars) and legenday charanga singer Ronnie Baro. Some of the musicians initially involved were: Pape Seck (ex member of Star Band), Nicholas Menheim (associate of Youssou N'Dour), and Medoune Diallo (formerly with Orchestre Baobab).
The first two albums were a big success both in Africa and in the rest of the world. Singer Pape Seck died in 1995, and was replaced by Gnonnas Pedro from Benin (who died August 2005) and Ronnie Baro of Orquestra Broadway.
For the latest albums, well known African musicians, such as Tabu Ley Rochereau, Koffi Olomide, Salif Keita, Sekouba Bambino, Amadou Balake; and Thionne Seck were invited. This new constellation led to the new name Africando All Stars. Whilst in the beginning, the songs were Latin classics sung in wolof language or a mix of wolof and spanish, newer songs were African classics, redone with latin rhythms and instrumentation. With both approaches, Africando has been equally successful.
Yaye boy
Africando Lyrics
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Maraqui bay boy - bay boy
Mariqui mam boy - mam boy
Mariqui ai boy - yay boy
Y yai yo yay, yai pal ma
Aah bay pal ma
Yay, suba yay boy - bay, suba bay boyMamba mam boy bay ma bay boy Machumba bai nao - mam boy
Canja ginjo yao - mam boy
Y se tao ue zizi - yay boy
Yai, suba yay boy, bay, suba bay boy Ai bay pal ma, aah yay pal ma
Mamba mamba pal ma, bay yo bay, ma pal ma
Mam... Maraquiam boy, mam mam bal ma
Ah, mam bal ma, ah bay pal ba
Ah, bay mal ma, ay, ya pal ma
Machumba bai dera bu pal ma, asera puma funde pal ma tan mi chumba lera pal ma, ah, yay pal ma
Daniel Ramirez
The song Yaye Boy by Africando is an upbeat and joyful song that celebrates African culture and music. The chorus largely consists of repetitions of "yay boy" and "bay boy," with other lines interspersed in between. While the song is sung in a West African language called Wolof, it is clear from the overall tone and rhythm that the song is meant to be a lively and celebratory one.
The verses provide a bit more context and detail than the chorus. The first verse references "Mamba mam boy," which could be interpreted as a reference to traditional African drumming styles, while the second verse includes phrases like "Canja ginjo yao" and "Asera puma funde," which are less clear in meaning. However, it is likely that they are additional references to traditional African music and culture.
Overall, Yaye Boy can be seen as a song that celebrates the joyful and energetic spirit of African culture, with a particular emphasis on music and dance. The repetitive nature of the chorus and the use of the Wolof language provide a strong sense of cultural authenticity and pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Yay suba yay boy bay suba bay boy Mamba mam boy, bay ma bay boy Maraqui ai boy - yay boy
Excitement and celebration, with the repetition of the phrase 'Yay boy' and 'Bay boy'. Mention of 'Mamba' (a type of dance) and 'Maraqui ai boy' (a celebration).
Maraqui bay boy - bay boy
Continued celebration with 'Maraqui' and the phrase 'Bay boy'
Mariqui mam boy - mam boy
Further excitement with the repetition of 'Maraqui' and 'Mam boy'
Mariqui ai boy - yay boy
The celebration continues with 'Maraqui', followed by 'Yay boy'
Y yai yo yay, yai pal ma
Another repetition of the celebratory phrase, with an added mention of 'Yai yo yay' and 'Yai pal ma'
Aah bay pal ma
An expression of joy with 'Aah' and 'Bay pal ma'
Yay, suba yay boy - bay, suba bay boyMamba mam boy bay ma bay boy Machumba bai nao - mam boy
Another round of celebration with the repetition of 'Yay boy', 'Bay boy', and 'Mamba' and an additional mention of 'Machumba bai nao'
Asera puma funde - mam boy
Another phrase in celebration, with 'Asera puma funde' and 'Mam boy'
Canja ginjo yao - mam boy
An additional celebratory phrase with 'Canja ginjo yao' and 'Mam boy'
Y se tao ue zizi - yay boy
The celebration continues with 'Y se tao ue zizi' and 'Yay boy'
Yai, suba yay boy, bay, suba bay boy Ai bay pal ma, aah yay pal ma
Another repetition of the celebratory phrases with the addition of 'Ai bay pal ma' and 'Aah yay pal ma'
Mamba mamba pal ma, bay yo bay, ma pal ma
An additional mention of 'Mamba' and a repetition of 'Bay yo bay, ma pal ma' in continued excitement
Maraquiam boy, mam mam bal ma
A reference to 'Maraqui' and more repetition of 'Mam mam bal ma'
Ah, mam bal ma, ah bay pal ba
Continued expression of joy with 'Ah' and 'Mam bal ma', as well as 'Ah bay pal ba'
Ah, bay mal ma, ay, ya pal ma
More expressions of joy with 'Ah', 'Bay mal ma', and 'Ay, ya pal ma'
Machumba bai dera bu pal ma, asera puma funde pal ma tan mi chumba lera pal ma, ah, yay pal ma
Additional celebratory phrases with 'Machumba bai dera bu pal ma', 'Asera puma funde pal ma', and 'Tan mi chumba lera pal ma', concluding with 'Ah, yay pal ma'
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@benfigueroa1413
Yo soy puertorriqueño🇵🇷 pero esta salsa africana esta bestiallll .. Puerto Rico tiene la mejor salsa del mundo pero,nuestros hermanos africanos con este Tema se la comieron y la pusieron en China buena buenaaaa is 👉👍👌🇵🇷😎
@marti442
viva Senegal y viva la salsa!
@ie2289
Está si es la brava, la verdadera, no la de Marc Anthony, am sorry Marc, cus I love you...but this swing it's better somehow, the beat es más sabroso, even the flute cuando entra, bárbara! Tremenda salsa pa bailar de verdad! 🎶🎼🎵❤️
@TheElChayanne
Somehow? lol Are you kidding me not only is this version a thousand times better but it's in Wolof.
@mamesayendiaye3874
From Sénégal 🇸🇳🇸🇳
@bullysp7150
Love this gem by Africando. There's nothing like the original. 👊🏽🇵🇷
@andreasokoua4127
Je pense à mon père, ce vrai mélomane qui nous faisait écouter ces belles melodie. Rip dad 🙏🕯
@andreasokoua4127
Melodies*
@damonx6287
R.I.P 🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿 force à toi et une pensée à tous nos proches qui nous ont quittés qui on espère, ont le sourire de la haut…
@marti442
I know what it's like to lose a dad and YES, music helps keep the dearly departed close to heart and keeps their soul alive in the memories of all those whos lives they touch. Hugs to you and may you feel healing each day.