In the aftermath of the Guinean Independence in 1958 and the encouragement of cultural pride, numerous bands sprang up throughout the African country. The first dance bands were state-supported orchestras, and included popular groups like Lanaya Jazz, Keletigui et ses Tambourins and Super Boiro. The most popular was Bembeya Jazz National, formed by vocalist Aboubacar Dembar Camara in 1961. Specializing in modern arrangements of Manding classic tunes, Bembeya Jazz National won the first two national Biennale festivals in 1962 and 1964 and was crowned National Orchestra in 1966.
Initially a seven-piece group, featuring a Latin-flavored horn section of saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet, Bembeya Jazz National reached its apex with the addition of electric guitarist Sekou "Diamond Fingers" Diabate and lead singer Sekouba Mabino Diabate (no relation). Although prohibited from touring outside Guinea until the mid-'80s, Bembeya Jazz National continued to build a cult-like following in its home country.
Bembeya Jazz National's most ambitious album, Regard Sur Le Passe, released in 1968, was a musical tribute to the memory of Samory Toure, who founded the Mande kingdom in 1870. A live album, 10 Ans De Succes, was recorded during a 1971 concert.
A set-back for the band came in 1973 when Camara was killed in an auto accident on his way to a concert in Dakar. Although they remained together for another eight years, Bembeya Jazz National was unable to duplicate the success of their earliest years. The group disbanded in 1991 with Sekou Diabate and Sekouba Bambino Diabate going on to successful solo careers.
However, it reformed in the late 1990s and has toured Europe and North America in the early 2000s.
Beni Barale
Bembeya Jazz National Lyrics
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Mo beni barale
Alou toro ma lon ba kouma lan ba then thou
Mo beni barale
(Inaudible) molu bara mankan mo beni barale
(Inaudible) molu bara mankan mo beni barale ima koro teiye
Fama allah don maken yalla kony ba kon tou ye
The lyrics to Bembeya Jazz National's song Beni Barale talk about a struggle between two people or groups. The lyrics open with the phrase "Alou toro ma lon ba kouma lan ba then thou" which roughly translates to "they're fighting and arguing but I don't care about them." The singer then repeats the phrase "mo beni barale" which means "I am not their enemy" multiple times conveying his neutral stance in the conflict.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become a plea for peace and unity. The phrases "fama allah don maken yalla kony ba kon tou ye" and "ee yere bouyen la yu nzere mankan mo beni barale" both express a desire for everyone to come together and work towards a common goal. It's possible that this song was written during a time of political or social unrest in Guinea, where Bembeya Jazz National hails from.
Overall, Beni Barale is a powerful song that conveys a message of peace and unity. By taking a neutral stance in a conflict, the singer encourages both sides to put aside their differences and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Alou toro ma lon ba kouma lan ba then thou
I, Alou Toro, am speaking to you, my friend, to tell you about something important
Mo beni barale
I want to take your advice
(Inaudible) molu bara mankan mo beni barale
There are obstacles in my path, and I need your help to overcome them
(Inaudible) molu bara mankan mo beni barale ima koro teiye
These obstacles are causing me great distress and I need a solution quickly
Fama allah don maken yalla kony ba kon tou ye
I ask for Allah's blessings and guidance to help me find the right path forward
Ee yere bouyen la yu nzere mankan mo beni barale
I am lost in my thoughts, and I hope that you can help me find my way
Writer(s): Bembeya Jazz National
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@pamomardrammeh2137
I love this song , I miss my grandparents so so much
@mahodiaby
Maho
@oussoumanebazo1416
Amede farasse
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@condehadjafatoumata7592
@syllart records je cherche un son là où on parle de la Guinée c’est une ancienne musique mais je ne sais pas qui l’a chanté on dit dans la musique la Guinée diara mo yé la Guinée dianako
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@user-je6pt7dn6w
Oui moi en souvenir de mes parents
@fadilaouattara9721
Moi c'était les artistes de mon papa 🥰.
C'est lui qui me les a fait découvrir
@vedghou
Comment trouver la traduction de cette chanson ?