Forest Nativity
Francis Bebey Lyrics
Come into the world my child
Awake into life, my child
Life is good
You will see
Come into the world my child
All of us are here
Awaiting you
And the whole forrest will burst into applause
And leap for joy
The whole forest is expecting you
You can see the panther
Wearing his finest coat
And the lion
The king himself
Wearing a brand new mane to welcome you
Come into the world my child
Awake into life my child
Come into the world
Don't be afraid of the wicked
We have confined the wicked into a prison of scorn, of contempt
From where they'll never escape
The wicked will never trouble you
Or make you unhappy
Because we are here
All of us
Awaiting you
Come into the world
Awake into life, my child
Come, the whole forrest is expecting you
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Francis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. Read Full BioFrancis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. Read Full BioFrancis Bebey (1929–2001) was a Cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. Bebey was born in 1929 in Douala, Cameroon. He attended the Sorbonne and Paris, France, and received further education in the United States. In 1957, Bebey moved to Ghana at the invitation of Kwame Nkrumah to all Africans from non-independent territories. Bebey took a job as a broadcaster.
In the early 1960s, Bebey moved to France and started work in the arts, establishing himself as a musician, sculptor, and writer. His most popular novel was Agatha Moudio's Son. His writing and music often cross-fertilised, and he performed a song by that name, as well (Agatha). He also worked as a consultant for UNESCO.
Bebey released his first album in 1969. His music was primarily guitar-based, although he integrated traditional African instruments as well. His style was groundbreaking, merging Cameroonian makossa with classical guitar, jazz, and pop, in a mix that could be intellectual, humorous, or serious. He sang in Duala, English, and French. Bebey had a strong impact on later performers. For example, he gave Manu Dibango his big break when Dibango came to work for him in Paris. Bebey released more than 20 albums over his career. He died in 2001.
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psychobot
This track is beyond dope.
Reuben Grivell
hella dope
MentalIssuez
This is naturally induced psychedelia right here! SOOO DOPE
whoisit01
I love this artist, and this album is exceptional. Easily in my top favorite finds in the last few years. I just wish I could find more information about it and about Francis Bebey!
Elke Zwinge-Makamizile
Francis Bebey and his eternal music, never forgot...28.5.2020
Ajo Wong
I’m pregnant 🤰🏾 my mother in law just emailed me this song ♥️♥️
Meddlesome Music
I love the inward singing
House of Courgette Video Suite
might be the best song ever
DG.vincent
those flutes, what a spicy gem.
kourada
who needs drugs when you've got senses