Rebirth
Every once in a while a diva is born. This is someone whose music is unique… Read Full Bio ↴Every once in a while a diva is born. This is someone whose music is unique in style, profound in content and ahead of its times in form. Linda Kekana is surely one such person. Hailing from the townships revered as the mecca of Jazz Atteridgeville, Gauteng and born some three degrees ago, Linda carries influences of some of the richest music of South Africa. It is such influences that shaped Lindas present, and that will definitely have a bearing on the future that is about to take off with this her debut solo album Rebirth. Linda is a product of the angelic voices of Letta Mbulu ad Shirley Bassey as much as she has drawn courage from the lyrical prowess of Miriam Makeba, Nina and Caiphus Semenya equally contributed to Lindas musical upbringing. Listening to all these musicians made her realize, If these people could produce such good music, I cannot help but be inspired to do my thing. But Linda is also grateful for the influences she got from her family. My immediate influences are from my mother, grandmother and my aunts. Come weekends we always found a reason to come together as a family and sing. And of course I was surrounded by a lot of Jazz from the neighborhood. The story of Linda and her music is one worth documenting. She always has a passion for music. Although she also loved R&B, when she finally made up her mind about following a musical career, she knew exactly what she wanted to do and that was jazz. Right from the early 1980s Linda started writing lyrics and keeping it in the safe. Later in life, she would sing the words while her husband, Ephaim, would add the music to these words on the family keyboards. As time went by, the couple decided to put their compositions on tape in the hope that they would be recorded some day. I kept on writing my music she says, explaining how she ended up with enough material in her collection long before she decided to record. Linda and her husband took their tapes to the legendary Oom Alec Khaoli who agreed to record it for them. Privately, under the name Jazz Factory in 1998, Linda, Ephraim and Oom Alec produced a CD. Linda made numerous public appearances promoting the album. She knew deep down that the album had not reached its maximum potential and kept that in her subconscious mind. I think I write what I call reality songs. They are intense. If you sing these songs you would have to work hard. I just wanted to deliver something that makes sense. Something that makes you think. Throughout the album Linda alternates the pace of the songs from up-tempo and fast to extremely slow. Her melodies put her in the leagues of Nina Simone and her lyrics are as compelling as the songs of Makeba and Mbulu. In short, Rebirth is a very mature album of incredible standard. It is both moving with its words as well as consciously African in content. In spite of all the comparisons that have been made about her and other female jazz singers, Linda is adamant she sings like Linda does May the spirits of jazz find you and fill you with love and all the things life has to offer.

Rebirth
Linda Kekana Lyrics


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Autumn comes and make way to spring
Ever rain gives way to sunshine
A baby crawls that learns to run
Seasons change and years go by
The beginning before the end
We are weak before we are strong
Yes we die (So we can live)
Rebirth rebirth rebirth

Life begins stand up and walk
Life is new everything must change
It's a new day it's anew promise
Life is good so you must be
The beginning before the end
We are week before we are strong
Yes we die (So we can live)
Rebirth rebirth rebirth

Rain or shine
Life life or death
That's the way oh the way

A baby crawls that learns to run
Rain or shine life life or death
That's the way oh the way
Rebirth rebirth rebirth

The beginning before the end
We are week before we are strong




Ah we die so we can live
Rebirth rebirth

Overall Meaning

The song "Rebirth" by Linda Kekana is a hopeful and optimistic track that celebrates the cycle of life and death. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace change, to recognize that every ending is a new beginning, and that even in the face of adversity, we can emerge stronger and better than before.


The lyrics of the song are a metaphor for the larger cycles of life. The changing of the seasons, the birth of a child, and the passing of time all evoke the message of the song. The lines, "We are weak before we are strong / Yes we die (So we can live) / Rebirth rebirth rebirth" suggest that hardships and struggles are necessary for growth and personal development. The line "Life is good so you must be" is a call to action, implying that we must not only endure life's challenges but actively pursue happiness and positivity.


Overall, the song is an uplifting and inspiring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. By recognizing that life is a journey full of twists and turns, the lyrics of "Rebirth" give hope to anyone who may be struggling in their own journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Autumn comes and make way to spring
One season ends to give birth to another.


Ever rain gives way to sunshine
Every hardship has an end, and better things follow.


A baby crawls that learns to run
Growth and progress are a natural part of life, from infancy to adulthood.


Seasons change and years go by
Time moves on, bringing change to everything.


The beginning before the end
All things have a beginning and an end, and every ending marks a new beginning.


We are weak before we are strong
Strength is earned through struggle and perseverance.


Yes we die (So we can live)
Death is a natural part of life and the cycle of rebirth, allowing new life to emerge.


Rebirth rebirth rebirth
The cycle of life, death, and rebirth continues constantly.


Life begins stand up and walk
We must be active and make progress during our time on this earth.


Life is new everything must change
As life continues, everything changes and we must adapt to these changes.


It's a new day it's anew promise
Every new day brings opportunity and promise for growth and change.


Life is good so you must be
Even in difficult times, we must strive to maintain a positive outlook and attitude.


Rain or shine
Regardless of the circumstances, life goes on.


Life life or death
The cycle of life, death, and rebirth is an ongoing process.


That's the way oh the way
This is the natural order of things.


Ah we die so we can live
Death is a necessary part of the cycle of life and rebirth.




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