In 1998, the band Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Carlos Santana, José "Chepito" Areas, David Brown, Gregg Rolie, Mike Carabello, and Michael Shrieve The band has earned nine Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards, the latter all in 2000. Carlos Santana won a Grammy Award as a solo artist in 1988. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. In 2013, Santana announced a reunion of the classic line-up for a new album, Santana IV, which was released in April 2016. They are tied for having the most won Grammy Awards in one night.
Ji- Go- Lo- Ba
Santana Lyrics
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Jingo
Jingo
Jingo Ba
Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba
Jingo
The lyrics to Santana's song Jin-Go-Lo-Ba are repetitive and simple, yet they capture the essence of the song's Afro-Cuban rhythm. "Jingo Ba Lo Ba" is a phrase that was likely derived from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria. "Jingo" is thought to refer to a spirit or deity, while "Lo Ba" means "don't fight" or "no fighting." This interpretation is fitting for the song's message of unity and celebration.
The song features an upbeat tempo and a prominent percussion section, with bongos, congas, and timbales driving the beat. Carlos Santana's guitar work is also notable, with his signature style of blending rock and Latin-inspired riffs. The lyrics are minimal, as the song is primarily focused on the instrumental groove, but they add to the overall ecstatic feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingo
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement, possibly in anticipation of the following lyrics.
Jingo
Continued expression of enthusiasm and excitement.
Jingo
Further continuation of excitement from the previous lines.
Jingo Ba
The introduction of a new expression or phrase, which may be linked to the musical or cultural influences of the song.
Lo
A transitional word or sound, potentially used to set up the following lines.
Ba, Ba, Lo
A repetition of the transitional sound or word, possibly to continue building momentum and excitement within the song.
Ba, Ba, Lo
Further repetition of the transitional sound or word.
Ba, Ba, Lo
Conclusion of the repetition.
Ba, Lo
A new variation or combination of the sounds introduced earlier in the song.
Ba, Ba, Lo
The repetition and expansion of the previous variation.
Ba, Ba, Lo
Further repetition of the variation, potentially building towards a climax or resolution.
Ba, Ba, Lo
Conclusion of the repetition and transition to the next section of the song.
Ba
A simplified version of the previous variation, potentially used to bring the song back to a more basic or primal state.
Jingo
A return to the initial expression of excitement and enthusiasm, potentially building towards a climax or resolution.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Babatunde Olatunji
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Rossy Chaves
Santana, una de mis bandas preferidas, tuve el gran gusto de verlos en los años 70's en mi país, eran, son y seguirán siendo lo máximo con sus clásicos, no hay tema que no me guste de ellos.
Tobias
I heard this song a lot of times due to my father playing it often. This drum beat is carved into my brain
Johana Skarsgard
Me encanta este tema de pura raíz negra a la cual el gran Santana le aporta el sentimiento de su guitarra y le imprime una fuerza increíble!!
Micheal Jovanie
I love Santana they are one of my most favorite bands in the world.
Michael Theriault
Ah, youth. Every garage band at every high school dance my side of San Francisco in my adolescence was trying to play this. No matter if they couldn't quite; it was glorious.
Furiac.
in my city it was the same, also in california
Curleetops7
A great immortal classic hit from 1969.
Brenda Quiroz
Que chingona música. ...
P SMITH
Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and recording artist. He created the song Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums of Passion). In 1969, Carlos Santana had a major hit with his cover version of this first album's "Jin-go-lo-ba", which Santana recorded on his debut album, Santana, as "Jingo".
Gerry Bencivengo
Santana gave our daughter a Magical Moment giving her his pick during Jin-go-lo-ba <3