many in the anti-apartheid movement. His themes include the struggle for freedom, and forgiveness and reconciliation with enemies. Vusi can also be heard performing on Warren Haynes' [Gov't Mule, The Allman Brothers Band] Live at Bonnaroo release during the song "Soulshine", and the Dave Matthews Band song, "Everyday", from the album of the same name as well as a live version of the song with him which appears on the album The Best of What's Around Vol. 1. Vusi was also one of the performers at the Live 8 concerts.
Vusi played a very mellow pre-lunch solo set to an appreciative audience (those capable of functioning at that hour) at the 2004 Falls Festival that was concluded with a superb performance of 'Red Song' in The Big Top, before joining Xavier Rudd on the main Valley Stage to a raptuous reception.
His album The Voice includes the popular track "Weeping", recorded with Josh Groban and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Vusi joined Mambazo for their October-November UK tour in 2004, and will join them again for their 2007 UK tour, again from October to November 2007 [1].
He and other South African musicians took part in the 2002 documentary Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony where they recalled the days of Apartheid.
In June 2007, Mahlasela spoke of apartheid and performed "Thula Mama" at the TED Conference.
On 7 July 2007 Mahlasela performed at the South African leg of Live Earth.
His most recent album, Guiding Star, as Naledi Ya Tsela (the name under which it is released in South Africa) won him the 2007 SAMA for Best Male Artist.
Discography
When You Come Back 1992
Wisdom of Forgiveness 1994
Silang Mabele 1997
Live at the Bassline 1999
Miyela Afrika 2000
Jungle of Questions (with the Proud Peoples Band) 2000
Soundtrack: Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony 2002
Compilations: The Voice (Vusi Mahlasela album) 2003
Soundtrack: Tsotsi 2005
Naledi Ya Tsela (Guiding Star) 2007
Pata Pata
Vusi Mahlasela Lyrics
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Ayibo saguquga sathi bega
Ai saguquga sathi bega
Ayibo saguquga sathi bega
Hiyo mama hiyo ma
Hiyo mama hiyo ma
Hiyo mama hiyo ma
Ayibo saguquga sathi bega nantsi pata pata
Ayibo Saguquga sathi bega iyo pata pata
Hey saguquga sathi bega nantsi pata pata
Ayibo saguquga sathi bega nantsi pata pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Iyo, iyo, iyo iyo pata pata
Ah mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Come lets do it lets do it pata Pata
Come along lets dance pata Pata
Come on move your body
Shake your body
Turn your body
Come on dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance pata pata
Pata pata
Pata pata
Pata pata
Pata pata
IPata ipata ipata pata pata
IPata ipata ipata pata pata
IPata ipata ipata pata pata
IPata ipata ipata pata pata
Iyo iyo, iyo, iyo (Nantsi Pata Pata)
Iyo pata pata
Nantsi pata pata
Iyo pata pata
Mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Nantsi pata pata iyo pata pata
Nantsi pata pata iyo pata pata
Nantsi pata pata iyo pata pata
Nantsi pata pata iyo pata pata
The lyrics to Vusi Mahlasela's song "Pata Pata" are a playful and energetic call to dance and celebrate. The repetition of "Saguquga sathi bega" and "Ayibo saguquga sathi bega" creates a lively rhythm that invites everyone to join in. The phrase "Saguquga sathi bega" can be interpreted as an encouragement to let loose, have fun, and embrace the joy of dancing.
The chorus, "Hiyo mama hiyo ma, hiyo mama hiyo ma," is a simple but infectious chant that adds to the festive atmosphere of the song. It serves as a rallying call for everyone to come together and enjoy themselves. The repetition of "pata pata" throughout the song further emphasizes the desire to dance and let go.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pata Pata" convey a message of unity, celebration, and the power of music and dance to bring people together. It encourages listeners to join in the rhythmic movement and experience the joyous spirit of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Saguquga sathi bega
Let us come together and say
Ayibo saguquga sathi bega
Oh no, let us come together and say
Ai saguquga sathi bega
Oh yes, let us come together and say
Hiyo mama hiyo ma
Hey mother, hey mother
Ayibo saguquga sathi bega nantsi pata pata
Oh no, let us come together and say here is a dance
Ayibo Saguquga sathi bega iyo pata pata
Oh no, let us come together and say yes, it is a dance
Hey saguquga sathi bega nantsi pata pata
Hey, let us come together and say here is a dance
Hiyo mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Hey mother, hey mother, yes, it is a dance
Iyo, iyo, iyo iyo pata pata
Yes, yes, yes, yes, it is a dance
Ah mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Ah mother, hey mother, yes, it is a dance
Come lets do it lets do it pata Pata
Come, let's do it, let's do it, pata pata
Come along lets dance pata Pata
Come along, let's dance, pata pata
Come on move your body
Come on, move your body
Shake your body
Shake your body
Turn your body
Turn your body
Come on dance, dance, dance, dance, dance
Come on, dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance pata pata
Dance, pata pata
IPata ipata ipata pata pata
Here is a dance, a dance, a dance, pata pata
Iyo iyo, iyo, iyo (Nantsi Pata Pata)
Yes, yes, yes, yes (Here is Pata Pata)
Iyo pata pata
Yes, pata pata
Mama hiyo ma hiyo ma iyo pata pata
Mother, hey mother, yes, it is pata pata
Nantsi pata pata iyo pata pata
Here is pata pata, yes, pata pata
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