Sunday, August 14, 2011

Malaika: Kenyan Love Song

Supposedly composed by Kenyan musician Fadhili William, "Malaika" (angel in Swahili) was first recorded by William in 1963. But I first heard of it through Harry Belafonte and South African singer Miriam Makeba. It has been covered countless times by everyone.

http://grooveshark.com/s/Fadhili+William+Malaika/38AqmZ?src=5 Fadhili William version

Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

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