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Alpha Yaya Diallo — Yèkè Yèkè
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Dav3thedog
Posted: Mar 14, 2013 - 23:45
 
Very nice!
bluecshells
Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 13:04
 
{#Biggrin}

Rotterdam
Posted: Oct 09, 2012 - 04:05
 
Have always loved this!

dew34
(Wisconsin-quite woodsy)
Posted: Sep 07, 2012 - 14:43
 
 jen3005545 wrote:
{#Bananasplit}   Me likes!
 

Yah! , me twos          {#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}

jen3005545
(Fort Worth, TX)
Posted: Apr 02, 2012 - 11:24
 
{#Bananasplit}   Me likes!

meinthecorner
(Past the gravy, far beyond the golden fries)
Posted: Mar 01, 2012 - 21:41
 
 daigoro wrote:

I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".

Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?

 
So, you have some crystal ball that's telling only you, I suppose from your statement, just what "RP's target audience" might be?

How special it must be, to be you, diagoro.



pinto
(west meade)
Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 08:29
 
 daigoro wrote:

I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".

Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?

 

Rat on! Rat on! Rat on!

tfine
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 14:47
 
Good stuff.  Keep on goin' RP!

jocelynsart
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 14:40
 
Love it! Have discovered so many sounds and music I've never before heard, on RP! Sexy and makes one feel like they are in a different place.

Limpopoking
(The Parish of St. Alfonzo)
Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 00:13
 
 Shesdifferent wrote:
This music is like scrambled eggs!
 

With spice... Niiiiice!!!  {#Hungry}

daigoro
Posted: Sep 25, 2011 - 07:54
 
 jools wrote:
Can't help thinking that some of you guys in the US of A are far too dismissive and unappreciative of music outside of your own culture. And the term "world Music" is so very patronising and inappropriate, bordering on racist IMHO and has fallen way out of favour here in the UK when describing music from other countries/cultures.  it's a bit like someone in Africa describing Bruce Springsteen as World Music. Geddit?
 
I see, so maybe it is racist to have categories in the music store? You guys in the UK have taken the PC route to the extreme lately. BTW, I couldn't care less if somebody in Africa or Europe or wherever called Bruce Springsteen "World Music".

Sure, people would benefit from hearing more music from outside their own country. That's why RP likes to mix it up for those few who might actually like a song like this, but may not have had a forum to hear it. I have no problem with that as long as the core is more in line with RP's target audience. But ultimately people like what they like and then rate it so. Too democratic for ya?


djsarong
Posted: Dec 16, 2010 - 06:36
 
I love the More Kente version of this track a dance floor classic, however this is great

Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Dec 16, 2010 - 06:34
 
All of you listener possibly being disappointed with
actual Rock should give modern-traditional
MALIAN MUSIC
a real chance!

Lots to discover!!

Start with "Habib Koite" - though there are least 30 others
of that quality!

POSITIVE VIBES PURE...!!!!!


jools
(Brighton UK)
Posted: Jun 08, 2010 - 07:45
 
 gabbadar wrote:


And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..

..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.
 
Oh dear - how very sad for you.  Why don't you go listen to another station that plays music you DO like?

jools
(Brighton UK)
Posted: Jun 08, 2010 - 07:44
 
Can't help thinking that some of you guys in the US of A are far too dismissive and unappreciative of music outside of your own culture. And the term "world Music" is so very patronising and inappropriate, bordering on racist IMHO and has fallen way out of favour here in the UK when describing music from other countries/cultures.  it's a bit like someone in Africa describing Bruce Springsteen as World Music. Geddit?

ddbz
(The Midwest)
Posted: Apr 05, 2010 - 21:34
 
A big 0 (zero) on the complaints level... for some 'gosh darn'  level I like this here 4. maybe 5. something, but good to hear...?

MJMJ
Posted: Jan 01, 2010 - 07:49
 
It's so cultural!! heh

Shaker
Posted: Oct 30, 2009 - 14:03
 
{#Drummer}{#Bananasplit}


gabbadar
(40.475652,-75.265617 (Or in the field, by the playground, under the stars.. if dark))
Posted: Aug 28, 2009 - 12:06
 
 joerw wrote:
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
 

And it's kind of stuck on the way back down..

..I can handle a little world music once in a while, but it feels like these have been peppering every playlist recently.


peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Aug 28, 2009 - 12:04
 
 Shesdifferent wrote:
This music is like scrambled eggs!
 
More like music to scramble eggs to! Crack, crack, crack, stir, stir,stir...ya, ya,ya, stir, stir,stir {#Dancingbanana}  {#Chef}


TonyBear
(London, England)
Posted: Mar 23, 2009 - 04:24
 
Mory Kante version was remixed into a house music club hit in 90s - great to hear the this version for the first time.


joerw
Posted: Dec 18, 2008 - 07:33
 
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

PeaceInIraq
(The Federally Occupied District of Columbia)
Posted: Nov 16, 2008 - 17:49
 
Wow, its the little ditty that opens up "The World" on PRI.


Xeric
(Up on the Roof)
Posted: Sep 14, 2008 - 14:37
 
I wonder how you pronounce Yèkè Yèkè ?  Yucky yucky?  No, wait—not quite.  Oughtta be. . . .


schmoooz
(Tampa, FL)
Posted: Jun 11, 2008 - 20:28
 
Im sensing a world music theme....hold on....hold it...YES...it must be world music day.

No complaints mind you

Naaldekoker wrote:
Yeh...NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!



Naaldekoker
Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 23:11
 
Yeh...NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!



prickelpit96
(Hannover, Germany)
Posted: Dec 06, 2007 - 02:49
 
passsion8 wrote:
Methinks I hearin' Fele Kuti.


The only version I know is from Mori Kante...
passsion8
(over the hills and far away)
Posted: Nov 04, 2007 - 17:38
 
Methinks I hearin' Fele Kuti.
littlerat
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 07:28
 
iTuner wrote:


Its like weather in New England, if you don't like it, wait 5 minutes, you'll get something different.


Amen. My favorite three things about RP:

1. exposure and introduction to music I'd otherwise not learn to know,
2. I hear the songs I know and love already,
3. If I hate it, the next song will probably wipe it from memory!
EssexTex
(Frisbee in Zilker Park)
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 07:27
 
Meh meh meh meh...repeat to fade
d00kie
(In Cubicle Hell!)
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 07:26
 
Shesdifferent wrote:
This music is like scrambled eggs!



madaxeman
(Scottish west coast)
Posted: Aug 02, 2007 - 10:51
 
Instant 10. Fantastic.
mutepoint
Posted: Jul 14, 2007 - 16:01
 
Check out Alpha's MySpace page.

Looks like some guy by the name of Eric Clapton is listed among the friends.

See also: www.alphayayadiallo.com
iTuner
Posted: Jul 01, 2007 - 22:03
 
93vx800 wrote:


This why I love RP, because I get to hear all kinds of music that I'd never listen to otherwise. Keep it groovin', Bill!


Its like weather in New England, if you don't like it, wait 5 minutes, you'll get something different.
93vx800
(Red Sox Nation)
Posted: May 31, 2007 - 14:23
 
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(


This why I love RP, because I get to hear all kinds of music that I'd never listen to otherwise. Keep it groovin', Bill!
Barman
(Milan, Italy)
Posted: Apr 30, 2007 - 03:53
 
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(



algrif
(Slightly west of Zero)
Posted: Apr 14, 2007 - 06:34
 
s_k wrote:
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(

Eastern ???
Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, is one of the hottest acts on the current world music scene. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, he's earned a matchless reputation internationally for the excellence of his musicianship and the excitement of his live shows - whether performing solo or with his band Bafing.

http://www.alphayayadiallo.com/alpha.html
s_k
(Susteren, Netherlands)
Posted: Mar 29, 2007 - 13:25
 
I'd rather keep it english and rockish :).
Really don't like any of the eastern music Bill plays :(
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Feb 26, 2007 - 08:20
 
This music is like scrambled eggs!
Dave_Mack
(My own private underwear)
Posted: Feb 26, 2007 - 08:20
 
raelic wrote:
mmm that's some good yèkè.

Gets my yayas out, that's for sure. Sounds like something Ry Cooder would want to be involved in. Good variety.
auburntigerrich
(Mesa, AZ)
Posted: Feb 26, 2007 - 08:16
 
Phonedave wrote:
I can deal with the instrumental. The vocals just kill it for me.



Yeah, this pretty much sums it up for me too.
bokey
(Filialville)
Posted: Feb 10, 2007 - 19:34
 
Great time to go back and check out a couple tunes I heard earlier.
mutepoint
(Elsewhere ravaging the geopolitical sphere)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:57
 
Oooh yah. Great track. He's got several other tunes that would fit here as well. His concerts are something else too.


crockydile
(The swamps of Houston)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:56
 
Sorry Bill, the repetitive vocals were like chewing up non-chewable vitamins.
mattc296
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:55
 
So much going on in this very rich sound.
Phonedave
(Northeast NJ)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:53
 
I can deal with the instrumental. The vocals just kill it for me.


ArbiterOfGoodTaste
(Seattle, WA)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:52
 
Wow, it was 1996 and some friends and I were hiding in the bushes at Seattle Center, smoking a bowl at Bumbershoot. We were near the Mural stage and heard the most amazing African music. We emerged from the bushes and were enthralled with this guy's performance for the next hour or so. He had a gigantic band with him and rocked out on a Strat while the rest of the band jammed on a variety of African instruments. Incredible. Glad to be reminded of them!
2Hawks
(Living in Theory -- Everything works here)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:52
 
Nope, not for me. Just can't get into this kind of music.
fretman
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:52
 
Nice groove- good beat, you could dance to it. I'll give it a 12, Bill.
master_betty
(Pluto)
Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 11:52
 
Ah I remember this song from 80s. Niiiceee..