Monthly Archives: March 2012

“To Build A Home”
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“To Build A Home”

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In Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

The Cinematic Orchestra + Yanjaa

There is a house built out of stone
Wooden floors, walls and window sills
Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust
This is a place where I don’t feel alone
This is a place where I feel at home

Out in the garden where we planted the seeds
There is a tree that’s old as me
When the dust came around to blow it down
I climbed the tree to see the world 

Sunrise in Kakamega foh real

“Dance With My Father”
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“Dance With My Father”

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In Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Luther Vandross + Yanjaa

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said