Name: Kikalama (Guinea)
Duration: P00H03M00S
Description: “Kikalama” is a "call to action" song, and a love/marriage song, from Guinea with a mix of Malinke and Susu lyrics. While the meaning of the word "kikalama" is unclear, according to Malian kora player Prince Diabate, the Malinke word "kikalama" means, approximately,"know who you are; and what you do, do not lose control of yourself.”

Kikalama (Guinea)

from All Around This World: Africa (West, Central and South) by All Around This World

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album

about

“Kikalama” is a "call to action" song, and a love/marriage song, from Guinea with a mix of Malinke and Susu lyrics. While the meaning of the word "kikalama" is unclear, according to Malian kora player Prince Diabate, the Malinke word "kikalama" means, approximately,"know who you are; and what you do, do not lose control of yourself.”

lyrics

Akhan amariye, nna fan mikhi, amariye, khan nmariye, akhan amariye
Marry me my love, marry me.
Kikalama!

credits

from All Around This World: Africa (West, Central and South), released June 21, 2015
Country of Origin: Guinea

Original Language: Susu and Malinke

Musicians:
Abdoulaye Diabaté (Guinea, Guitar)
Famoro Dioubate (Guinea, Balafon)
Missia Saran Diabae (Guinea, Vocals)
Sean Dixon (U.S., Bass/Drums)

Engineering: Amon, Studio Brooklyn, New York

license

about

All Around This World Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

All Around This World is a unique, interactive music program for children 0-9 years old that encourages kids and their families to explore the world by enjoying great global melodies, rhythms and movement.

contact / help

Contact All Around This World

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like All Around This World, you may also like:

Songs for the Young, Old and In Between
by Mr. Elephant

Hooky songs that will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, smash-cutting the irreverence of The Moldy Peaches with wild psychedelia. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2020
go to album
SHAGARA
by Hello World Choir

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jan 16, 2018
go to album
Tolting
by Darto

This Seattle duo explore the more darkly psychedelic side of indie rock on this retrospective album, covering songs recorded from 2009-2019. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 20, 2022
go to album
Season One
by The Vegetable Plot

This children’s record isn’t just for kids. Smoky soul grooves and bizarro pop chestnuts make for an entertaining listen. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 21, 2018
go to album
Está Bien
by Dois

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 13, 2017
go to album
Archive 2009-2015
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Nov 29, 2016
go to album
Towers / Anointing
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Oct 18, 2016
go to album