Title: Tell No Lies Artist: Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara 1 Sahara 2 Tonio Yima 3 Kele Kele (No Passport No Visa) 4 Fulani Coochie Man 5 Achu 6. Madam Mariama 7 Gainako 8 Nangu Sobeh 9 Banjul Girl 10 Chukaloy Dayoy 11 Futa Jalo 1. Sahara I sing for the Sahara, a land of sand and beauty, a land of camels and great people. As the evening falls the sand cools from the rays of the sun and it feels like magic. People of Sahara I greet you, for you have kept your culture and traditions against all odds. If you travel to Mali or Timbuktu you will know what I mean for you will meet the great men and find the history of their nation which has long been preserved. 2. Tonio Yima Pardon me, my friend, we are in a big gathering and there are many people, I might step on you but it is not my intention to do so. Someone might spit on you but do not be rude to them, just put your point across without spoiling the fun for the rest. Pardon me, my dear, pardon me, I might push you while I make my way through the crowd but I do not mean to hurt you. The gathering will soon be over and we will all go our separate ways, so spare me the insults, I just want to have fun. Sorry if I have done anything wrong but I just want to enjoy myself. 3. Kele Kele (No Passport No Visa) Hear my cry, the cry of my people for a passport and visa. They go to and from visa offices, pay huge application fees just to end up with no refund and no visa. So they pay a captain and board an unsafe ship hoping to enter Europe, the land of their dreams. Listen my friend, think carefully before you start this journey of pain and suffering which can lead to your untimely death. You may be going through a hard time, but Africa our motherland has a lot to offer, so be patient in your search for treasures. Visa authorities, allow me to bring the plight of my people in sweet melody, although you cannot grant everyone a visa there must be a way to ease the pain, suffering and loss. 4. Fulani Coochie Man Aid for the poor countries, donated for the poor and needy because they have nothing. Lets make sure this aid is distributed evenly to the ones who need it. Do not sit on a lump sum and keep it for your own use, neither must you use the aid to enjoy a lavish lifestyle while the real owners of this aid still live in anguish. Others have more than they need because of greed, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Let us refuse injustice to the poor. 5. Achu Listen, O listen, listen to me with your minds and listen carefully. 6. Madam Mariama Mariama you are kind, Mariama you are jolly, Mariama you are wealthy and your riches you freely give. Your company is always filled with fun and laughter, praise singers proclaim your kindness in various tunes. Let me also sing a song for Mariama the woman of my dreams. Marie, some of them call you, Marie, your skin glows, you are wonderful, I will never stop singing of your beauty. 7. Gainako I dedicate this song to the youths, for I want them to know the importance of knowing their roots. Find out about your ancestors - the things they did, the things they talked about, their traditions and what they believed in, for all this will lead you in the right direction. As for me, I can't stop reflecting on my heritage for it inspires me and gives me joy. That's why I want to honour the scholars of Medina Gunasi, whom God has blessed with wisdom and knowledge. They never cease from shepherding the flock entrusted to them, their prayers never fail and that is why I urge you all to seek their blessing at all times. 8. Nangu Sobeh Head of house, it's you I am talking to, for I want to remind you that you need to show a bright example to your family. Hard work is the key to success so let's not be lazy, nothing good comes easy therefore we have to be ready and willing to work. When the rains are here get up and till the soil, show the children what they can reap from the farms so that they will learn from you. If you steal, the children will do the same and if you beg, they will, so work hard head of house there are many eyes watching every move you make. 9. Banjul Girl Banjul girl, you are born beautiful, I am in love with you. Come and talk to me my dear, let's talk about love. You are full of tact, you are so wonderful I cannot stop loving you. Talk to me Banjul girl, beauty is in your nature. Come on and dance with me Banjul girl, come on and talk to me for I am in love with you beautiful Banjul girl. 10. Chukaloy Dayoy Teenage girls of this generation I challenge you to seek knowledge and you will not regret it. Let the parents support the young minds of our nations so that the dumping of newborn babies will cease. Babies need care, bringing them up means a lot of spending, so think about it teenage girl for you need support yourself. Do not engage in ways that will cause you regrets, stop now and save a life. 11. Futa Jalo History tells us about our past for we should not forget our heritage as it makes us who we are. I call on the nation to preserve the culture as it is the only thing that defines people. Let us not replace our traditional praise singers, neither should we find an alternative to the fiddle, kora or flutes because they tell our story. I will not forget my origin, I am born from parents of a tradition I am proud of, my grandfather is from Cumbria in Futa Jalo and my mother is from Benani near Dallaba. I will pursue my culture and learn more about my ancestors, for that is what makes me the person I am today. Find out your heritage, learn about your people, you will be proud you did it. Juldeh Camara - Vocals, Ritti (one-string African Fiddle), Kologo (two-string African Banjo) Justin Adams - Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals, Percussion, Piano, Bass on track 1 Salah Dawson Miller - Percussion with guests Mim Suleiman - Backing Vocals Billy Fuller - Electric and Upright Bass on tracks 2, 3, 5, 6 Simon Edwards - Baby Bass on track 9 Recorded by Adam B Daniels at Real World Studios, December 2008 and Justin Adams at Black Earth Studios, November, December and January 2008-2009 Mixed and Mastered by Tim Oliver at Top Cat Studios, January 2009 Produced by Justin Adams All songs written by Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara Published by Real World Works Ltd licensing@realworld.co.uk Justin would like to thank Mandy, Joe and Lily Adams, Lu Edmonds, Ben Mandelson, Anne and Grahem Meharg, Maureen O'Donnell, George Prince, Robert Plant, Helen Sims and Kate Webster. Juldeh would like to thank Real World Studios who made it possible to produce this CD. Special thanks also goes to the backing singer, Mim, who has been a great inspiration, David Jaymes, my manager Duncan Noble, David Flower, Emma Johnstone Scott (Jersey) and Cecilia Ann Jawo for doing the translation.
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