Monday, August 01, 2005
Rap artists spearhead Senegal's quest for change
"Much like the speakers who wove their criticisms of the powerful into rhymes in past centuries, Awadi takes a tough tone and has won respect among both young and old.
"In his song 'Le Patrimonie' -- or 'heritage' -- he talks about the plundering of the continent by its own leaders: 'cheap unpleasant robbers wanting to steal our last beads of sweat.'
"It's not just criticism -- he also offers a positive message: 'If evolution is needed then a revolution of manners, mentality, morals and behaviour is needed.' If not, he warns 'the weapons will speak.' " ¶ 8/01/2005 08:07:00 PM
"Much like the speakers who wove their criticisms of the powerful into rhymes in past centuries, Awadi takes a tough tone and has won respect among both young and old.
"In his song 'Le Patrimonie' -- or 'heritage' -- he talks about the plundering of the continent by its own leaders: 'cheap unpleasant robbers wanting to steal our last beads of sweat.'
"It's not just criticism -- he also offers a positive message: 'If evolution is needed then a revolution of manners, mentality, morals and behaviour is needed.' If not, he warns 'the weapons will speak.' " ¶ 8/01/2005 08:07:00 PM
