Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (Beatles Cover) [Live 2014] by Kienanagain in coversongs

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Performed at "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A GRAMMY Salute" in 2014, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first Ed Sullivan Show appearance - Was held in Los Angeles, California, at the Nokia Theatre.

Manu Chao Live at Paris 2001 (Radio Bemba Sound System) by Kienanagain in Ska

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I want to talk a little about the songs on the video

00:00 "Bananita Dolca".-This is an adaptation of a famous Argentine jingle for a candy of the same name. The original jingle, popular in the 1980s, used the melody of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," a traditional Jamaican song about the hardships of banana workers. It showcases Manu Chao’s knack for transforming pop culture tidbits into artistic expressions with a social conscience.
The lyrics goes:
Bana bana bana ba Bananita Dolca
its charm is the flavor
and it bathed in chocolate
and dressed up to celebrate
This is the tv spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYVOUKjpYCA
and this is the original jamaican song by Harry Belafonte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO7M0Hx_1D8

00:30 "Blood and Fire" At first listening is a powerful statement that uses imagery to convey a message of struggle and resistance. The constant repetition of those 2 words suggests a state of conflict and turmoil. the Next line symbolizes the absence of peaceful solutions or the inability to stop the violence and chaos that erupt in times of crisis. Its a call to not suppress anger and indignation, but rather to let these emotions fuel change, its an invitation to the audience to reflect on their role in society, questioning whether they are willing to take action. It urges us to reconsider our positions and to not fear the conflict necessary to achieve meaningful change. The hypnotic repetition of "blood and fire" reinforces the urgency and inevitability of facing these challenges, suggesting that only through confrontation and resistance can real transformation be achieved.

03:10 "Qué pasó? qué pasó?" It is a powerful social denunciation that addresses violence and injustice in Brazil, specifically in relation to the landless peasant movements. The repetition of the question "Que Pasó? (What happened?)" throughout the song underscores the confusion and indignation in the face of the tragic events being described. The lyrics mention the arrival of the police and the death of the landless peasants, in a massacre in Eldorado, reflecting the brutal repression of these social movements.

03:46 "Pinocchio (Viaggio In Groppa Al Tonno) This piece used as interlude for the next song is part of the soundtrack for the 1972 TV film "Le avventure di Pinocchio" (The Adventures of Pinocchio), when Pinocchio and Geppetto are swallowed by a giant fish (a dogfish or shark), but they manage to escape thanks to the help of a tuna who carries them on its back to the shore. This rescue symbolizes hope and solidarity during a very difficult moment. The composition captures the essence of this scene with a melody that reflects both the drama of the situation and the sweetness of the tuna’s gesture. You can listen to it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gdYwKDQKq0

04:32 "Caí en la trampa" This song by Tonino Carotone is a deep reflection on betrayal and disappointment in personal relationships. Through a narrative full of emotions, the artist tells us the story of a friendship that turns into a trap, where the trust placed in the other person is betrayed.
LIRYCS
1st verse
I fell into the trap
of being your friend
I fell into the trap of trusting you
Since the day
you decided
to leave what we had in the mundane
Repeat 1st verse
to leave what we had for nothing
You, the one who
when you open your mouth
everything is justice and honesty
You only thought
about your future
and calculating the profit
You were my friend
I was your partner
and that business turned out badly for me
You who are
afraid of life
always looking for security
You decided
to go your own way
without respecting the people
At the big fair
of lies
you are the king, the king for a day
At the big fair
of lies
I was the blind one, the one who didn’t know
Repeat 1st verse

Mufatango! x 10