Richard Bona - Dina Lam

Richard Bona and his song "Dina Lam"... The performance is from a Steps Ahead live at Jazz festival Vitoria 2005...
lyrics (thanks to Gruuvin1):
Mother, I would not exist without you
You are all cortesy and respectful to everyone and everything
You are a Queen
Now I'm sure of that
Rising children, a toil without any crown
Now, of that I'm sure
Years have come and gone
Now, you're tired and
You may finally have some rest

[@tipdub]

i remember the first time i heard this song. honestly one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.

[@mehdimahdi3771]

Je souhaite qu'elle ne se termine jamais..

[@insomniaholics]

I feel the same

[@jeremygauer7883]

😀👍

[@free2bpoppie]

This is such a beautiful example of a master musician practicing his crat as art, that it almost makes no sense to comment on its content! It should be listened to, over and again! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@Raytard124]

The only proof I've ever needed for a higher existence was music like this...

[@pekasauruserex]

Rarely do we get to experience perfection. This is PERFECTION!

[@TheSausnitis]

Mother, I would not exist without you You are all cortesy and respectful to everyone and everything You are a Queen Now I'm sure of that Rising children, a toil without any crown Now, of that I'm sure Years have come and gone Now, you're tired and You may finally have some rest... (Douala Cameroonian language)

[@Dialga205]

+Jānis Sausnītis Beautiful

[@darlingbass78]

+Jānis Sausnītis Can you please post the lyrics, I really want to learn this song

[@TheSausnitis]

+Darlington Joseph lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Richard_Bona:Dina_Lam_(Incantation) (?)

[@darlingbass78]

Thanks for your urgent reply, but I can't seem to find the chorus that sounds like Asu manu todun do suo manu todien. I obvously wrote jargon If you can please point me to the chorus thanks

[@darlingbass78]

+Jānis Sausnītis Thanks for your response, I really I appreciate it but the lyrics in the link doesn't sound like what he sang, Eg. the chorus which sounds like Asu manu to dundo sou manu to dien.... I will really Appreciate if u can type the chorus or copy and paste it Thanks so much

[@sokoto1683]

Magnifique richard bona, c’est tout simplement divin !

[@modestenguethi539]

yeah!!!!!! in our roots this is how we do music just like a fairytale .... thx sir BONA, i'm proud to be african......

[@cheriedendtler6776]

Totally Magical...what an amazing voice Richard Bona took me to Beautiful places that I have never been before, just close your eyes and let yourself be gone!!!

[@jasonbanki9941]

+Cherie Dendtler u were not alone....i was with u amazing music from above

[@emmanuelkegbo1120]

You’re right

[@LividLibruh]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard

[@pruskagg]

perfekcyjne połączenie dwóch cudownych instrumentów ; natury głosu i głębi gitary basowej :)\ ... perfect combination of two wonderful instruments, the voice of nature and depth of the bass guitar :)

[@mysterebastieloyono3096]

You are the one who can have this kind of performance no one but only you!

[@Gia11]

Très belle reprise MUNA TETĒ ET BELLE HOMMAGE À LA CHANSON "BADIHANI" du grand EKOKÈ ROOSEVELT . Une profondeur d'âme,une grandeur d'esprit, le MASOSO MA NYAMBE, LE DIMBAMBE ,on LES RETOUVE EN CETTE ARTISTE:l'AME DU GRAND SAWA TOUT ENTIER. Selele!!!

[@lucibellesuppafly8565]

Merci Beaucoup, je me disais aussi que je connaissait ce son !!!! Grand Merci Géorgie et vive notre cher Cameroun et vive le fier peuple Duala, de la part d'une Ngond bassaa !!!

[@BunkleMcCrunkle]

he has a roland Vbass module. sounds are incredible. anything from crazy synths and organs to the tastiest delays and reverbs. what a beauty

[@angelarnaudas]

His Fodera does a good job too. Best money can buy

[@mbristerm]

I never tire of this. This why You tub is such an amazing format!

[@xydex99]

This is the most esoteric painful beautiful magnificent soulful sound of the universe crying out to its children and echoing forever

[@pruskagg]

perfekcyjne połączenie dwóch cudownych instrumentów ; natury głosu i głębi gitary basowej perfect combination of two wonderful instruments, the voice of nature and depth of the bass guitar :)

[@ACSThe81]

Beautiful voice with something ancient spirit of africa

[@keemer08]

I wasnt asking for the translation but thank you. I was merely commenting on the fact that things as beautiful as this serve there purpose more so when they retain they unknown-ness.

[@ivanmarcosdiaslima8508]

muito bonito , sou cabo verdiano acho a sua musica simplesmente fantastico com muito sentimento.

[@keemer08]

"I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't want to know. Some things are best left unsaid. I'd like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can't be expressed in words, and makes your heart ache because of it."

[@nihalsinghchauhan7166]

Wich ladies ?

[@Tigren7789]

what has happened to music.... this is beautiful i feel like this generation has lost its heart with music

[@MARYKA1107]

Oh my God! This guitar, this voice...unbelievable! The english text, plz!

[@alkleiza1995]

He only needs his bass and his voice to get the entire crowd silent and have the evening of their life.

[@5249north]

as usual.....amazing Richard! ! ! !

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

Now that I know the words, I know what to do with it. I can dedicate them to someone appropriately, and explain the beauty behind this beautiful language.

[@sandramiot1759]

Wonderful Richard Bona! You are unique...

[@basskidful]

CANT UNDERSTAND A THING HE'S SAYING BUT I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!

[@Airserb]

the story of his mother

[@TheDavincciful]

basskidful Mother, I would not exist without you You are all cortesy and respectful to everyone and everything You are a Queen Now I'm sure of that Rising children, a toil without any crown Now, of that I'm sure Years have come and gone Now, you're tired and You may finally have some rest... (Douala Cameroonian language)

[@MrSulfurMustard]

This is actually somewhat of a hymn, a prayer or a homage to 'the mother' as a figure of adoration for what it represents (or at least, should) to everyone.

[@luckyjohn19]

Not taking away anything from the mastery he has of his five stringed bass and the absolute beauty of the sound... I liked the view of the clothes' peg holding his sheets together. ~

[@dborges]

I'm speechless... Wow. Just wow...

[@MultiProductor]

WHATTA BEAUTUFUL SONG!!!

[@lalelalelas]

i love the voice of this men

[@chris89ize]

a bass guitar and a beautiful voice only 2 things but they sound like heaven

[@nejcpanic6704]

Probably best music there is.

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

@keemer08 "Dina Lam" means "My name". This song is a celebration for all the mothers. The beginning starts as sort of a prayer. Then talks about the past, about all the difficulties and deceptions his mother may have suffered. The second : "Mother, I would not exist without you. You are courteous and respectful to everyone and everything. You are a Queen. You toiled and raised your children without a crown. Years have come and gone. Now, you're tired and may finally have your rest. BEAUTIFUL!

[@torsodesnudo]

Gracias por tu aporte. Me gusta mucho el trabajo de Richard Bona, su forma de ser, su delicadeza en la expresión. Lo escuché por primera vez en un concierto, como invitado de Lenine.

[@josuecorredor6658]

The most beautiful song i ever listen

[@EvaCarinaE]

His music makes me so happy :-)

[@hilaireaboke5439]

Un hommage à sa mère... A toutes les mères ... Merci Richard BONA

[@paivalog]

How can someone dislike this? Must have been by mistake!

[@malesmandi]

beautiful as always!

[@pimpmodafoka]

lo mejor de la música contemporánea...

[@lademe1]

Be blessed! Just unbelievable!

[@babyjoe60]

gOOOOOOOOOOOOOD JOB.. joyce... LUV!!!!!

[@tkctyson8155]

Viva Richard bona e viva camerun ...sin olvida espana e francia. .os quiero

[@nray70]

Божественно прекрасно и естественно, как сама природа

[@carlosnaon]

simplemente maravilloso!!

[@antonsenra]

Gracias amigo

[@kovakoe]

This guy is really an angel, a black angel.

[@CooManTunes]

If he was eastern Asian, would he be a yellow angel?

[@bangitllc1821]

No. Zawinul version. Short and oh so sweet. Zawinul.

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

@HermanTheMole - I guess for some ignorance is bliss, but FOR ME, I like an understanding, and to know what someone is singing and saying. They could be saying anything. So THAT'S HOW I FEEL, AND I'M GLAD TO EXPRESS IT, JUST BECAUSE I CAN, as I see there were many, who didn't post here, who were even more moved and more appreciative to know the words!

[@ValladaoMateus]

You can feel every word and note on your chest.

[@kovakoe]

This guy is really an angel

[@hubertguevou6030]

this guy is magic

[@hedjamavieille]

Starting at 5:54, it's like he is holding a baby in his hands, singing and rocking it so the baby can sleep quietly. Nice.

[@churipipa]

increible talento y persona, de la mejores canciones con sentimiento

[@kainawi1710]

Pure beauty

[@Gruuvin1]

"Mother, I would not exist without you You are all cortesy and respectful to everyone and everything You are a Queen Now I'm sure of that Rising children, a toil without any crown Now, of that I'm sure Years have come and gone Now, you're tired and You may finally have some rest"

[@marisaperez479]

no sé que dice, pero lo dice con el corazón....y eso llega...

Wow., Bless him. I didin´t know a guitar could sound like that.

[@tallpaulhutch75]

It's a bass guitar, the notes are lower than a regular guitar. Although there's not too many bassists who sound like this either!

Paul Hutchinson thank you for the info.

[@pauldookwah]

wow his music is sooooo soulful

[@jeannewambo5150]

WAHHHHH GREAT!!!!

[@teachingfeller]

@free2bpoppie I assume you meant "craft", lol. Either way, I totally agree. I cannot stop listening to this performance.

[@mauricefokouet274]

Très belle chanson . salut

[@afreiman]

Nobody doesn't like it!!!!!! Yeah!

[@turbonbc]

i dont understand but any 1 can enjoy this song very beautifull

[@baterimba]

GRACIAS

[@josephsergengagoun5801]

Very amazing

[@maidoodesu]

so nice ! ですね.

[@kristreyes]

the sounds at the beginning, are actually made from the bass, with effects and stuff...

[@francisco.9279]

Como amo esta canción

[@TogglyToggler]

I didn't know what an honest emotion was until I've heard Bona...

[@DELTOBOSO63]

me encanta.

[@annamapoubi]

trop bon ... délicieux

[@uwebraunfels9281]

Große Kunst. Zeitlos

[@VitorMuniz88]

beautifull

[@francotamazu6046]

¡Genial este tipo...

[@woutertron]

@bassmajor No need for a midi pickup, there are plenty of effects pedals for that.

[@highered59]

Mellifluous!

[@lovetransmissions]

my dad is best friends with him... i didnt know he was that famous lol

[@keemer08]

somethings arent meant to be translated. "I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't want to know. Some things are best left unsaid. I'd like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can't be expressed in words, and makes your heart ache because of it."

[@bassmajor]

@gomeslc well the synth sound definately came out of the bass so there's no question that it has a midi pickup. He didn't mean a midi bass sound ;)

[@BuXnAMaN]

Beatuiful....

[@reithay]

...do infinito...

[@idrisselguellouchi7578]

i understand the musicality :D and the feeling

[@pajazosmentales]

i don't understand anything... but i love him.

[@gomeslc]

No midi! this is a fodera bass with active circuit in an ampeg amp. And most important, an inspired genious playing it, that makes all sound like heaven

[@nicholascarchio]

Still jamming to this when I spark my herb.

[@JesseCorbeil]

His bass has a MIDI interface, which is what he uses for that part.

[@Passageredenotes]

Oh oui, Monsieur. Encore !

[@Denoure1]

Extraordinary

[@fresialeguia1033]

Esta cancion hace que los sentimientos mas etéreos que tengo se exterioricen

[@ricfregian1]

thanks for that but where can i find the complete lyrics. ??

[@CosmicHowler]

Does anybody know how he creates those beautiful soundscapes at the beginning of the track. Also amazing song.

[@user-carlosrojasq]

Magnific

[@jeremygauer7883]

😀👍👍 C'est fort !!!

[@MegaBigDank]

Charles Lloyd needs to meet this guy, they'd do something sick

[@reachground]

That one dislike must be someone who pressed the wrong button

[@polgardani]

is he using an SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer at the beginning? please help me, i want to get that effect.

[@Ninabelle1000]

Magic

[@ka8911]

It's a Fodera bass. The Richard Bona Imperial model.