Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes - Mankala Plays Graceland by Paul Simon

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

Just extend this and keep it going forever :)

[@kijekuyo9494]

I play around with my bass (not fretless) on this song. I love the album. This was a great rendition. I have just started my own worldbeat band that plays music inspired by Africa, the African Diaspora, the Middle East, and India.

[@TheMankalaBand]

Thanks Kije! That's great... best of luck with the band! :) Any cool videos on KZbin yet?

[@francescoporcumusic308]

Congratulations guys, you have performed one of the most challenging songs by the great Paul Simon my idol since the 80s, I saw Simon live for the first time in 1991 with that magical world tour that went all over the world and recorded live in The Park New York, then I saw Simon live many times and I also had the good fortune and honor to meet him in person and shake his hand both he and his magical band in 2008. Well done guys greetings from Italy. Francesco........😉🤘🤘

[@johopeweisz]

I used to say, this song can't be done without Ladysmith Black Mombazo, but you guy do it so good!!!

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

for the soulful R&B version....... listen to this at 0.75 speed,,,,,,

[@jamesattanah9699]

Wow. This is beautiful. Rest In Peace Joseph Shabalala

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Thanks you sir! Yes RIP Joseph Shabalala, what an amazing guy he was, himself and Ladysmith Black Mambazo def left their mark in this world!

[@kijekuyo9494]

And Ray Phiri.

[@peterdenew7459]

@@ChrisDeJuanMusic got see Ladysmith live in Toronto.... recordings dont do them justice..... it was a night I will never forget !!! Thanks Paul for introducing the world to Joseph and Ladysmith !!!

[@Marah914]

They got it!!!...you got it!!!!...wow!

[@ibrahimconteh3910]

Love it this way too.... Wow!

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Thank you so much sir! So much fun playing these songs! :)

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Paul Simon need to see these guyz!

[@dynodish]

Very good version! You are all amazing.Lead singer, you have a gorgeous voice. Crank that mic up and own it.

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

Omg you guys are AMAZING this is one of my favorite songs of all time and I love this so much thank you!

[@kategleason6481]

Sweet!

[@caspermakondo711]

Ray phiri lead is there only not punched is bakhiti kumalo feretles bass. keep it up guys. this music wil never very soon u wil be backing Paul Simon as most original artist of famed Graceland passed away keep it up guys.

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Thank you Casper!! :) We really want to go to SA do do some gigs down there! :)

[@flyerscout2]

This was an awesome rendition. Great job.

[@user-kh1mu2yw7f]

Beautiful guys. Simply beautiful

[@peterdenew7459]

Oh geez!!! just wow!!! great job guys!!!

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Nice one Peter, many thanks, glad you like it! :)

[@aprillemaree]

Just love this 💛

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Thank you April! :) X

[@FolksingerFitness]

Sounds great!

[@jococontreras5107]

Muy bien muchachos, felicitaciones. A todo esto al bajista y el baterista los bañaron con yeso?. Todos disfrutando el buen ritmo y ellos como si nada jajaja. Saludos desde Chile. Alright guys, congratulations. To all this the bassist and the drummer were bathed in plaster ?. Everyone enjoying the good rhythm and they like nothing jajaja . Greetings from Chile.

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Muchas gracias Joco! jejej si ellos estaban muy serios ese dia... pero se lo dejamos pasar porque son buenos musicos! :)

[@ismaelnin8960]

Amigo chileno más respeto con quién es capaz de tocar las líneas del magnífico Bakithi, es broma , está quieto pero Toca 👍🏿

[@jococontreras5107]

@@ismaelnin8960 jajajaja

[@ismaelnin8960]

Wonder ❤️

[@theladdieallan]

Top drawer lads ma feet are a tappin

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Thanks fucksake!! hahah... nice one!

[@neilandfi]

You guys still in Bristol? My daughter is there... She's a singer studying at BIMM. My parents were apartheid exiles, so I was raised on S.African music... Kwela and Mbaqanga...So I made sure she was too, and she loves this song... Look out for Hannah Law... I'll make sure she looks out for you .

[@TheMankalaBand]

Hi Neilandfi, thanks for you message... just checked one of the videos of your daughter singing on your youtube channel... she has a great voice... very talented!! I (the guitarist ion the right) no longer live in the UK and we're all doing separate things at the moment, but we have a bunch of gigs booked for end of Sept early October, 2 in Portugal and we're also arranging a few dates in Bristol... so if all goes to plan we'll be around Bristol and the UK for a few weeks in October this year... pass on our email to your daughter [e-mail], we'd love for her to get in touch, maybe come to one of those gigs... Blessings.Chris-Mankala

[@neilandfi]

@@TheMankalaBand I will do so. And given half a chance, I'll come see you too, although my home base is in Stourport, Worcs for the moment... Maybe Matt Worley , local bar owner and guitarist in Rob Plant's "Saving Grace" could book you when things ease up? Great contact to have... He knows everyone, and he's a really straight player.. No bull sorta guy.

[@TheMankalaBand]

@@neilandfiNice one! Yes please do pass on our contact to Matt, that would be amazing if it could fit in with our October mini tour... :)

[@abcdefghjjklmnop]

Why not the bass lick?

[@anthonytodd9393]

Where's the sweet Bass Slides..it's got to have it. Nice job otherwise

[@ChrisDeJuanMusic]

Hehe you're right! A few months down the road out bassist started doing it... Here it is :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5-apXeVmNWjfLc

[@francescoporcumusic308]

Congratulations guys, you have performed one of the most challenging songs by the great Paul Simon my idol since the 80s, I saw Simon live for the first time in 1991 with that magical world tour that went all over the world and recorded live in The Park New York, then I saw Simon live many times and I also had the good fortune and honor to meet him in person and shake his hand both he and his magical band in 2008. Well done guys greetings from Italy. Francesco........😉🤘🤘

[@kategleason6481]

Sweet!