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Exile at Home: Music in Isolation

by Music in Exile

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(Luo) Jopinyni neoko rwaka Newawinjo matek, Jopinyni neoko rwaka Wan nyithi nyasaye waonge pogruok moro amora Obed mzungu, obed jarateng, Wantee waromre embele mar nyasaye Nyathina kik ideo, wantee wan nyithi nyasaye Ibed jarateng, ibed jarachar, rembwa en achiel Nyasaye to oruakowa wan duto (English Translation) People of this land did not welcome me It was a difficult experience, people of this land did not welcome me We’re children of God we don’t have any differences Whether white, whether black We’re all equal in the eyes of God My child, don’t worry We’re all children of God Whether you’re black, whether you’re white, our blood is the same God welcomes us all (Chorus) Seems like he’s living in the past He’s just another outcast Skin dark it’s hidden in a mask Lights out (Verse 1) Dark skin that’s him with that grin So bright next to that melanin No care for his hair that fro He was told it will never ever grow His soul diminished, it’s finished Speaking with an accent British He sang with a different rhythmic Flavour so different Haters still listening Though favour his vision To acquire permission to lead his family tree Standin’ up for his rights, equality It’s his one and only chance opportunity Impatiently trynna end this slavery (Chorus) Seems like he’s living in the past But he’s just another outcast Skin dark it’s hidden in a mask Lights out Seems like he’s living in the past He’s just another outcast Skin dark it’s hidden in a mask Lights out (Verse 2) So I yell out brother, do you see me I’m lost and blind have no vision My intuition speaks Then I yell out please sir, can you feel me They tried to blame my decisions I’m imprisoned and weak Now listen I had no other reason but to free my people slaving Protecting what we still are still keeping my flag-waving Reality’s that we are the epitome of a nigga That mystical black figure (Chorus) Seems like he’s living in the past He’s just another outcast Skin dark it’s hidden in a mask Lights Seems like he’s living in the past He’s just the other outcast Skin dark it’s hidden in a mask Lights out at last Lights out
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Resistance Playback 808 Kingdom DyspOra It’s the boy from Meroe My grandfather had three more wives than Fela Kuti Predisposition to chasing down hella booty Flix n chilling, watching parts of the movie Then destiny start calling I gravitate to my duty Overtime Dys, So illuminated I can over shine lights We been killing time, tryna find life But we all stars so we gotta shine bright.. I met the girl of my dreams last night Went back to sleep but couldn't find her I've been looking for her since last night Now every single day is a reminder But I ain't really tryna live on regret alone I been working on a biz tryna get a loan I've been tryna put the Kids in happy home When I make it big put the family on Multiply every single thing that the family owns Playback mob don Corleone Don't test for the kingdom man I go beyond All measure Time is priceless money the wrong treasure Black diamond under this strong pressure But I keep it to myself was never a Con-fesser And I'm repping for the refugees All round the world and the seven seas They Lost everything so they plant seeds Hoping that their sons and daughters grow to be better trees And when you’re feeling down listen to this melody let it give you ENERGY Anything.. That you want, you can be Plant the seed, in your mind That’s the secret they ain’t willing to sell you That’s the secret I’m willing to tell you! I met the girl of my dreams last night, now she claiming I really wasn’t beside her but I figured out my dreams last night, I gotta get chase this shit before my time’s up so fuck all that trendy shit I’m a stay poetic had a dream Anei told me get up and go get em respected like a vet but I aint no veteran dancing with the devil… and we slow stepping but I’m inspired behind enemy lines Jah told me go get em… DYS get em It strikes fear when I mention deadly bars, the shit I spit is life threatening 808 platoon soldiers are hard body we break bread if I got it the squad got it daily stress got me intaking narcotics don’t let them fool you the truth is within Che Guevera, Malcolm X… Let the REBELUTION begin! And I'm repping for the refugees All round the world and the seven seas They Lost everything so they plant seeds Hoping that their sons and daughters grow to be better trees

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Music in Isolation is a gift from our family, to yours. In these difficult times, it can be hard to find inspiration, to feel the support network of friends, family and community that we are so used to relying on.

We share this music with you in the hope that it will boost the spirit and remind you that we are still out here. Your community hasn't disappeared, and can still be reached with thoughts, kind words and music.

Hang in there and we'll see you on the dance floor soon!

With love, from your family in exile:

Mindy Meng Wang, Kang John Jock, Edward George Croker, Chidambara Sonu Sangameswaran, Yusupha Ngum, Boubacar Gaye, Mohamed Saliou Camara, Rodolfo Hehavarria Despaigne Panga, Bassidi Kone, Luke Koszanski, William Carl Larsen, Amadou Jaly Suso, Gordon Koang Duoth, Paul Biel Kueth, Gabriel Erjok Majer Akon, Nezzy Ness, Ajak Kwai, Elsy Wameyo, Mario Spate, Muluu Baqqalaa, Susan Faine, Rick Milovanovic, Lachlan McGeehan, Anbessa Gebrehiwot, Haftu Reda, Dale Gorfinkel, James Mannix, Paul Ceraso, Stefan Blair, Liam Parsons, Asha Carslaw-Maher, Karate Boogaloo, John Lee, Steve Gavan, Alice Gaynor, Joe Alexander, Sara Gladious, Xan Coppinger, Kylie O'Connell and Johanna Leitch.

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released April 30, 2020

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Music in Exile is a new initiative aimed at creating space for artists working in culturally or linguistically diverse communities in Australia.

We hope to use the resources at our disposal to collaborate with artists and share some of their incredible stories.
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