tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post3306551959663947067..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: Recollection - Music from South AfricaVagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-32956649150587408222013-12-18T07:57:50.330-05:002013-12-18T07:57:50.330-05:00I love this post! Thank you so much or writing it....I love this post! Thank you so much or writing it. I love that you love our music - did you see the post I wrote earlier this year on jazz and protest in Newtown, Johannesburg? It is there if you click on the South Africa link in my header. I love pantsula music with its penny whistles and jive but I love jazz too. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-15786468745160512712013-12-14T23:20:52.776-05:002013-12-14T23:20:52.776-05:00Thank you so much for the beautiful post. I remem...Thank you so much for the beautiful post. I remember Miriam Makeba from my college years. We've been dancing to Pata Pata at Zumba and I didn't even realize it until I listened to your video. Wow!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-3557188464640017092013-12-14T07:12:55.558-05:002013-12-14T07:12:55.558-05:00Very beautiful tribute to this great man!Thanks fo...Very beautiful tribute to this great man!Thanks for your photos and videos.Thank you for your comment.Last week I couldn't write on my blog as I was on holiday. I am back for a few days but have to organize a lot before leaving for Australia. <br />I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.<br />Wil, ABCW TeamReader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-588294661859716852013-12-13T15:42:04.754-05:002013-12-13T15:42:04.754-05:00It just amazes me to hear all you have experienced...It just amazes me to hear all you have experienced in your lifetime, Vagabonde. I don't think there's anything of significance that hasn't touched you in some way somewhere with a memory you can personalize. <br /><br />I watched the Mandela service here on CNN and then especially loved hearing Maya Angelou recite her poem on a video I found. We are a better world because of them both!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-38513968171452100762013-12-12T04:50:02.226-05:002013-12-12T04:50:02.226-05:00Thank you for sharing your long history with South...Thank you for sharing your long history with South African music. I learned a lot about musicians I didn't know. This must be a very poignant time for you.<br /><br />In Pasadena in 1980 I had an opportunity to attend a 4 week class with South Africans — white and black. I witnessed many heated discussions among them. It was hard to understand how they couldn't listen to each other openly, without hurt and anger. So when Mandela accomplished what he did, with that special, extraordinary vision for reconciliation and forgiveness, I understood (a little) how remarkable he was.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-29300772232287584922013-12-12T03:58:44.559-05:002013-12-12T03:58:44.559-05:00It's touching, Vagabonde!
Great tribute to Gre...It's touching, Vagabonde!<br />Great tribute to Great Man!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-17003317689866229632013-12-11T20:47:49.494-05:002013-12-11T20:47:49.494-05:00Vagabonde Ma’am,
I wish to apologize for my late r...Vagabonde Ma’am,<br />I wish to apologize for my late response to your comments at my blog. I now make amends by coming <br />over here. I have done a ‘copy and paste’ of your comments earlier at my blog and my responses to them to make it easier to read.<br /><br />Your comment #1<br />I saw your comment on Comfort Spiral and you standing in front of the Eiffel Tower in my home town, so I came for a visit. You do ask a difficult question. I saw your profile but you did not say where you lived – do you live in France? I miss my country and now that my mother is no longer there I don’t fly there twice a year like I did, so it is not easy – I get homesick and I like to speak to people who are still over there.<br /> <br />My response:<br />It is so nice of you to drop by. Yes, I was in Paris but I was just a visitor then. It was an old picture. I don’t stay in France nor do I speak French. I’m from Malaysia. The fact that I got over to Paris was itself a dream come true. And I got to see Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at the Louvre. It was such a thrill. We saw the Champs de Elysees, Notre Dame cathedral, Palace of Versailles among others. And we passed by Joan de Arc’s statue from a moving bus. So much to see in so little time. I too will get to be homesick if away for so long from such beautiful places. <br />Hank on A Burning Question<br /><br />Your comment#2<br />Sorry English is my 3rd language, so here we go – <br />Donc une déclaration dead beat Délivrant un démélé délicieux Et bien, <br />c’est du bon boulot! Avec un badinage basculant! <br /><br />I think you speak French, no? , by Vagabonde.<br /><br />My response:<br />Therefore a statement, dead beat. <br />Issuing it goes along delicious and well it is a good job! <br />With a tilting banter! <br /><br />No, I don't Ma'am. But I get the idea with the help of google translate as given above. Merci! <br />Hank on Dastardly Delinquent - A Huitain<br /><br />Thank you! <br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-44813000707848088552013-12-11T19:58:14.978-05:002013-12-11T19:58:14.978-05:00Thanks for a timely and most informative post. I l...Thanks for a timely and most informative post. I love the personal touch too. You know, it's after Mandela's death do we know so many have associations with him, or South Africa on a personal basis. e.g. Only now do we know that the premier of our province (Alberta) Alison Redford was in a team of legal consultants working with Mandela to establish the legal system of SA during the 1990's. On another topic, yes, I've seen Philomena, will write about it hopefully soon. And 12 Years A Slave is a must-see. <a href="https://rippleeffects.wordpress.com/2013/11/24/12-years-a-slave-2013-beauty-and-sadness/" rel="nofollow">Here's my review</a>. You're welcome to share your thoughts after you've seen it.Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-86006629924196336282013-12-11T13:17:37.610-05:002013-12-11T13:17:37.610-05:00What a lovely and touching post. I just love the ...What a lovely and touching post. I just love the photo of Nelson Mandela holding a dove. He had such a positive and loving spirit and a handome, kind and gentle face. He will be sadly missed for a very long time to come.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-69658562697524649552013-12-11T07:39:40.172-05:002013-12-11T07:39:40.172-05:00What an interesting and moving post. We need to b...What an interesting and moving post. We need to be thankful for the people who change our world for the better and Mandela was a giant.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-45198794247019402862013-12-11T07:14:38.841-05:002013-12-11T07:14:38.841-05:00Such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to this remarkable human ...Such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to this remarkable human being....Such a loss to all of Humanity! But, it was his Humanity that shown like a beacon---leading us all in the direction of being a loving and caring people---Always an example of The BEST in Human Beings.<br />I LOVED what Maya Angelou said.....!<br />I remember Mirium Makeba and Hugh Masakela so very well---I too loved their music. And it was great to hear the pieces that you included in this post. <br />A Lovely Lovely Rememberence, my dear. OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-77641791717659482062013-12-11T05:21:30.350-05:002013-12-11T05:21:30.350-05:00A very well written post Vagabonde.
I grew up and ...A very well written post Vagabonde.<br />I grew up and lived in the time that Mandela was in prison. <br />There was lots of sensorship at that time .. <br />I have great admiration for a man of truth and conviction that Nelson Mandela had. <br />We can talk about him now after his death.. but he suffered greatly , as did all black people in S.A ..<br />I was 11, when I first went to see Miriam sing.<br />she became our icon.<br />I love African music.. I grew up with it.<br />thank you for sharing your the happy days you remember. <br />xxx valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-83171335490286781552013-12-10T22:25:07.731-05:002013-12-10T22:25:07.731-05:00What a wonderful post to honor Mandela! I have lon...What a wonderful post to honor Mandela! I have long be a fan of Makeba and of Masekela --wonderful music. Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-29153860658687672972013-12-10T22:13:37.079-05:002013-12-10T22:13:37.079-05:00HELLO VAGABONE
merci pour nous faire partager cet...HELLO VAGABONE <br />merci pour nous faire partager cet hommage à ce grand homme qui a marqué l'histoire de son pays et qui est connue du monde entier ..<br />c'est un tres beau post<br />je te souhaite un tres agréable mercerdi<br />bises!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313058756409278613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-24988960000042759002013-12-10T20:04:43.522-05:002013-12-10T20:04:43.522-05:00He was a great man and his passing is very sad. I ...He was a great man and his passing is very sad. I may need to start exploring the music of South Africa.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-75687630770172153902013-12-10T19:45:43.484-05:002013-12-10T19:45:43.484-05:00Such a beautiful, moving post! Thank you ;o) Such a beautiful, moving post! Thank you ;o) Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-20326448433020958092013-12-10T16:01:55.814-05:002013-12-10T16:01:55.814-05:00Thank you, Vagabonde, for the very interesting lin...Thank you, Vagabonde, for the very interesting links. I hope you eventually do write about your trip to Senegal.Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-59011230631742702502013-12-10T15:07:50.900-05:002013-12-10T15:07:50.900-05:00I think the whole world is mourning. What a beauti...I think the whole world is mourning. What a beautiful and eloquent tribute to such a remarkable man. The African music has its own wonderful sound -- thanks for highlighting so much of it.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-6188147227019284142013-12-10T14:41:45.671-05:002013-12-10T14:41:45.671-05:00Yes, yes, I know Georges Collinet – I went to Afri...Yes, yes, I know Georges Collinet – I went to Africa with him once. I listened to Afropop on the radio in Atlanta for years until they stopped it, but it can be listened to online. I’ll go on your blog to talk about it. Thanks for the comment.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-71031897134438145912013-12-10T14:26:31.181-05:002013-12-10T14:26:31.181-05:00Wonderful collection of memories! I saw Mandela in...Wonderful collection of memories! I saw Mandela in Paris, when he was leading a rally near the Palais de Chaillot just after his liberation from prison in 1989 or 1990. All the people were singing a traditional freedom song, I don't know which one.<br /><br />Did you ever listen to the public radio program "Afropop Wolrdwide" with Georges Collinet, a French-speaker from Cameroon? He introduced me to a lot of African music. I'm not sure if it's still on radio.Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-81057619009527239032013-12-10T08:44:36.769-05:002013-12-10T08:44:36.769-05:00What I see on TV is that even though there is sadn...What I see on TV is that even though there is sadness about Nelson Mandela's passing, there is little mourning, but more celebrating that he lived. He would be happy and smile at that.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-6705490076904771652013-12-10T07:06:31.860-05:002013-12-10T07:06:31.860-05:00Beau billet, de circonstance, sous un angle origin...Beau billet, de circonstance, sous un angle original: la musique et la liberté d'expression.<br />Oui, Myriam Makeba était très appréciée en France dans les années 60. C'est justice qu'elle ait été faite" chevalier des Arts et Lettres"<br />Dans les années 80, J Clegg a eu également une large audience en FranceMiss_Yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558587966129386283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-24818856604749783402013-12-10T05:21:08.713-05:002013-12-10T05:21:08.713-05:00Bonjour bonjour et merci de parler de cet HOmme un...Bonjour bonjour et merci de parler de cet HOmme un homme qui avait un si grand cœur et qui voulait que le peuple soit égaux et que la vie soit plus calme<br />UN Homme qui a marqué notre histoire pourtant cet Homme aura souffert pendant de nombreuses années<br />BISE et bonne journée✿France✿ https://www.blogger.com/profile/16622952880244716996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-16552563968065034572013-12-10T04:42:50.289-05:002013-12-10T04:42:50.289-05:00Coucou Vagabonde
J'ai du mal depuis mon retour...Coucou Vagabonde<br />J'ai du mal depuis mon retour de Martinique. Il fait tellement froid ici que j'ai le cerveau gelé et très lent.<br />J'aimais bien Myriam Makeba et j'aime bien aussi le Zoulou Blanc, Johnny Clegg qui dansait des danses zoulou avec ses frères noirs.<br />J'ai regardé un reportage sur Mandela à la TV, Très bien fait, et superbement narré par mon présentation du journal préféré. C'était très émouvant et cela m'a tiré les larmes des yeux.<br />Très beau post, Vagabonde.<br />Bisesclaudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356955828590617751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-33089615457974072372013-12-10T01:33:03.629-05:002013-12-10T01:33:03.629-05:00It's getting late, and reading this wonderful ...It's getting late, and reading this wonderful tribute to Nelson Mandela and his people...well, it has me crying. I'm going to read it again tomorrow, and listen to the music.<br />(I've always loved Miriam Makeba, too.)<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.com