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S. E. Rogie — Kpindigbee
Album: Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:04
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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 flyboy wrote:


What about those of us that don't care whether or not Paul Simon stole African music but can't stand his take on it, but do enjoy the real thing like this song?  Does that meet with your approval?


How could so many have it so wrong.  Paul Simon has 'stolen' nothing.  Nor have hundreds of other non-Africans musicians who bring the distinctive and often marvelous sounds from that continent to the masses -- sometimes the masses of asses as it turns out.  Paul Simon has also launched the careers of hundreds of African musicians who would never have been noticed without his collaboration.  Paul Simon is a champion of African music and for other music from all around the world.  
Posted 10 months ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:

People pick on Paul Simon for "stealing" African music. Then when they really hear it, they don't like it. Go figure.



What about those of us that don't care whether or not Paul Simon stole African music but can't stand his take on it, but do enjoy the real thing like this song?  Does that meet with your approval?
Posted 1 year ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:

People pick on Paul Simon for "stealing" African music. Then when they really hear it, they don't like it. Go figure.




First I love African music.  In particular West African music.
Second.  Paul Simon gets a bad rap for Graceland.  Paul is from Queens.  Queens is the most diverse (city) in the world.  Travel 5-10 blocks and you will find your self in another diverse ethnic immigrant community.  It is ever changing and ever evolving.  Even when Paul was young Queens was like this. 

Paul has done what he has always done...Follow the music, follow his ear.  What started in Queens  with different forms of music in different neighborhoods has evolved to going all over the world following his ear. 

Read or better yet listen to the book by Malcolm Gladwell where he just keeps interviewing Paul about all the influences in his career.   The man is a genius and an American treasure.  You don't have to love every recording, but he has a rare talent most artists can't even hold a match to.
Posted 2 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
Dangit Bill, another CD I gotta buy!
c.
Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:
People pick on Paul Simon for "stealing" African music. Then when they really hear it, they don't like it. Go figure.
 
Pretty sure those aren't the same people. 

FWIW I like both. 
Posted 3 years ago by danmc    [ Reply ]

.............The Police - Walking On The Moon
The Wailin' Jennys - Storm Comin'
Solomon Burke - None Of Us Are Free
S.E. Rogie - Kpindigbee
Jerry Douglas - Route Irish
Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor
Counting Crows - Anna Begins................


Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
smoooth and sweet
Posted 13 years ago by CAROLINGUINI    [ Reply ]
People pick on Paul Simon for "stealing" African music. Then when they really hear it, they don't like it. Go figure.
Posted 13 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Makes housecleaning so enjoyable....the music that is{#Angel}
Posted 13 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
I can't help it. I hear a little Bing in this.
 

{#Clap} {#High-five}
Posted 14 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 parrothead wrote:


This what you get when all the players get stoned before the recorder is turned on. {#Biggrin}
I give it a 3 just for the album name...
 

Yes, I know that is why the musicianship is at a high level!
Doofus! Some of the most technically proficient and high quality music is and has been created by stoned performers!{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Good stuff man!{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Fantastic quality recording. Sounds great in my cans!
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
Good thing I'm not dead. {#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I like it, and I'm still very much alive.
Posted 15 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
I can't help it. I hear a little Bing in this.
Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
great song if you live in africa i guess
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
Love the title....tongue planted firmly in cheek! {#Cool}
Posted 15 years ago by echoes    [ Reply ]
 Ennis wrote:
This is great! I love palmwine music. I know it sounds repetitive, but it's such a great mellow groove to dance to ... outdoors, in a courtyard, with a live band and the mosquitos buzzing ...

Ah, palmwine, now there's a drink to take your breath (and mind) away................. {#Mrgreen}


Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
Is he singing in tongues?!
 

This what you get when all the players get stoned before the recorder is turned on. {#Biggrin}
I give it a 3 just for the album name...
Posted 15 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
not into this, at all.
Posted 15 years ago by avidlistener    [ Reply ]
eh not my style, rather boring
Posted 15 years ago by avidlistener    [ Reply ]
 moonajohannes wrote:
Funny man from Sierra Leone - you have to see him live!!!
 
Are you kidding funny man from Germany? See him live? Now that'd be a feat!

P.S. Can we have that awful green thing below from manbirdexperiment banned?

Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
rocklandlove wrote:
His voice definitely isn't what it used to be, since he's been dead for 14 years now (as noted below), alas... Trivia note: recorded by Grammy award-winning producer Tchad Blake

score

Posted 16 years ago by dwpbike    [ Reply ]
Funny man from Sierra Leone - you have to see him live!!!
Posted 16 years ago by moonajohannes    [ Reply ]
Ennis wrote:
He's from Sierra Leone: https://africanmusic.org/artists/rogie.html At this point, he's pretty old and his voice isn't what it used to be, but he's still pretty incredible.
His voice definitely isn't what it used to be, since he's been dead for 14 years now (as noted below), alas... Trivia note: recorded by Grammy award-winning producer Tchad Blake
Posted 16 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
I'm not really into the sound of the vocals, but the tune is nice and the guitar(?) sounds great. Very soothing. What I need right now.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Is he singing in tongues?!
Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Wonderful rainy day music. Don't know why, just is.
Posted 16 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
Wow, what terrible enunciation -- I can barely make out the words.
Posted 17 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Looks like a happy fellow...all this kind of music sounds the same to me though
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Trolls are best ignored. You only encourage them.
He's a persistent little prick - I think I'm gonna call him George......
Posted 17 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
There is highlife I like better, but this is still a great old school tune. I'm remembering old guys shuffle dancing in open air bars in Accra ...
Posted 17 years ago by Ennis    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Are the background singers singing "I don't want a beer"? I'd find that hard to believe.
what? that they are actually saying that or the fact that they don't want a beer?
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
OK listen up, playa hatas: This is why I listen to RP. Really cool songs I would never have heard otherwise. It's only about 10% of RP's playlist, unfortunately, but those few truly original items are gems.
I'm glad you dig this, too. It's a great tune. But even stuff you don't personally dig is stuff that other people might like, and your personal dislike of 90% of what Bill plays doesn't make them "unoriginal". And, sorry, you ain't no 'playa'. Unless by 'playa' you mean a dry, lifeless patch of land.
Posted 17 years ago by Teko    [ Reply ]
About time RP played more international;)
Posted 17 years ago by Thinsignificance    [ Reply ]
Are the background singers singing "I don't want a beer"? I'd find that hard to believe.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
He's from Sierra Leone: https://africanmusic.org/artists/rogie.html At this point, he's pretty old and his voice isn't what it used to be, but he's still pretty incredible.
Posted 18 years ago by Ennis    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Trolls are best ignored. You only encourage them.
Ditto.
Posted 18 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
This is great! I love palmwine music. I know it sounds repetitive, but it's such a great mellow groove to dance to ... outdoors, in a courtyard, with a live band and the mosquitos buzzing ...
Posted 18 years ago by Ennis    [ Reply ]
PhdGeniusIsAPrik wrote:
he's still a prick
Trolls are best ignored. You only encourage them.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Good song.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
OMG it's true! He did! I think I'm gonna faint dead away...
he's still a prick
Posted 18 years ago by PhdGeniusIsAPrik    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Dianyla wrote:
Waitaminute! Did physicsgenius just say he actually liked a song?
OMG it's true! He did! I think I'm gonna faint dead away...
Posted 18 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
yashpheh wrote:
this is very nice for my ears 8) Ironic story indeed about this album
I did not know he died. Got the disc from a friend and really dig it. Explains why I never saw more from him. (really really good disc)
Posted 18 years ago by outerspace    [ Reply ]
Waitaminute! Did physicsgenius just say he actually liked a song?
Posted 18 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
See album title. Just another reason I like so many dead men! Especially dead authors.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Voice sounds like he went non-verbal after one too many at the bar... But, the song is pretty good overall.
Posted 18 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Christ, Bill, take your pills.
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
OK listen up, playa hatas: This is why I listen to RP. Really cool songs I would never have heard otherwise. It's only about 10% of RP's playlist, unfortunately, but those few truly original items are gems.
Who gives a fok why you listen to RP? Just shut up a listen, or not. If you don't like a song, turn it off. If an inteligent and eclectic song comes on, then turn it up and enjoy. Is that simple.
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
OK listen up, playa hatas: This is why I listen to RP. Really cool songs I would never have heard otherwise. It's only about 10% of RP's playlist, unfortunately, but those few truly original items are gems.
Great, so 90% of the time we "get" to listen to you complain. That makes it so worthwhile... Seriously, why not look elsewhere for the other 90% of the music you need? Spare us your angst and be happy yourself. Sounds like a win-win to me. Excellent tune off PG's label. Not that I've ever heard anything bad from there...
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
this is very nice for my ears 8) Ironic story indeed about this album
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
AMG says he is from Sierra Leone, so its some language of Africa. (click here)
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
OK listen up, playa hatas: This is why I listen to RP. Really cool songs I would never have heard otherwise. It's only about 10% of RP's playlist, unfortunately, but those few truly original items are gems.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
interesting tune, what is it? Anyone know who this guy is, where he's from, what language he sings in?
Posted 19 years ago by bostonbeerguy    [ Reply ]