4 The Mzinga - Shamba Boy (Sidney Simila RMX) by Music from East Africa published on 2023-02-06T19:09:19Z Follow us & be part of our journey: https://4themzinga.bandcamp.com/album/shamba-boy-ep 4 The Mzinga - Kilifi, Kenya In most of East Africa, the word Shamba Boy is used to refer to the male work-hand or gardener or caretaker employed to maintain the homestead. He does all the hard labor of the home. Malimbo expresses his frustrations at the discriminations that Shamba “boys” have to endure in this hypnotic Giriama Style Downtempo Organic track from the Music From East Africa project, and remixed by Sidney Simila. Lyrics: Shamba Boy “When Malimbo was employed by Dula to work as his farm-hand (shamba boy), Dula made it a living hell for him. He wanted him to work on every single thing on his homestead, including work that was not meant for him. To be born poor, you must be ready to go through a lot of trouble. It is beter to be without food and be hungry than to work for Dula.” This song critcizes the nature with which some employers treat their workers. It encourages people to stand their ground and void being used. Composer & Lyrics: Salim Karisa 4 The Mzinga - Band & Instruments: Salim Karisa (Marimba) Edison Katana (Kivoti) Baraka (Vocals, Ndonga) Linet (Vocals, Ndonga) Grace (Vocals, Ndonga) Produced & Recorded by Sidney Simila & Max Doblhoff Cover Art by Johannes Walter Cover Picture by Max Doblhoff Music Video & Editing by Music from East Africa Contact Info: http://www.musicfromeastafrica.com info@musicfromeastafrica.com @musicfromeastafrica All rights are reserved for the Artists!! Genre Afro House, Downtempo Comment by Scheibosan very nice version ! 2023-08-15T13:44:30Z Comment by Lasser Drakar 👊 2023-02-25T13:50:12Z Comment by Sunlast nice contrast to the downtempo I usually listen to. really really interesting sounds 2023-02-25T13:17:57Z Comment by Progressive Unity (Official) decent vocals nice melody bravo well done 2023-02-25T13:02:50Z Comment by bullynho Fire 🔉 2023-02-24T12:43:57Z Comment by Zeitreich KM amazing - we love it ♡ 2023-02-24T11:18:33Z