Wow… what a beautiful read, and what a song to pick!
Not surprising though, PK was a genius. This song still upsets those in political leadership, especially the Presidents, who are rhetoric. And it’s a joy to those fighting to step into leadership.
Did you know this song made PK lose his job? Courtesy of President Chiluba.
What a song… “You can increase the price for anything else but not food.
“If your country is poor and can’t afford food, it’s such an embarrassment.
Is insolo still there aii? Or taken over by phones
I love your essay. The depth, insight, parallels, and sentiment make me want to search out the lyrics, melody and rhythm to find and possibly (re-)experience the sense of your poetry.
I am glad you like it. Such a pity our languages are fast disappearing. These lyrics certainly need to be captured and made available to a wider audience.
Wow… what a beautiful read, and what a song to pick!
Not surprising though, PK was a genius. This song still upsets those in political leadership, especially the Presidents, who are rhetoric. And it’s a joy to those fighting to step into leadership.
Did you know this song made PK lose his job? Courtesy of President Chiluba.
What a song… “You can increase the price for anything else but not food.
“If your country is poor and can’t afford food, it’s such an embarrassment.
Is insolo still there aii? Or taken over by phones
I did not know that about PK losing his job.Quite a sacrifice to be the moral voice of a generation
I love your essay. The depth, insight, parallels, and sentiment make me want to search out the lyrics, melody and rhythm to find and possibly (re-)experience the sense of your poetry.
I am glad you like it. Such a pity our languages are fast disappearing. These lyrics certainly need to be captured and made available to a wider audience.
Wow
This is uplifting,
Thank you so much for such a writing Ma.
It reminds me of good history thoughts from my childhood home in the village.
I came to know about PKs songs when
My mum died and there was no one whiling to take full responsibility of our lives,and dad got Sick on the hand his health was not stable.
So grandpa decided to take up that responsibility,me and my 2 brothers and my dad too
After dad passed on,life became so difficult for us...then PKs common man songs hit my mind,and gave me a different picture about life.
At my writing of these few words
Common man song is playing from my phone
I'm looking forwar to be working with you Ma to reach out to the world and meet the human needs.
Thanks for sharing your story and glad to hear you survived what must have been a rather hard situation. .
It sounds like PK's songs changed your life too😊
Such a beautiful article!!!
Thanks
So beautifully written Chilufya! What a gem
Thank you