
Don't let that headline give you the wrong idea. While I'm excited about the idea of a more diverse group of potential presidential candidates, I'm not thrilled that the election season now runs something like two or three years. And I'm not ready to issue an endorsement. Besides, the discussion of electoral politics is something of a stretch for SoundRoots, given our focus on global music and culture, so let's approach this musically. The post title is also part of the refrain of a campaign song put out by Amigos de Obama . It's more [...]

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DOWNLOAD: Extra Golden - Obama (MP3) Warning: "World Music" contained in the MP3 above Obama" is Extra Golden 's song of praise for the Senator from Illinois and everyone else who helped them unite in the US last fall for a debut tour and the recording of this album, the follow up to their debut, Ok-Oyot System. Such songs of praise are benga tradition. "Ok-Oyot System" loosely translated as "It's [...]

Filed under: News , MP3 , New Music Spinner.com : Forward-thinking world beat group Extra Golden wrote a tribute song to Illinois senator and 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama. The song, simply titled 'Obama,' is an ode to the politician who helped Kenyan band members Opiyo Bilongo and... Read more