It's mysterious and intangible
But so real and powerful
Like a raging fire across the Motherland
The fever of the African spirit
Unleashing a piercing cry
From deep within
Capturing the heart and soul
of the African spirit
Playing on the bongo drums
With a rhythmical feel
And a fiery fervor
-- Making music of the African spirit
How do you combine power with grace,
Explosive energy with rhythm?
It's seemingly effortless
For they that have inherited, the African spirit
The legacy of ancient generations
Is passed on from generation to generation
And as for her children, now scattered afar
They too remain bonded by the African spirit
Mighty as the Zambezi
And as proud as a lion
More colorful than a flamingo
With a sense of identity and unity
That is more intuitive than thought
A flame burning from within the heart
This is the African spirit
© 1998 Tendai Dawanyi, all rights reserved
