May 23, 2012

PATA PATA!

"Pata Pata" is the only dance song Makeba wrote. It became known as "The Click Song" in Western countries. Its popularity made her a star and she became known as "Mama Africa." The song is written in both the Xhosa language and English. In Xhosa "pata pata" means "touch touch." The lyrics are very simple, and are about singing, dancing and having a good time.

AAFRIKA LOO PATA PATA AJALUGU

PATA PATA laul ise...