Thursday, March 13, 2008

karlsings



Here is Karl trading songs with the Batwa. . They are thought to be the underserved of the underserved in terms of health. There is a UN report that describes their situation. www. achpr.org He offered to sing an American Indian song from the MicMac tribe in exchange for a song and dance by the Batwa. They immediately connected to the drumming rhythm and sang along with the refrain of the song that he had learned as a Boy Scout scores of years ago. It was a cultural exchange of the best kind that transcended barriers of language and distance to allow us to share together a celebration of life�

4 comments:

Bobko said...

This and the patty video before it gave me the biggest smile I have had in a long time!! Did they know "Kwabi Kwabi?"

jgarcia564 said...

Happy birthday Dr. Boiko! I look at these videos and I just can't believe you're there and making such a huge difference! We miss you!

Per Wetterblad said...

Hej Kalle
Du måste också dela med dig av våra dryckessånger från Sverige, glöm inte det!
Läser blogen och följer era äventyr.
Hälsa Patricia och Gratta från oss.
Per, Anna och Leo

Cindy said...

Yea Dr. Karl

You never sang that loud at WIRB birthdays. You look like you both are having the time of your lives. We all miss you terribly and wish you both all the best. You are in my prayers. Take care and I wish you health and strength

Cindy