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Olima is an 83 year old blind Luo blues guitarist. We recorded this song at his home on December 31, 2010. He sings in memory of a deceased lover.

Watch an exclusive video of Olima performing this song (with English subtitles) at his home at: youtu.be/IN8OJVV0x8w

lyrics

Translation:
By Ozzy Ozzwaldd!!

00:09
Am playing this music for apoli kevo’s sister
00:12
Sister of Joyce Ojeya

00:17
Apoli daughter of Kayath ochung
Daughter of Kolemo, Daughter of Kochuodha

00:46
Son of Arima is on the guitar with the music I remember Apoli sister of Kevo (x2)

01:02
Since last year we’ve been together at Magadi School

01:18
Put on your clothes we go for the Sabbath

01:34
I love you daughter of my mother in law
I love you sister of Jay Omenda

01:50
I love you daughter of my mother in law
I love you sister of Lambe

01:59
I love it when you’re dressed up
When you’re dressed oh daughter of Kawidi

02:07
I love it when you’re dressed up
When you’re dressed up oh daughter of Kathomo

02:19
Son of Arima is on the guitar
The music remembers Apoli sister of Kevo

02:26
Son of Khadija is on the guitar
The music remembers Apoli sister of Kevo

02:38
Since last year we’ve been together at Magadi School

02:56
I love you daughter of my mother in law
I love you sister of Jay Omenda
03:11
I love you daughter of my mother in law
I love you sister of Lambe

03:19
I’ve finished the song mother of Santo
I’ve finished the song daughter of Kawidi

03:29
Goodbye sister of Ochieng Lambe

03:41
Greet mum

03:51
And also say hello to Jay Omenda

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from Raw Music International: Kisumu, Kenya, released November 11, 2012

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