Djïo Dji means “Rain Falls”.
It is inspired by a West African childhood song, sung in the playgrounds of Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinée, Gambia and the Ivory Coast. The lyrics are about torrential rain, wind and storms, about an exhausted bird struggling to fly high and the conversation of a rolling stone broken by the thunder. In our day to day lives, this naive children’s song stands here to remind us of what has happened to our beautiful world, and what needs to be done to save it from climate and environmental collapse.
Djïo Dji features Ethiopian singer and visual artist Haymanot Tesfa.
from
Talendjourou,
released November 28, 2022
Composed by Alexandre Yemaoua Dayo and Matteo Boyero Lyrics by Alexandre Yemaoua Dayo
Recorded by Matteo Boyero (Wahever Studio, London) Co-produced by Alexandre Yemaoua Dayo and Matteo Boyero Mixed by Peter Soldan (Dada Studio, Belgium)
Musicians:
Alexandre Yemaoua Dayo - Lead Vocal, Percussion Abdoulaye (Alai) Sanfo - Djembe
Matteo Boyero - Synths, Rhythm Guitar
Carlton Hunter - Lead Guitar
Tim Wall - Clarinet
Haymanot Tesfa - Vocals
Raphael Anker - EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument)