So this morning I am driving to J.Lynn's and drive by the small shops close to our place. What is blaring but Mary's Boy Child by Boney M.
Caused me to laugh.... you see, Rwandans don't get into Christmas - if they do that is - on December 24th ... so I know they were somehow just liking the music and had no idea what the lyrics were.
Reminds me of all the times I have heard music in Rwanda that made me pause...
My first trip into Rwanda ... 2003... I'm in some remote village and what do I hear wafting through but Phil Collins. A bit surreal to say the least.
Before we were married Serge and I would go to this one restaurant up one of the mountains in Kigali for some Fanta and nice view of the city. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Christmas was ALWAYS playing! Makes me tempted to go back and see if they are still playing it eight years later. Probably...
Rwandans LOVE Celine Dion ... anytime. They also love Don Williams. Nothing like the leading furniture company here having Don Williams playing in the background of their TV commercials.
I think this one takes the cake though... we were at a good friends wedding this past July and I about lost it during the reception. You see... in the middle of it all, the DJ played 'You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille'... again by Kenny Rogers.
For the most part... they like the music and have no idea what the words are saying. I wonder if / when it will change.
In the meantime, it's good entertainment.
2 comments:
Every culture seems to like Celine Dion. It's the one constant in the world... =)
Pat's fave Christmas song EVER!! Boney M!! We listened to it while putting the tree up like every other year. :)
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