Chanda Mama Lyrics
Playing For Change
Lyrics
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Maralu nenenni cesina garalu nive cupina
Maralu nenenni cesina garalu nive cupina
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Chamda mama chamda mama ravaya
Nanu yetukoni muduladu kovaya
Song & Lyrics Facts
Playing for Change - Chanda Mama is a track from the album, Song Around The World. It was released in 2008 and features artists from around the world including South Africa, India, and Zimbabwe.
The song is written by traditional African writers, with additional lyrics by Mark Johnson and Enzo Buono. The band members include Roger Ridley on vocals, Clarence Bekker on guitar, Titi Tsira on backing vocals, Mermans Mosengo on percussion, and Jason Tamba on drums. Lyrics to the song tell of a mother's love for her child and how it transcends all boundaries. The chorus speaks of uniting people through music, singing "Chanda mama, you can bring us together." This uplifting message of unity has made Playing for Change - Chanda Mama an international hit.