The language is "Wolof" from Senegal in Africa. It is also spoken in Mauritania and Gambia. The person singing was Papa Wemba, you can get info on him here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Wemba Enjoyed your reaction!
Maybe someone else answered this question but that is an electric double (twin neck) violin and the man playing it is Ravi Shankar. World renowned musician and composer. He recorded and toured with Peter, many times, over many decades. Thank you SO much for this wonderful reaction video!! This performance of this song is one my favorite things in the whole world. It feels fantastic to people discovering this concert (and Peter Gabriel) for the first time... makes me so happy!! From this same concert, I highly recommend Shaking The Tree, Washing of the Water, and Come Talk To me. Other Peter Gabriel live performances to watch/listen to are Signal to Noise with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Downside Up from the "Us" tour, which features Peter's daughter, Melanie on vocals with her father.
You were correct, part of the lyrics are sung in Wolof. On the album version it is sung by West African musician Youssou N'Dour. Peter Gabriel said that the song can be interpreted as a relationship between a man and a woman or a divine relationship between someone and his God.
Hi LOLA 👍🏾 SO happy that you find Peter Gabriel "in your eyes" It's a wonderful song by this artist team hi put together 1993 i think it was..hi is just a Master in rytmic and bring the right music artists on the right songs... Ohhhh i see now i have to wait to 28 maj o1,oo.. okidoki i WAIT ❤🇸🇪❤️🇳🇬❤🇸🇪
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I think this is one of the greatest live performances ever ❤
I think so toooo!
When I see young people react and enjoy this song so much it fills my heart and often chokes me up. Loved your reaction.
I thought it was just me!
Never gets old!! Yes, a lighter❤❤❤
The female singer only joined a few weeks before this show as the other performer quit..she was rushed in...good job she was chosen!
This song is medicine for the heart... Makes you smile within.
I will never get tired of this song. So full of hope.
The language is "Wolof" from Senegal in Africa. It is also spoken in Mauritania and Gambia. The person singing was Papa Wemba, you can get info on him here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Wemba Enjoyed your reaction!
I'm in love with the percussionist :)
Your reaction really makes me 😊
Bless youuu!!!! Thank youuuu
BTW, the woman is Paula Cole, she's awesome in her own right!!
And she was only given days to rehearse as the original singer quit
Lola... great reaction. Some songs never get old. This be one of them. Especially this performance. ☮
Lighters. Before cell phones!
Which is why the audience is actually watching the performers, not their phones!
Maybe someone else answered this question but that is an electric double (twin neck) violin and the man playing it is Ravi Shankar. World renowned musician and composer. He recorded and toured with Peter, many times, over many decades.
Thank you SO much for this wonderful reaction video!! This performance of this song is one my favorite things in the whole world. It feels fantastic to people discovering this concert (and Peter Gabriel) for the first time... makes me so happy!!
From this same concert, I highly recommend Shaking The Tree, Washing of the Water, and Come Talk To me.
Other Peter Gabriel live performances to watch/listen to are Signal to Noise with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Downside Up from the "Us" tour, which features Peter's daughter, Melanie on vocals with her father.
I checked - it was Ravi Shankar's son who appeared here.
Wonderful performance - Shaking the Tree from the same concert is also great!
Yes it was!
You could check out the song "Shaking the Tree" from the same concert.
Thanks for sharing your experience with this inspiring song!
Yes, "Shaking the Tree" is just as amazing. This whole concert is an endless well of inspiration.
I'll check it out!
Instrument is electric twin neck violin.
Wolof Lyrics: Sa bet chi lamp, chi tangaay, sa bet maangi ci biir.. I believe it just translates to , "In Your Eyes, the light, Inside your eyes"
great react - i hope you react peter gabriel: shaking the tree from secret world live concert - thanks
It’s one of those songs that just makes you feel good and the video makes it that much better. Everybody seems happy, it’s a good thing!
Fantastic Music ! Glad that you enjoyed it so much!
Glad you enjoyed it
You were correct, part of the lyrics are sung in Wolof. On the album version it is sung by West African musician Youssou N'Dour. Peter Gabriel said that the song can be interpreted as a relationship between a man and a woman or a divine relationship between someone and his God.
Absolute classic ❤
Hi LOLA 👍🏾 SO happy that you find Peter Gabriel "in your eyes" It's a wonderful song by this artist team hi put together 1993 i think it was..hi is just a Master in rytmic and bring the right music artists on the right songs... Ohhhh i see now i have to wait to 28 maj o1,oo.. okidoki i WAIT ❤🇸🇪❤️🇳🇬❤🇸🇪
Great reaction! Great song!
Enjoy 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Yes, they were lighters. It's been traditional at rock concerts going back to at least the 70's.
Yes lighters, way before cell phone flashlights, when music and blisters on the thumb was real!..lo
Amazing performance! Who is that drummer? He's nailing it.
The drummer's name is Manu Henche. In a separate conversation, I was reminded he was ranked #57 among 100 of the 20th century's best drummer's. 👏😎👋
His name is Manu Katche
now the big question, who was better? Peter or ........Phil Collins?
I can’t say 🤔
Love them both. Would never choose
Language is Wolof