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A NAME
Ola Onabule © 2010

So what's in a name, That begs you heed it's call And binds you in it's thrall Tells of where you hail What flag your faith may sail. Tell me what’s in a name!

So what's in a name, That beats a courage down, Or a people to the ground, etching pride away, and makes a difference pay.

In a foreign land, some are deemed to stand Not by how they live, but the name they give
Like an easy brand, a label close at hand A veil across a mask, to silence all they'll ask

And it dares, to live long after I've gone, Amplify the things I've done. And sit in judgement of me, Exhale with all who fear me, Weep with those who knew me,
by name, my true name.

I heard of a boy, Who knew he'd left his name, behind, when history came, To take it all away, one dark African day.

He went to find his name, So tell me what's in a name that etches pride away Or makes a difference pay. Can take it all away On dark African days. That begs you heed it's call And binds you in it's thrall.

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from SEVEN SHADES DARKER, released December 1, 2011
Drums: Ralph Salmins, Bass: Phil Mulford, Guitar: John Paricelli, Keys: Pete Adams, Percussion: Karl Vanden Bossche. Lead & Additional Vocals: Ola Onabule,

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Ola’s new album, POINT LESS has been critically received worldwide. The new album is on the DownBeat list of Best Albums of 2019. .

Onabulé is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician. Possessing an emotional intensity and vocal virtuosity, a poignant storyteller and capacity to cross cultural and musical boundaries with an unflinching lyrical pursuit of truth and justice.
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