Jamawaile

Origin unknown, thought to originate from West Africa (possibly Gambia)

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Although not completely certain, it is thought that this is a one-word welcoming song originating from the Wolof tribe in the Gambia.

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Age: 5 to 7 , 7 to 9 , 9 to 11
Style: Traditional - Africa
Subject: Geography
Scoring: Guitar chords , Piano accompaniment , Unison (optional parts)
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The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Ex Cathedra, mixed and mastered by Ron Knights at www.mediagrove.com. The backing track was created by Graham Dowdall.

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