Skokiaan
Brave Combo · Other Songs - Brave Combo
Happy happy africa
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
They have a ball and really go
Skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan
Oh, take a trip to africa
Take any ship to africa
Come on along and learn the lingo
Inside a jungle bungalow
Skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan
(bridge:)
Hot drums are drummin', the
Hot strings are strummin', and
Warm lips are blissful, they're
Kissful of skokiaan
Oh, when you go to africa
Happy, happy, africa
You live along like a king-o
Right in the jungle *all alone? on the low ? *
(hokey-skoki) skoki-oki-aan
(okey-dokey) anybody can
(skoki-skoki) man, oh man, oh man
You sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
In hokey-pokey skokiaan
Skoi-aa-aa-aa--ann
Oh, far away in africa
Happy, happy africa
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
They have a ball and really go, go, go
Take a trip to africa
Take any ship to africa
Come on along and learn the lingo
Inside a jungle bungalow
Repeat bridge
Oh, when you go to africa
Happy, happy africa
You live along like a king-o
Right in a jungle bungalo
Skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan
Skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan, skokiaan
(ohhhh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh)
(fades out)
Skokiaan - Brave Combo
Brave Combo's 1974 recording of 'Skokiaan' stands as a definitive South African jazz fusion masterpiece, blending traditional Zulu rhythms with sophisticated jazz improvisation. The track features the band's signature interplay between electric guitar, bass, and drums, creating a vibrant soundscape that reflects the cultural heritage of the region. Released during a pivotal era for South African music, the song captures the energy of township life while showcasing the group's technical proficiency. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to transcend borders, becoming a staple in jazz festivals and a symbol of African musical resilience. The composition remains a powerful example of how traditional folk melodies can be reimagined within a modern jazz framework.