Wona

The Very Best, Mumford & Sons, Beatenberg, Baaba Maal

About Wona

"Wona" is a song by English rock band Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Beatenberg. It was released as the second single from their extended play, Johannesburg, on 13 June 2016.


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You don't wanna turn away this time
Then why don't you take a different line
Don't have to be cruel to be kind
You don't have to lose your mind
You don't wanna suffer for your art
You don't wanna vivisect your heart
And then if you're falling apart
You're probably trying too hard

In the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

You don't wanna say what you don't mean
You still want to paint a figure scene
You hide in the wings with a lamp
And cast the shadows on a screen
You don't wanna sing what you can say
Well that's quite a hard game to play
You wanna just say a cliche
But where there's a will there's a way

But in the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona, (?)

In the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

And I will be yours (wona, (?))
And you will be mine (wona)
And I will be yours (wona, (?))
And you will be mine (wona, (?))

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Baaba Maal

Baaba Maal is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. He is well known in Africa and internationally and is one of Senegal's most famous musicians. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. more »

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Written by: MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL, EL HADJ BABA MAAL, JOHAN HUGO MIKAEL KARLBERG, ESAU MAKATA MWAMWAYA, MATTHEW MICHAEL TARO FIELD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
"Wona" is a collaborative song by Senegalese musician Baaba Maal and British band Mumford & Sons. It's a unique blend of traditional African music and folk-rock.
Album Information
The song is from the EP "Johannesburg," which was released in 2016. The EP is named after Johannesburg, South Africa, where the artists spent five days in recording sessions.
Cultural Background
Baaba Maal, a renowned musician from Senegal, is recognized for his immense contribution to Afropop, Folk music, and World music. He brings this vibrant influence into the song.
Language Diversity
Lyrics of the song are sung in English and Pulaar, a language spoken mainly by the Fula and Toucouleur peoples in West Africa. This adds an element of cultural and linguistic diversity to the song.
Featured Artists
Other than Baaba Maal and Mumford & Sons, the track also features The Very Best and Beatenberg, which brings even more richness and depth to the overall sound.
Music Video
There's a music video for the song that beautifully captures the atmosphere and spirit of Johannesburg. The video further emphasizes the collaborative nature of the project.
Lyrics Theme
“Wona” means “we” in Pulaar, and the lyrics suggest themes of unity and togetherness among different people.
Critical Reception
The song received wide appreciation for its fusion of different music styles and cultural elements, providing listeners with a unique and engaging auditory exploration.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live on several occasions, each time offering a fusion of Mumford & Sons' folk-rock energy and Baaba Maal's traditional African musical influence.
Promoting South African Music
The Johannesburg EP, including "Wona," was a significant project aimed at promoting South African music and artists on a global platform.

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