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Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

Alternative rock
Alternative rock

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) is a Alternative rock act. They run in the same orbit as Locked Out of Heaven, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Moves Like Jagger, The Edge of Glory and Wonderful Life, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Don Tetto, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 7 connections around Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) and forward to Don Tetto. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

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"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. Co-written by Shakira and John Hill, it was released on 7 May 2010 by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa. Released in English and Spanish (with the title "Waka Waka (Esto es África)"), the song interpolates the original Cameroonian makossa song "Zamina mina (Zangaléwa)" by Golden Sounds and the lyrics encourage the players to aim for goals like soldiers on a battlefield.

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Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Don TettoLocked Out of HeavenSweet Dreams (Are Ma…Moves Like JaggerThe Edge of GloryWonderful LifeSet Fire to the Rain

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Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) shares an orbit with Locked Out of Heaven, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Moves Like Jagger and The Edge of Glory, went on to shape Don Tetto. 7 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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