Kalimba - I Will Be Heard
by Ken Walker
Title
Kalimba - I Will Be Heard
Artist
Ken Walker
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting
Description
Modern abstract paying homage to the "Kalimba" a unique instrument with bell-like tones played by the user's thumbs. This is the modern version of the African instrument, the Mbria, The heart behind the artwork is finding one's voice - one's uniqueness out of a crowd of thousands. I believe this is less of a creating a voice, as it is about discovery the voice that is there waiting to be heard. That voice may seem simple, tiny, without the a place to fit in, but like the Kalimba, the tones that are created when embracing the truth of self, are heavenly.
Kalimba - I Will Be Heard
Oh, Kalimba,
sing for me
as
nimble fingers
caress you.
Ring the bells,
resonate,
Call on angelβs
vibrant tones
to
stir my soul.
I am captivated.
Unique and lovely
You are heard.
Artist Note - "A number of years back, the Pat Metheny Group came out with a new album with a new line-up of musicians. One stood out amongst the rest - one very talented and unique voice, Richard Bona, from Cameroon. He was a skilled bassist, but what impressed me was his singing. Several songs were song in his native language which with his smooth bell-like tones captivated the listener. One such song featured an intro with just his voice and the Kalimba (In truth it could have been the Mbria, but given the tones seemed more "western", I'm going with the Kalimba). The choice of that simple instrument created a fuller, more rich experience."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0bUIKC0E5w Richard Bona with the Pat Metheny Group playing the Kalimba
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November 5th, 2021
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Comments (6)
VIVA Anderson
I just want to add, Ken, from my own experience as a musician, I so admire your Art, and lyrical Descriptions, mystical, musical. πππΈπΆ
Ken Walker replied:
This means a lot - SYNC. More understanding. More heart transferred back and forth.
VIVA Anderson
So beautiful! Your modern design, your subject,description, fascinating to we who see you and hear you. So lovely , your heartfelt deserved testament to the beautiful sound of the Kalimba, and the truth that it sings, so heavenly. Compliments, Kenβ¦your vision, your heart, are inspiring!π, ?VIVA , f,v :)ππ
Ken Walker replied:
Thank you. Check out the video... Very relaxing. I appreciate your words always ππππ