Storms in Africa
Enya
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Cá fhad é ó Cá fhad é ó Siúl tríd na stoirmeacha. Dul tríd na stoirmeacha. Cá fhad é ó an tús don stoirm. Cá fhad é ó an tús go deireadh. Tóg do Chroí. Siúl tríd na stoirmeacha. Tóg do chroísa. Dul tríd na stoirmeacha. Turas mór. Tor tríd na Stoirmeacha. Turas fada. Amharc tríd na Stoirmeacha
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Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Storms in Africa" by Enya falls under the musical genres of New Age, Celtic and synth-pop.
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AlbumThe song is part of Enya's second studio album, "Watermark," which was released in 1988.
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LanguageThe original song lyrics of "Storms in Africa" are fully in Irish Gaelic, which is Enya's native language.
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Track ListingIn the "Watermark" album, "Storms in Africa" is the seventh track.
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Popular RecognitionThe song was a top-20 hit in the UK.
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English VersionAn English version of the song, titled "Storms in Africa (Part II)", was also created and released as a single in 1989.
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Chart Performance"Storms in Africa (Part II)" reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song MessageThe song conveys the beauty, complexity and vastness of the African landscape.
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VideoThe music video for "Storms in Africa" features Enya playing the piano against nature-inspired sceneries, including a lush jungle and a beach during sunset.
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Cultural Impact"Storms in Africa" became a unique cultural crossroads as it blended traditional Celtic music elements with African-inspired rhythms.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Nicky Ryan, who is a longtime collaborator with Enya.
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LyricistRoma Ryan, who has written lyrics for Enya's songs across her career, penned the lyrics for "Storms in Africa".
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Watermark", which includes "Storms in Africa", won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 1992, further propelling her into the spotlight.
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Multi-PlatinumThe album "Watermark" has been certified Multi-Platinum in several countries, including the U.S., UK, and Australia.
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Critical ResponseMany critics have praised "Storms in Africa" for its ability to evoke atmospheric and vivid imagery through music.
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