Kalimba de Luna

Tony Esposito

About Kalimba de Luna

"Kalimba de Luna" is a 1984 single by Italian musician and drummer Tony Esposito with the vocals of Italian singer Gianluigi Di Franco, taken from the album Il grande esploratore. The single reached no. 6 in the Swiss charts and no. 14 in the Italian charts.


Year:
2001
1:43
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In the land of the sunshine
People know how to groove
Making emotions
Believin' in what they do

Kalimba de luna
Take me tonight
Show me the way
To get right on time

E.O.U.A
(Onda nueva, sientele intalos)
E.O.U.A
(Onda nueva, sientele intalos)

Kalimba de luna
Kalimba de luna

Kalimba de sol
Please talk to me
Light is my life
Believin' in what you say

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Oho, mama, dodododo, heyey
Oh, ah

E.O.U.A
(Onda nueva, sientele intalos)

Kalimba de luna
Kalimba de luna
Kalimba de luna, ohohoho!

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Tony Esposito

Antonio "Tony" Esposito (born 15 July 1950) is an Italian musician, singer-songwriter and drummer from Italy. more »

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Written by: Antonio Esposito, Gianluigi Di Franco, Giuseppe Amoruso, Mauro Malavasi, Remo Licastro

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Tony Esposito is a highly recognized Italian musician and drummer who is known for mastering styles like fusion, world music, and progressive rock. His Italian roots blend into his music, giving it a unique essence.
Song's Beginning
“Kalimba de Luna” was released in Italy in 1984. It quickly became popular for its unique sound, the song prominently using an African thumb piano instrument called a Kalimba.
International Success
The song gained widespread recognition outside Italy and charted in different countries. It got into the top 5 in Switzerland and Germany, proving Esposito's international appeal.
Boney M's Version
The band, Boney M, released an English version of "Kalimba de Luna" later in 1984. The band's version reached the top 10 in German music charts.
Inclusion in Various Albums
Due to the song's popularity, it has been included in numerous albums. "Kalimba de Luna" was featured in the 1984 album "Il grande esploratore", and it was also part of Esposito's compilation album "Tutto Esposito - Best of Tony Esposito."
Musical Style
The song is renowned for its dance and world music elements. It combines fantastic drumming skills with unique Kalimba tunes, all overlaid with a catchy rhythm that makes it hard to resist moving to the beat.
Kalimba Instrument Usage
The song's name comes from the Kalimba, an African thumb piano. The use of such an instrument in an Italian song is what sets Tony Esposito apart from many other musicians of his time, emphasizing his innovative nature and desire to combine different musical styles.
Unique Audio Effects
Tony Esposito added specific audio effects to the song, which adds a mysterious and entrancing aspect to it. This is especially noticed in the beginning, where the song starts with surreal sounds before transitioning to the main upbeat rhythm.
Message of the Song
As many reviews and interpretations suggest, "Kalimba de Luna" is all about spreading positive energy and happiness.
Tony's Brother
Interestingly, the song was co-written by Tony Esposito's brother and frequent collaborator, Gino Esposito. Both were instrumental to the unique style that the song adopts.

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