Songs about Barack

As joy has exploded in the process of electing Barack Obama, one expression has been new songs, dedicated to him and the vision we share through him. With thanks to Kari Njiiri, who played these on his Jazz Safari show last night, here are a few:

• Will Galison sings "Taking it Back with Barack, Jack" (Swing)
• "Oui, on peut -- Yes we can!" (Zydeco)
• will.i.am sings "Yes We Can"
• Cocoa Tea sings "Barack"
• Samba Mapangala w/Fanaka Ndeg: "Obama Ubarikiwe Remix"
• Docta Musica WashiWara sings "Barack Obama"
• The Mighty Sparrow sings "Barack The Magnificent"
• Jose conde sings "Respondele A Obama"
• Brenda Fassie sings "Black President"
  

Alice Walker's Advice to Barack

Alice Walker celebrates her election joy through advice to Barack, centering on the need "to cultivate happiness in your own life." Thanks to Lisa for tagging this.