This thread is dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest heroes in human history. If you like to pay your tributes or share any stories and memories related to Madiba, this is the place to participate.

 

As a move to keep his memory alive and highlight his achievements, what do you believe to be his most significant and influential contributions to our world?

Just knew that one of my favorite Hongkong rock bands BEYOND had written a song in 1988, called 光辉岁月【Life of Light, Shine of Time, or Splendid Life】 to make a salute to Nelson Mandela. I listened to this song from my middle school era, and it is so popular, just didn't know the background at that time, but felt like sth. being planted and sth. ecouraging and powerful. Here is the video:

http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/108568224-1797770533.html

Ohshit when I saw this thread yesterday I thought it said "The Nelson Mandela Tribute BAND" so I didn't pay much attention :lol: It's just now that I realized it said "Thread" :facepalm: Now I'm listenin :nod:

 

 

He was an advocate of reconciliation, forgiveness and justice. Given his story, I think that's really admirable and truly inspiring for the whole world.

There probably will be at least a tribute album, & a tribute band comprised of people like Peter Gabriel and other musicians who called Mandela a friend would actually be pretty cool!

Speaking of Peter Gabriel, here are some of his thoughts on Mandela.

http://news.radio.com/2013/12/06/peter-gabriel-remembers-mandela-witness/

The Specials- Free Nelson Mandela

I read somewhere that Bono of U2 will campaign for an official UN day (a day off) each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday - a Mandela day - in the same way as Stevie Wonder's successful campaign i.a. via the song "Happy Birthday" for an official UN day for Martin Luther King on his birthday, namely a Martin Luther King day.

It's really sad that Mandela passed away. He was a great man. He will be remembered.

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In case I'm not the only person on the planet with no TV, here's a streaming link for Nelson Mandela's memorial going on now.

 

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-live-nelson-mandela-memorial-service-2/

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/dec/09/if-nelson-mandela-really-had-won

There probably will be at least a tribute album, & a tribute band comprised of people like Peter Gabriel and other musicians who called Mandela a friend would actually be pretty cool!

Ooh yes *that* sounds cool :nod:

 

 

Obama and Raul Castro shook hands at the memorial. Quite a powerful symbol.

If there is a tribute album it'll be a disgrace to humanity.

And I don't even mean musically.

Why on earth would you say that? I'm not talking some cheesy schlocky tribute album. But somebody like Peter Gabriel would have the taste and Grace to do something decent, and possibly even useful to humanity.

Not to mention the host of South African musicians that Mandela loved during his lifetime.

 

 

And musicians like this.

http://robbenislandsingers.com

I mean they should do something more useful than hearty backslapping if they care that much.

Oh absolutely. I would hate to see a we are the world kind of song or album, lol.

i want to recommend a documentary about mandella on iplayer right now showing how different south african people feel about his legacy.

 

((idk if it's else where online))