2017-03-11T19:50:13Ztag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/the-mcdonald-s-of-church-musictag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1450/48992017-03-11T19:50:13ZKathy Lewis<p>Maybe the young urban crowd feels happy with the fast food, but at least here in the Gambia, original native-language songs with melodies that sound native strike a deeper chord with a lot of people. My friend Elfi (Swiss) who plays the kora, a local instrument, and sings in Mandinka, can always draw an eager crowd.</p>