Obama be thy name

The Kenyan reggae artist Makadem has recorded this song, “Obama Be Thy Name.” At least it is a good song, catchy and memorable, easily the best of the political works of art to come out of this campaign. I offer it here to offset what some have called my partisanship. Also to note the Lord’s Prayer allusions, not just in the title and refrain, but in the line “Thy will be done.” But also to note the cheerful, idealistic, laudatory view of America that Makadem displays.

For information on the artist go here. His style is described as “Afro-Fusion” and is an alternative in Africa to American-style hip-hop. I like it! Setting aside politics and the religious cult, I would buy this album!