Before the inquest into Cindy’s death…and eight and a half months after her disappearance…my siblings and I took a trip to Africa…to Nairobi…to Mombasa (including snorkeling in the Indian Ocean)…to Lake Nakuru…even to Governor’s Camp near the Mara River.

We had an amazing adventure! (How could you not!)

Africa was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting…of going on safari…of taking pictures of wild animals…of experiencing life at a Maasai village…

Yes, I did it all!

Ever since I’d heard the song “Africa” that the rock band Toto had included on their 1982 album Toto IV, I knew I would travel to Africa one day.

I just had to! –I was enamored.

And when I recently heard the following rendition of “Africa” by the choir called Perpetuum Jazzile, I was immediately transported back to that awesome African adventure of 1990.

Those wonderful feelings of awe, adventure and excitement came flooding back…along with a sad remembrance that Cindy had only experienced Africa in our hearts.

There are songs that touch the soul—that help us heal.

“Africa” does that for me—It triggers tears…and joy.

My wish is that you find that special song or that piece of music that speaks healing volumes to your soul.

Here, now, I’d like to share Perpetuum Jazzile’s rendition of “Africa”.

The choir uses their hands to simulate an approaching thunderstorm. You’ll hear gentle rain in the beginning (so make sure your speakers are turned up) but that rain soon gets heavier, and finally the thunder appears when the choir members jump.

It’s fascinating and electric!

I hope you enjoy it.

The performance is six minutes and seventeen seconds long—and it’s worth every second!

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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