<div><strong>MAPUTO — A Song Of The Imagination &amp; From My Heart</strong>
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<div>Hi, I am David Salako,
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<div>I am a passionate creator and I have poured my energy and soul into creating a track that means the world to me — a love song called “Maputo”.
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<div>Named after the vibrant capital of Mozambique in Southern Africa, “Maputo” is more than just music — it is a story, a journey, a soundscape inspired by the rhythms, memories, and resilience of a place that holds emotional and memorable meaning. A track inspired by the poetry of migration, the dream of being heard, and missing home.
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<div>When I was about 8 or 9 years old, I went on an international trip with my mother and two younger sisters. We flew on a VC-10 aircraft of the now defunct airline East African Airways. I do not recall if we were heading towards or heading back home from a visit to Malawi where my maternal family are mainly from.
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<div>What I do remember was how cold it was in July/August and being fascinated by the “reversal” in the seasons of the Southern Hemisphere. Geography and studying maps was one of my favorite things to do and transiting through Lourenço Marques Airport in Maputo, Mozambique was the furthest south (and furthest east) in the world I had ever been at that point. Even further south east than Malawi.
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<div>The four-engine jet plane was one of those designs where passengers could exit out of the “butt” of the aircraft underneath the very loud jet engines that were also positioned at the rear of the plane.
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<div>I vividly recall the colorful stripes of the livery of the airline, as well as listening to the languages spoken by the airport officials and other passengers which were mainly Portuguese and XiRonga.
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<div>The few hours we spent in Maputo before we continued on our sojourn left an indelible impression on my imagination. It was a heady mix of cultures, races, and ethnicities. I cannot leave out that Indian Ocean sea air too.
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<div>After many, many months (years) of writing, recording demos, and refining this song, I am finally ready to make a polished version or versions and share "Maputo" with the world.
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<div>It is said that anything that is great indeed takes a long time to come to fruition.
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<div>A snippet of my current unfinished demo to "Maputo" can be listened to on my website at:<strong> </strong><a href="https://mooriwoori.com/music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><a href="https://mooriwoori.com/music/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://mooriwoori.com/music/</a></strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<div>The lyrics for “Maputo” as they are today can be viewed at: <a href="https://medium.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><a href="https://medium.com/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://medium.com/</a></strong></a><strong>@davidsalako_13197/maputo-c767e8773a6e</strong>
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<div>You can also see my initial artwork for the “Maputo” song at that link and also available under my Mooŕí Wooŕí label at <a href="https://mooriwoori.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><a href="https://mooriwoori.com" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://mooriwoori.com</a></strong></a>
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<div>“Maputo” is one of a total of 12 songs that I have worked on and refined with talented musician collaborators in Houston, Texas, and Lilongwe, Malawi over the last few years. Out of those 12 songs, I believe 5 are of the quality that is worthy of an initial EP (extended play) release with “Maputo” being the first single.
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<div><strong>But I need your help to share it with the world and make that happen.</strong>
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<div><strong>WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES</strong>
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<div>As an independent artist, releasing music globally takes more than just passion — it requires resources. Your generous support will help directly cover:
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<div>• Hiring live instrument musicians, singers, a choir, and a talented producer – To flesh out the song with professional and layered musicality.
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<div>• Professional Mixing &amp; Mastering – Ensuring the highest-quality sound for all listeners. Making sure “Maputo” sounds its best.
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<div>• Global Distribution – Uploading to streaming platforms worldwide. When successful, physical copies of the music too.
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<div>• Cover Art &amp; Visual Assets – A professional look to match the music as well as represent the beauty and soul of the track. A moving visual clip to enhance the emotional punch of the song.
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<div>• Marketing &amp; Promotion – Getting “Maputo” into ears and hearts across the globe and give it the reach it truly deserves.
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<div>• Licensing &amp; Legal Fees – Making sure everything is official, protected, and sustainable.
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<div>Every dollar you give brings this release one step closer to the world stage.
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<div><strong>WHY I NEED YOU &amp; WHAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING</strong>
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<div>As an independent artist, I do not have a label backing me — I have something better: a community.
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<div>People like you who believe in music that moves beyond borders.
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<div>People who know the power of a good song.
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<div>People who want to help a creative artist like me rise and inspire others in the process.
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<div>Even <strong>$10</strong> or <strong>$20</strong> can help bring “Maputo” to life and into ears around the world.
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<div>By donating, you are re not just funding a song — you are amplifying the voice of an independent artist. You are helping to:
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<div>• Share a unique sound rooted in a global perspective.
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<div>• Give life to a piece of art created with authenticity, intention, and love.
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<div>• Support the power of storytelling through song.
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<div>I have put a great deal of my own resources into this in order to get this far; however, I need some help to go even further.
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<div>Asking for help has not come easily for me but I am growing and getting better!
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<div><strong>WHY THIS MATTERS</strong>
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<div>This is a dream born from hard work and creativity. I am not backed by a label — I am backed by people like you who believe in independent music, culture, and stories that matter.
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<div>Even if you cannot donate right now, you can still help by:
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<div>• Sharing this campaign
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<div>• Following me on social media and at <a href="https://mooriwoori.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><a href="https://mooriwoori.com" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://mooriwoori.com</a></strong></a>
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<div>• Streaming my music when it drops!
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<div><strong>LET US PUT MY SONG “MAPUTO” ON THE MUSICAL MAP</strong>
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<div>Thank you for believing in this journey. I cannot wait for you to hear the finished version of “Maputo” and feel everything that went into it.
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<div>Let us do this together.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>David Salako
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<div>Independent Artist | Creative | Dreamer | Lifelong Learner
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<div>PS. I also have a handful of other exciting things coming down in the pipeline in the near future that you will probably enjoy being a part of.
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<div>Stay tuned to this space!
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<div><strong>No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.</strong>
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