Name: "my mama" / "BLACK BANANA"
Uploaded: 2018-03-16T12:19:32Z
Duration: 8 min 27 s
Description: Singer-songwriter Rei brings her mix of indie rock and blues to the TED stage in a performance of two songs, "my mama" and "BLACK BANANA."

 Rei: "my mama" / "BLACK BANANA"

"my mama" / "BLACK BANANA"

Singer-songwriter Rei brings her mix of indie rock and blues to the TED stage in a performance of two songs, "my mama" and "BLACK BANANA."

Holding onto cherished memories while waiting for the right moment is a powerful act of hope. Through evocative lyrics about missing loved ones and watching fruit ripen, the performer blends nostalgia with a call for patience. The music celebrates the resilience found in honoring the past while trusting that commitment will eventually bear fruit. Even when precious things are gone, the future remains open to those who wait and believe.