Ii - Enya | Storms In Africa

Enya’s signature multi-layered harmonies create a "wall of sound" that feels both intimate and massive.

'Storms In Africa' is a song from Enya's 1988 album, 'Watermark'. Known for its powerful, driving rhythm and layered vocal chants, YouTube·enyatv Storms In Africa - EnyaBlues

Reviewers often note that while Part II is more radio-friendly, it maintains the "otherworldly experience" Enya is known for. Storms In Africa II - Enya

“This version makes the song more accessible... the melody really does feel too bouncy for a depressing setting, but it captures the life-giving influx of water.” RPGGeek Enya - Storms In Africa (Pt.II) - (Official Video)

The addition of pounding, African-inspired drums by Chris Hughes gives the track an "evocative fire" that justifies its title. Enya’s signature multi-layered harmonies create a "wall of

By translating the lyrics into English, the song becomes a more direct narrative of personal and natural tempests , though some fans feel it loses a touch of the Gaelic original's mystery. Community Perspectives

“"Storms in Africa" uses drums... to add to the understated, evocative fire of the song, which certainly lives up to its name.” Wikipedia “This version makes the song more accessible

"Storms in Africa (Part II)" transforms the ethereal, slow-burn energy of the original into a driving, propulsive piece of world-pop . While the original felt like a distant, ancient chant, Part II feels more like a journey in progress.