Saturday, December 29, 2012
My Favorite Pancocojams Blog Posts (2012), Part 1
Compiled by Azizi Powell
This post is Part I of my favorite Pancocojams blog posts for 2012. This post features #1-#5 of my favorite posts from that year.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-favorite-pancocojams-posts-2012-part.html for Part II which features #6-#10 of this list.
One video from each of those ten posts is featured along with that post's title and publishing date.
I'm sharing a list of my favorite posts from 2012 as a way of encouraging blog visitors to check out those posts.
Enjoy!
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A total of 390 Pancocojams posts were published in 2012, but I'm excluding for consideration this two part publication of a list of "my favorite posts for 2012", and the 2012 publication of one post of "my favorite posts for 2011".
This list of my favorite posts isn't the same as a list of posts that are the most viewed Pancocojams posts (since this blog's has been online (launch date 8/29/2011). In a list of the 10 most viewed posts, nine of those posts were published in 2012.
In case you're curious, the Pancocojams post that has received the most views since Pancocojams was first launched is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html (posted on January 30, 2012, 5059 views as of 12/29/2012 at 8:00 am).
The only post that is included in this list of my favorite posts from 2012 and in the list of the ten most viewed posts since this blog was launched on 8/29/2012 is "Kumbaya Lyrics" (#2 on most viewed list as of 12/29/2012 with 2818 views and #1 on my favorite list of posts for 2012.) )
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MY FAVORITE PANCOCOJAMS POSTS (2012) LIST: 1-5
#1: Kumbaya Lyrics (As Sung By The Soweto Gospel Choir)
,January 21, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/kumbaya-lyrics-as-sung-by-soweto-gospel.html
Soweto Gospel Choir Khumbaya OFFICIAL VIDEO HD
Gahogo Choir, Published on May 8, 2014
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This is another example of this video. The example that was previously embedded is not working.
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#2: Scenes From Wattstax Concert 1972; March 16, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/scenes-from-wattstax-concert-1972.html
Rufus Thomas-"Breakdown" 'Funky Chicken' LIVE @ WATTSTAX 1973
Uploaded by ianwoodsman on Nov 25, 2011
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#3: The Soul Train Line Formation - Video Examples, February 3, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/soul-train-line-formation-video.html
Soul Train LIne Dance to Curtis Mayfield Get Down [1970s]
Uploaded by bysolo65 on May 3, 2011
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#4: African Gospel song "Jehovah, You Are The Most High God", Part 2; [of a four part series], January 3, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/african-gospel-song-jehovah-you-are.html
Jehovah
Uploaded by praise2life on Mar 3, 2009
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#5: Solly Mahlangu - 'Wahamba Nathi (Siyabonga Jesus), videos, lyrics & comments; December 21, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/solly-mahlangu-wahamba-nathi-siyabonga.html
Solly Mahlangu Wa Hamba Nathi BY EYDELY WORSHIP CHANNEL720p H 264 AAC)
grafike arte, Published on Aug 10, 2013
-snip-
This is another example of this video. The example that was previously embedded is not working.
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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
My Favorite Pancocojams Posts (2012), Part 2
Compiled by Azizi Powell
This post is Part II of my favorite Pancocojams blog posts for 2012.
This post features #6-#10 of my favorite posts from that year.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-favorite-pancocojams-blog-posts-2012_29.html for Part I which features #1-#5 of this list.
One video from each of those ten posts is featured along with that post's title and publishing date.
I'm sharing a list of my favorite posts from 2012 as a way of encouraging blog visitors to check out those posts.
Enjoy!
**
A total of 390 Pancocojams posts were published in 2012, but I'm excluding for consideration this two part publication of a list of "my favorite posts for 2012", and the 2012 publication of one post of "my favorite posts for 2011".
This list of my favorite posts isn't the same as a list of posts that are the most viewed Pancocojams posts (since this blog's has been online (launch date 8/29/2011). In a list of the 10 most viewed posts, nine of those posts were published in 2012.
In case you're curious, the Pancocojams post that has received the most views since Pancocojams was first launched is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html (posted on January 30, 2012, 5059 views as of 12/29/2012 at 8:00 am).
The only post that is included in this list of my favorite posts from 2012 and in the list of the ten most viewed posts since this blog was first launched on 8/29/2012 is "Kumbaya Lyrics" (#2 on most viewed list as of 12/29/2012 with 2818 views and #1 on my favorite list of posts for 2012.)
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MY FAVORITE PANCOCOJAMS POSTS (2012) LIST: #6-#10
#6: Seven Of My Favorite African American Gospel Choir Videos,
February 26, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-of-my-favorite-african-american.html
Rev. James Cleveland & Albertina Walker - (If I Perish) "I'm Going To Meet The King"
dpdaniel2 | March 27, 2008
Classic footage of the gospel legend Rev James Cleveland featuring Albertina Walker. Taken from 'The Brothers and Sisters Live in concert' which was a benefit concert for 'Save the Children' in 1972.
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#7: The Wooble & Other Line Dance Videos; February 5, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/wooble-other-line-dance-videos.html
Wedding "Wobble"
Uploaded by SpB2Studios on Aug 21, 2010
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#8: Amaryoni - South African Accapella Music, November 5, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/amaryoni-south-african-accapella-music.html
Amaryoni EPK
LeboMoliki, Uploaded on May 5, 2011
Amaryoni has become one of South Africa's finest Mbube vocal groups. The group's music is strongly influenced by the Is'cathamiya style, but Amaryoni also arrived at their special and unique sound by adding plenty of Township vibes, along with some "Bandit" music, and strong Gospel influences. Amaryoni ("The Lions") have been charming audiences around the country for years, and have grown into a strong, stable and harmonious musical unit.
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#9: Five Examples Of Spoken Word Poetry; April 27, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/04/five-examples-of-spoken-word-poetry.html
Last Poets - Blessed are those who struggle
Uploaded by freein2339 on Dec 5, 2008
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#10: O Berta (Prison Blues Video & Lyrics); June 14, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/o-berta-prison-blues.html
Prison Songs - O 'Berta.avi
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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
This post is Part II of my favorite Pancocojams blog posts for 2012.
This post features #6-#10 of my favorite posts from that year.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-favorite-pancocojams-blog-posts-2012_29.html for Part I which features #1-#5 of this list.
One video from each of those ten posts is featured along with that post's title and publishing date.
I'm sharing a list of my favorite posts from 2012 as a way of encouraging blog visitors to check out those posts.
Enjoy!
**
A total of 390 Pancocojams posts were published in 2012, but I'm excluding for consideration this two part publication of a list of "my favorite posts for 2012", and the 2012 publication of one post of "my favorite posts for 2011".
This list of my favorite posts isn't the same as a list of posts that are the most viewed Pancocojams posts (since this blog's has been online (launch date 8/29/2011). In a list of the 10 most viewed posts, nine of those posts were published in 2012.
In case you're curious, the Pancocojams post that has received the most views since Pancocojams was first launched is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html (posted on January 30, 2012, 5059 views as of 12/29/2012 at 8:00 am).
The only post that is included in this list of my favorite posts from 2012 and in the list of the ten most viewed posts since this blog was first launched on 8/29/2012 is "Kumbaya Lyrics" (#2 on most viewed list as of 12/29/2012 with 2818 views and #1 on my favorite list of posts for 2012.)
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MY FAVORITE PANCOCOJAMS POSTS (2012) LIST: #6-#10
#6: Seven Of My Favorite African American Gospel Choir Videos,
February 26, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-of-my-favorite-african-american.html
Rev. James Cleveland & Albertina Walker - (If I Perish) "I'm Going To Meet The King"
dpdaniel2 | March 27, 2008
Classic footage of the gospel legend Rev James Cleveland featuring Albertina Walker. Taken from 'The Brothers and Sisters Live in concert' which was a benefit concert for 'Save the Children' in 1972.
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#7: The Wooble & Other Line Dance Videos; February 5, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/02/wooble-other-line-dance-videos.html
Wedding "Wobble"
Uploaded by SpB2Studios on Aug 21, 2010
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#8: Amaryoni - South African Accapella Music, November 5, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/amaryoni-south-african-accapella-music.html
Amaryoni EPK
LeboMoliki, Uploaded on May 5, 2011
Amaryoni has become one of South Africa's finest Mbube vocal groups. The group's music is strongly influenced by the Is'cathamiya style, but Amaryoni also arrived at their special and unique sound by adding plenty of Township vibes, along with some "Bandit" music, and strong Gospel influences. Amaryoni ("The Lions") have been charming audiences around the country for years, and have grown into a strong, stable and harmonious musical unit.
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#9: Five Examples Of Spoken Word Poetry; April 27, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/04/five-examples-of-spoken-word-poetry.html
Last Poets - Blessed are those who struggle
Uploaded by freein2339 on Dec 5, 2008
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#10: O Berta (Prison Blues Video & Lyrics); June 14, 2012
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/o-berta-prison-blues.html
Prison Songs - O 'Berta.avi
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Thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
Bob Marley - Redemption Songs & Chant Down Babylon
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcase videos of & lyrics for two Reggae songs by Bob Marley.
The content of this post is presented for entertainment and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Bob Marley - Redemption Song
Screamadelica66, Uploaded on Apr 29, 2008
Bob Marley Legend live...Redemption Song - a great song from Bob Marley and the Wailers - enjoy!
-snip-
Lyrics: Redemption Songs
(Bob Marley)
Old pirates, yes, they rob I;
Sold I to the merchant ships,
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit.
But my hand was made strong
By the 'and of the Almighty.
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly.
Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them can stop the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look? Ooh!
Some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.
Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom-
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.
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/Guitar break/
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Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our mind.
Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look?
Yes, some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.
Won't you have to sing
This songs of freedom? -
'Cause all I ever had:
Redemption songs -
All I ever had:
Redemption songs:
These songs of freedom,
Songs of freedom.
Lyrics from http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/redemption+song_20021829.html
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Example #2: Bob Marley - Chant Down Babylon
Dreadlocks300, Published on Jun 15, 2009
LYRICS: CHANT DOWN BABYLON
(Bob Marley)
Come we go burn down Babylon one more time
(Come we go burn down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a
Crumble in front of their face,
And all of their wicked intention
To destroy the human race.
And how I know - and how I know - and that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon;
With music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, come we chant down Babylon.
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Me say, Them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key,
Talk to who? Please talk to me,
Bring the voice of - of the Rastaman,
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone.
How I (know) - how I know, how I (know) - how I know -
And that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music! (chant down Babylon) /fadeout/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the Bob Marley for his music & his messages. Thanks also to the transcribers of these songs and the uploaders of these videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcase videos of & lyrics for two Reggae songs by Bob Marley.
The content of this post is presented for entertainment and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Bob Marley - Redemption Song
Screamadelica66, Uploaded on Apr 29, 2008
Bob Marley Legend live...Redemption Song - a great song from Bob Marley and the Wailers - enjoy!
-snip-
Lyrics: Redemption Songs
(Bob Marley)
Old pirates, yes, they rob I;
Sold I to the merchant ships,
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit.
But my hand was made strong
By the 'and of the Almighty.
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly.
Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them can stop the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look? Ooh!
Some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.
Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom-
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.
---
/Guitar break/
---
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our mind.
Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look?
Yes, some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.
Won't you have to sing
This songs of freedom? -
'Cause all I ever had:
Redemption songs -
All I ever had:
Redemption songs:
These songs of freedom,
Songs of freedom.
Lyrics from http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bob+marley/redemption+song_20021829.html
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Example #2: Bob Marley - Chant Down Babylon
Dreadlocks300, Published on Jun 15, 2009
LYRICS: CHANT DOWN BABYLON
(Bob Marley)
Come we go burn down Babylon one more time
(Come we go burn down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a
Crumble in front of their face,
And all of their wicked intention
To destroy the human race.
And how I know - and how I know - and that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon;
With music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, come we chant down Babylon.
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Me say, Them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key,
Talk to who? Please talk to me,
Bring the voice of - of the Rastaman,
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone.
How I (know) - how I know, how I (know) - how I know -
And that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music! (chant down Babylon) /fadeout/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the Bob Marley for his music & his messages. Thanks also to the transcribers of these songs and the uploaders of these videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Two Songs By Brazilian Vocalist/Guitarist Djavan - Flor de Lis & Oceano
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post features videos by Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Djavan performing two of his popular songs: "Flor De Lis" and "Oceano".
This post also includes information about Djavan and the Portuguese lyrics and English translations of these two songs.
The content of this post is presented for entertainment and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
INFORMATION ABOUT DJAVAN
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djavanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djavan
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Video #1: 16-djavan-Flor de lis [HD 640x360 XVID Wide Screen].avi
VSDECO1, Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012
DVD ÁRIA
LYRICS: Flor de lis
(Djavan)
Flor de Lis [Portuguese]
Valei-me Deus, é o fim do nosso amor
Perdoa por favor, eu sei que o erro aconteceu
Mas não sei o que fez tudo mudar de vez
Onde foi que eu errei
Eu só sei que amei, que amei, que amei, que amei
Será, talvez, que minha ilusão
Foi dar meu coração com toda força
Pra essa moça me fazer feliz
E o destino não quis
Me ver como raiz de uma flor de lis
E foi assim que eu vi nosso amor na poeira, poeira
Morto na beleza fria de Maria
E o meu jardim da vida ressecou, morreu
Do pé que brotou Maria
Nem margarida nasceu
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Lily Flower [English]
God, help me, our love is over
Forgive me, I know I did something wrong
But I don't know what exactly made things change so suddenly
What did I do wrong?
I'm only sure that I loved and loved like no one else
Can it be that my mistake was
To have given my heart to her with all my soul
So she could make me a happy man
But the destiny did not want me
to be attached to someone as are roots to a lily flower?
This way I watched our love coming to dust,
Dying in the coldness of her beauty
And the garden of my life wilted and died
And on the same tree she once blossomed from,
Not even a single daisy has bloomed anymore
Lyrics from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/flor-de-lis-lily-flower.html submitted by algebra on Thu, 22/07/2010
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Video #2: Djavan – Oceano
Uploaded on Sep 27, 2011
LYRICS: OCEANO
(Djavan)
Oceano [Portuguese]
Assim que o dia amanheceu
Lá no mar alto da paixão
Dava prá ver o tempo ruir
Cadê você?
Que solidão!
Esquecera de mim?
Enfim,
De tudo o que
Há na terra
Não há nada em lugar nenhum!
Que vá crescer
Sem você chegar
Longe de ti
Tudo parou
Ninguém sabe
O que eu sofri...
Amar é um deserto
E seus temores
Vida que vai na sela
Dessas dores
Não sabe voltar
Me dá teu calor...
Vem me fazer feliz
Porque eu te amo
Você deságua em mim
E eu oceano
E esqueço que amar
É quase uma dor...
Só sei viver
Se for por você!
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Ocean [English]
As day dawned
There, over the sea of the passion
I could see the time in ruins
Where are you?
What a loneliness!
Did you forget me?
And then,
In name of all that
exists in this earth, I swear that
There won't be, at nowhere,
a thing that grows up,
without your presence
Far from you,
all is paralyzed
Nobody knows
how I suffered
Love is a desert
with many threats
Life riddles on the saddle
of my pain
And doesn’t know the way back
Give me your heat
Come and make happy
because I love you.
You flow into me
and I am the ocean.
And I forget that love...
is almost pain
I only can to live
if I live for you
Lyrics from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/oceano-ocean.html-0 , submitted by algebra on Thu, 05/03/2009
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Djavan for composing & performing these songs. Thanks also to the other musicians featured in these videos, the transcribers of these songs, the author/s of Djavan's Wikipedia page, and the uploaders of these videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post features videos by Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Djavan performing two of his popular songs: "Flor De Lis" and "Oceano".
This post also includes information about Djavan and the Portuguese lyrics and English translations of these two songs.
The content of this post is presented for entertainment and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
INFORMATION ABOUT DJAVAN
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djavanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djavan
Djavan... full name Djavan Caetano Viana) is a Brazilian singer/songwriter, (born 27 January 1949, in Alagoas, Brazil)[1] Djavan combines traditional Brazilian rhythms with popular music drawn from the Americas, Europe and Africa. He can arguably be categorized in any of the following musical genres: Música Popular Brasileira (Brazilian pop), samba, or Latin dance.
Born into a poor family in Maceió (capital of Alagoas, Northeastern Brazil), Djavan formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD – "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles' singles. In 1973, Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing in local nightclubs. After competing in several festivals, he gained attention and recorded the album A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan in 1976. The album included the song "Flor de Lis," which became one of his most memorable hits. Albums that followed included his other musical influence, African music, and additional hits followed, such as "Açaí", "Sina," and "Samurai," which featured Stevie Wonder's harmonica. His best known compositions are: "Meu Bem Querer," "Oceano," "Se...," "Faltando um Pedaço," "Esquinas," "Te devoro," and "Serrado".
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Video #1: 16-djavan-Flor de lis [HD 640x360 XVID Wide Screen].avi
VSDECO1, Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012
DVD ÁRIA
LYRICS: Flor de lis
(Djavan)
Flor de Lis [Portuguese]
Valei-me Deus, é o fim do nosso amor
Perdoa por favor, eu sei que o erro aconteceu
Mas não sei o que fez tudo mudar de vez
Onde foi que eu errei
Eu só sei que amei, que amei, que amei, que amei
Será, talvez, que minha ilusão
Foi dar meu coração com toda força
Pra essa moça me fazer feliz
E o destino não quis
Me ver como raiz de uma flor de lis
E foi assim que eu vi nosso amor na poeira, poeira
Morto na beleza fria de Maria
E o meu jardim da vida ressecou, morreu
Do pé que brotou Maria
Nem margarida nasceu
**
Lily Flower [English]
God, help me, our love is over
Forgive me, I know I did something wrong
But I don't know what exactly made things change so suddenly
What did I do wrong?
I'm only sure that I loved and loved like no one else
Can it be that my mistake was
To have given my heart to her with all my soul
So she could make me a happy man
But the destiny did not want me
to be attached to someone as are roots to a lily flower?
This way I watched our love coming to dust,
Dying in the coldness of her beauty
And the garden of my life wilted and died
And on the same tree she once blossomed from,
Not even a single daisy has bloomed anymore
Lyrics from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/flor-de-lis-lily-flower.html submitted by algebra on Thu, 22/07/2010
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Video #2: Djavan – Oceano
Uploaded on Sep 27, 2011
LYRICS: OCEANO
(Djavan)
Oceano [Portuguese]
Assim que o dia amanheceu
Lá no mar alto da paixão
Dava prá ver o tempo ruir
Cadê você?
Que solidão!
Esquecera de mim?
Enfim,
De tudo o que
Há na terra
Não há nada em lugar nenhum!
Que vá crescer
Sem você chegar
Longe de ti
Tudo parou
Ninguém sabe
O que eu sofri...
Amar é um deserto
E seus temores
Vida que vai na sela
Dessas dores
Não sabe voltar
Me dá teu calor...
Vem me fazer feliz
Porque eu te amo
Você deságua em mim
E eu oceano
E esqueço que amar
É quase uma dor...
Só sei viver
Se for por você!
**
Ocean [English]
As day dawned
There, over the sea of the passion
I could see the time in ruins
Where are you?
What a loneliness!
Did you forget me?
And then,
In name of all that
exists in this earth, I swear that
There won't be, at nowhere,
a thing that grows up,
without your presence
Far from you,
all is paralyzed
Nobody knows
how I suffered
Love is a desert
with many threats
Life riddles on the saddle
of my pain
And doesn’t know the way back
Give me your heat
Come and make happy
because I love you.
You flow into me
and I am the ocean.
And I forget that love...
is almost pain
I only can to live
if I live for you
Lyrics from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/oceano-ocean.html-0 , submitted by algebra on Thu, 05/03/2009
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Djavan for composing & performing these songs. Thanks also to the other musicians featured in these videos, the transcribers of these songs, the author/s of Djavan's Wikipedia page, and the uploaders of these videos.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Two Versions Of The Blues Song Corrina Corrina (with lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases videos & lyrics of two versions of the classic Blues song "Corrina Corrina".
The content of this post is presented for historical, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEO & LYRICS
Video #1: Muddy Waters - Corrine, Corrina (Chicago, 1979)
jcoxhill, Uploaded on Feb 3, 2011
A 1928's song, written by B. Chatmon, M. Parish and J. Mayo Williams. Here it lives with the dead Muddy Waters.
-snip-
Here’s a comment from this video’s viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_aizPVTvoM
monkeytown1000, July 2012
“One of the writers of the song was Armenter Chatmon - better known as Bo Carter, one of the blues group the Mississippi Sheiks. They are best known for writing "Sitting On Top Of The World". For me, this as near as Muddy gets to singing country music.”
LYRICS - CORRINA CORRINA
(as sung by Muddy Waters in the above video)
(Spoken) Here's what you call "Corrina".
(Sung)
Corrina, Corrina, where ya been so long?
Tell me Corrina, where ya been so long?
I haven't had no lovin'
since you been gone.
I love Corrina, I tell the world I do.
Well, I love Corrina, I tell the world I do.
Well, I hope some day, Sugar,
She'll come to love me too.
Corrina, Corrina, where you stay last night?
Tell me Corrina, where you stayed last night?
You came home this mornin'
the sun was shinin' bright.
I left Corrina way across the sea.
I left Corrina way across the sea.
She wouldn't write me no letter.
She didn't care for me.
Bye-bye Corrina, I got to leave ya now.
Bye-bye Corrina, I got to leave ya now.
Well, I know you didn't mean me
no good, no how.
(Transcription by Azizi Powell from the video. Any additions and/or corrections are welcome.)
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Video #2: Taj Mahal - Corrina, Corrina
dosmetrosdos,• Uploaded on Jul 19, 2009
The Taj Mahal Trio perform "Corrina, Corrina" at the 28th Annual Claremont Folk Music Festival on May 3rd 2008.
-snip-
This video's YouTube comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YfxoviTHO0 contains an interesting discussion about Taj Mahal and this song, including these two posts:
*Warning: Several other posts include profanity.
b3n2p1, 2010
"When I was a kid in a small town in northern Canada,this song by Taj made the local top ten.I guess in those days,DJ's in the boonies could play what they liked.White kids and Cree Indian kids loved it.They played at teen dances.It was my introduction to emotion and honesty in music.And girls."
-snip-
TheOldskier, 2011
"Corrina, I don't know who you are but you must be a FINE woman to inspire two blues songs so widely played. I LOVE Taj's version best."
LYRICS - CORRINA CORRINA
(as sung by Taj Mahal at the Claremont Folk Music Festival on May 3rd 2008)
(Spoken) This is a country Blues tune.
(Sung)
Got a bird what whistle.
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey got ah bird what sing.
Oh, Baby, got a bird
Honey, got a bird what sing.
Without my Corinna, sure don't mean
Sure don't mean ah natural thing.
Honey, I love to love you.
Oh, Baby, for I call
Honey for I call your name.
Baby, I gotta call your name.
Honey for I call your name.
Well, I love my money, Baby,
But Honey, you're my love life,
Baby, you're my love life flame.
Have mercy, have mercy,
Baby on my hard luck,
Honey, on my hard luck soul.
Ah, Baby on my hard luck,
Honey, on my hard luck soul.
Got a rainbow 'round my shoulder.
Look like silver, Baby.
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Tell me sweet sweet Corrina, Baby,
Where you stay last night?
Tell where you stayed
Honey, where you stay last night.
Oh, your shoes ain’t buttoned Baby.
Your dress, your dress ain’t lookin right.
Well I love Corrina.
Baby, I tell the world
Oh, Baby tell the world
Honey, tell the world I do.
Ain’t a woman in fourteen counties love me, Baby,
Honey, the way you do.
Well, you look like silver, Baby
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Oh, you look like silver
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Got a lien on my body
Got a mortgage on my very soul.
Got a bird, what whistle,
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey got ah bird what sing.
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey, got a bird what sing.
Without my Corinna,
Sure don't mean a natural thing,
Corinna, Oh Corinna
Corinna...
[continue this vamp]
(Transcription by Azizi Powell from the video. Additions and/or corrections are welcome.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers, and performers of this song. Thanks also to the uploaders of these videos & the video viewers whose comments I quoted.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcases videos & lyrics of two versions of the classic Blues song "Corrina Corrina".
The content of this post is presented for historical, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEO & LYRICS
Video #1: Muddy Waters - Corrine, Corrina (Chicago, 1979)
jcoxhill, Uploaded on Feb 3, 2011
A 1928's song, written by B. Chatmon, M. Parish and J. Mayo Williams. Here it lives with the dead Muddy Waters.
-snip-
Here’s a comment from this video’s viewer comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_aizPVTvoM
monkeytown1000, July 2012
“One of the writers of the song was Armenter Chatmon - better known as Bo Carter, one of the blues group the Mississippi Sheiks. They are best known for writing "Sitting On Top Of The World". For me, this as near as Muddy gets to singing country music.”
LYRICS - CORRINA CORRINA
(as sung by Muddy Waters in the above video)
(Spoken) Here's what you call "Corrina".
(Sung)
Corrina, Corrina, where ya been so long?
Tell me Corrina, where ya been so long?
I haven't had no lovin'
since you been gone.
I love Corrina, I tell the world I do.
Well, I love Corrina, I tell the world I do.
Well, I hope some day, Sugar,
She'll come to love me too.
Corrina, Corrina, where you stay last night?
Tell me Corrina, where you stayed last night?
You came home this mornin'
the sun was shinin' bright.
I left Corrina way across the sea.
I left Corrina way across the sea.
She wouldn't write me no letter.
She didn't care for me.
Bye-bye Corrina, I got to leave ya now.
Bye-bye Corrina, I got to leave ya now.
Well, I know you didn't mean me
no good, no how.
(Transcription by Azizi Powell from the video. Any additions and/or corrections are welcome.)
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Video #2: Taj Mahal - Corrina, Corrina
dosmetrosdos,• Uploaded on Jul 19, 2009
The Taj Mahal Trio perform "Corrina, Corrina" at the 28th Annual Claremont Folk Music Festival on May 3rd 2008.
-snip-
This video's YouTube comment thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YfxoviTHO0 contains an interesting discussion about Taj Mahal and this song, including these two posts:
*Warning: Several other posts include profanity.
b3n2p1, 2010
"When I was a kid in a small town in northern Canada,this song by Taj made the local top ten.I guess in those days,DJ's in the boonies could play what they liked.White kids and Cree Indian kids loved it.They played at teen dances.It was my introduction to emotion and honesty in music.And girls."
-snip-
TheOldskier, 2011
"Corrina, I don't know who you are but you must be a FINE woman to inspire two blues songs so widely played. I LOVE Taj's version best."
LYRICS - CORRINA CORRINA
(as sung by Taj Mahal at the Claremont Folk Music Festival on May 3rd 2008)
(Spoken) This is a country Blues tune.
(Sung)
Got a bird what whistle.
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey got ah bird what sing.
Oh, Baby, got a bird
Honey, got a bird what sing.
Without my Corinna, sure don't mean
Sure don't mean ah natural thing.
Honey, I love to love you.
Oh, Baby, for I call
Honey for I call your name.
Baby, I gotta call your name.
Honey for I call your name.
Well, I love my money, Baby,
But Honey, you're my love life,
Baby, you're my love life flame.
Have mercy, have mercy,
Baby on my hard luck,
Honey, on my hard luck soul.
Ah, Baby on my hard luck,
Honey, on my hard luck soul.
Got a rainbow 'round my shoulder.
Look like silver, Baby.
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Tell me sweet sweet Corrina, Baby,
Where you stay last night?
Tell where you stayed
Honey, where you stay last night.
Oh, your shoes ain’t buttoned Baby.
Your dress, your dress ain’t lookin right.
Well I love Corrina.
Baby, I tell the world
Oh, Baby tell the world
Honey, tell the world I do.
Ain’t a woman in fourteen counties love me, Baby,
Honey, the way you do.
Well, you look like silver, Baby
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Oh, you look like silver
Honey, shine like Klondike gold.
Got a lien on my body
Got a mortgage on my very soul.
Got a bird, what whistle,
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey got ah bird what sing.
Baby, got ah bird,
Honey, got a bird what sing.
Without my Corinna,
Sure don't mean a natural thing,
Corinna, Oh Corinna
Corinna...
[continue this vamp]
(Transcription by Azizi Powell from the video. Additions and/or corrections are welcome.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers, and performers of this song. Thanks also to the uploaders of these videos & the video viewers whose comments I quoted.
Thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Black Female Singers With Red Hair
Edited by Azizi Powell
Prior to the 1990s it seems to me that the general consensus in the United States was that dying one's hair blond or red was the exclusive perogative of White women and White men. However, since the 1990s an increasing number of People of Color, including African Americans, are choosing to change the color of their hair not just to hide gray hair, but as a beauty enhancer and/or fashion statement.
Of course, some African Americans (and other Black people) in the past & present had/have naturally red hair and some African Americans (and other Black people)- particularly women- prior to the 1990s dyed their hair red or wore wigs with dark red, if not brighter red hair.* Furthermore, prior to 1990s some Black women have had naturally blond hair, dyed their hair blond, or wore blond wigs. The following response from a commenter to a yahoo question addresses the subject of Black people with naturally blond hair:
Do you know any African Americans with bright red hair? (2008)
Response from neet (2008)
"Yes, I've met many black people with blonde hair, red hair, lt. brown hair....
In fact, my grandmother had red-headed brothers (my great-uncles). My great-grandmother was a red-head too. Black people having light hair and/or eyes isn't common, but it definately happens. I've met a few black red heads with freckles too...
And I'm talking about natural hair color."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090413233938AAk840l
*The video of the huge 1973 outdoor Wattstax concert features a clip of young Black woman with a large afro which is probably dyed blondish red, and there are other scenes of Black women in that audience with their hair dyed a brownish/reddish color:
Rufus Thomas-"Breakdown" 'Funky Chicken' LIVE @ WATTSTAX 1973
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFyKRtlLOI (1:40).
-snip-
"Hair Color Ideas on African-Americans According to Skin Tone"
By Tonya Cunningham, eHow Contributor presents advice for Black women who are considering dying their hair red or blond as a normal, legitimate beauty and fashion option, and not just to hide graying hair. That article includes a section on hair color and various skin tones that Black people have, including this excerpt:
"In the evolution of style and beauty, hair color has become a popular topic. Various hair colors can provide warmth, radiance and dramatic effects. Hair color can compliment your skin tone, head shape and facial features....
Medium Skin Tones
Medium-brown skin tones are often flattered well by light-brown or red hair. While many brown-skinned people naturally have lighter hair, dying it a slight shade or two lighter or choosing a slightly red-toned hair color creates a fresh look. Another idea would be dark blond or medium-red highlights. Highlights enhance your hair's natural tone without using as much chemicals for the new look"....
http://www.ehow.com/list_6894006_hair-african_americans-according-skin-tone.html
-snip-
To a large extent, the increased acceptance of Black females with red or with blond hair and the concomitant increase in Black woman who dye their hair blond or red or wear blond or red wigs is the result of the role modeling of popular African Americans singers who have dyed their hair as a fashion & beauty statement. Here are five videos that feature African American singers with red hair:
FEATURED VIDEOS
(These videos are presented in chronological order with the oldest videos given first.)
Video #1: TLC - Waterfalls
TLCVEVO, Uploaded on Jul 14, 2010
Music video by TLC performing Waterfalls. (C) 1994 LaFace Records LLC
-snip-
Red haired vocalist - T-Boz
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Video #2: Destiny's Child – Bootylicious
DestinysChild, Uploaded on Oct 25, 2009
Music video by Destiny's Child performing Bootylicious. (C) 2001 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
-snip-
Red haired vocalist -Kelly Rowland
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Video #3: Straight Line Stitch - Black Veil
SLSVEVO, Uploaded on Mar 11, 2011
Music video by Straight Line Stitch performing Black Veil. KOCH Entertainment LP
-snip-
vocalist Alexis Brown, song recorded in 2008
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Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
RihannaVEVO, Uploaded on Oct 12, 2010
Music video by Rihanna performing Only Girl (In The World). (C) 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group, #VEVOCertified on February 16, 2011.
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Beyoncé - I Was Here (Live at Roseland)
beyonce,Published on Nov 16, 2011
Music video by Beyoncé performing I Was Here. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
-snip-
Beyonce with red hair, blond hair, brown hair, or black hair..., Kelly Rowland with red hair or black hair...
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BONUS VIDEOS
Here's a video of the Queen of Salsa music, Celia Cruz (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) who was born in Cuba but lived in New Jersey for much of her life. Celia Cruz changed her hair color (or the color of her wig) whenever she chose to do so:
Celia Cruz - Yo Vivire
elocoo8, Uploaded on Apr 10, 2010
Music by one of the best singers from Cuba, Celia Cruz.
****
[added 1/20/2013]
Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix)
vjcarlos21BR, Uploaded on Oct 7, 2010
Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix)
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RELATED LINKS
This post serves as a companion piece to the Pancocojams post, "Seven Black Female Singers With Blond Hair" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/seven-black-female-singers-with-blond.html. My editorial comment in that post considers the changing customs of an increased number of Black women dying their hair blond or red.
-snip-
Also, here's a link to a video of a recent very popular South African Gospel song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt-yOpEfZIE&playnext=1&list=PLC5ACB10AD642D912&feature=results_main Solly Mahlangu - Wa Hamba Nathi
Notice that two of the four women back-up singers have their hair dyed a red or reddish/brown color.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to those whose comments I quoted in this post, to the performers in the featured videos, and to the uploaders of those videos.
All copyrights remains with their owners.
Thanks you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Prior to the 1990s it seems to me that the general consensus in the United States was that dying one's hair blond or red was the exclusive perogative of White women and White men. However, since the 1990s an increasing number of People of Color, including African Americans, are choosing to change the color of their hair not just to hide gray hair, but as a beauty enhancer and/or fashion statement.
Of course, some African Americans (and other Black people) in the past & present had/have naturally red hair and some African Americans (and other Black people)- particularly women- prior to the 1990s dyed their hair red or wore wigs with dark red, if not brighter red hair.* Furthermore, prior to 1990s some Black women have had naturally blond hair, dyed their hair blond, or wore blond wigs. The following response from a commenter to a yahoo question addresses the subject of Black people with naturally blond hair:
Do you know any African Americans with bright red hair? (2008)
Response from neet (2008)
"Yes, I've met many black people with blonde hair, red hair, lt. brown hair....
In fact, my grandmother had red-headed brothers (my great-uncles). My great-grandmother was a red-head too. Black people having light hair and/or eyes isn't common, but it definately happens. I've met a few black red heads with freckles too...
And I'm talking about natural hair color."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090413233938AAk840l
*The video of the huge 1973 outdoor Wattstax concert features a clip of young Black woman with a large afro which is probably dyed blondish red, and there are other scenes of Black women in that audience with their hair dyed a brownish/reddish color:
Rufus Thomas-"Breakdown" 'Funky Chicken' LIVE @ WATTSTAX 1973
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFyKRtlLOI (1:40).
-snip-
"Hair Color Ideas on African-Americans According to Skin Tone"
By Tonya Cunningham, eHow Contributor presents advice for Black women who are considering dying their hair red or blond as a normal, legitimate beauty and fashion option, and not just to hide graying hair. That article includes a section on hair color and various skin tones that Black people have, including this excerpt:
"In the evolution of style and beauty, hair color has become a popular topic. Various hair colors can provide warmth, radiance and dramatic effects. Hair color can compliment your skin tone, head shape and facial features....
Medium Skin Tones
Medium-brown skin tones are often flattered well by light-brown or red hair. While many brown-skinned people naturally have lighter hair, dying it a slight shade or two lighter or choosing a slightly red-toned hair color creates a fresh look. Another idea would be dark blond or medium-red highlights. Highlights enhance your hair's natural tone without using as much chemicals for the new look"....
http://www.ehow.com/list_6894006_hair-african_americans-according-skin-tone.html
-snip-
To a large extent, the increased acceptance of Black females with red or with blond hair and the concomitant increase in Black woman who dye their hair blond or red or wear blond or red wigs is the result of the role modeling of popular African Americans singers who have dyed their hair as a fashion & beauty statement. Here are five videos that feature African American singers with red hair:
FEATURED VIDEOS
(These videos are presented in chronological order with the oldest videos given first.)
Video #1: TLC - Waterfalls
TLCVEVO, Uploaded on Jul 14, 2010
Music video by TLC performing Waterfalls. (C) 1994 LaFace Records LLC
-snip-
Red haired vocalist - T-Boz
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Video #2: Destiny's Child – Bootylicious
DestinysChild, Uploaded on Oct 25, 2009
Music video by Destiny's Child performing Bootylicious. (C) 2001 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
-snip-
Red haired vocalist -Kelly Rowland
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Video #3: Straight Line Stitch - Black Veil
SLSVEVO, Uploaded on Mar 11, 2011
Music video by Straight Line Stitch performing Black Veil. KOCH Entertainment LP
-snip-
vocalist Alexis Brown, song recorded in 2008
****
Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
RihannaVEVO, Uploaded on Oct 12, 2010
Music video by Rihanna performing Only Girl (In The World). (C) 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group, #VEVOCertified on February 16, 2011.
****
Beyoncé - I Was Here (Live at Roseland)
beyonce,Published on Nov 16, 2011
Music video by Beyoncé performing I Was Here. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
-snip-
Beyonce with red hair, blond hair, brown hair, or black hair..., Kelly Rowland with red hair or black hair...
****
BONUS VIDEOS
Here's a video of the Queen of Salsa music, Celia Cruz (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) who was born in Cuba but lived in New Jersey for much of her life. Celia Cruz changed her hair color (or the color of her wig) whenever she chose to do so:
Celia Cruz - Yo Vivire
elocoo8, Uploaded on Apr 10, 2010
Music by one of the best singers from Cuba, Celia Cruz.
****
[added 1/20/2013]
Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix)
vjcarlos21BR, Uploaded on Oct 7, 2010
Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix)
****
RELATED LINKS
This post serves as a companion piece to the Pancocojams post, "Seven Black Female Singers With Blond Hair" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/seven-black-female-singers-with-blond.html. My editorial comment in that post considers the changing customs of an increased number of Black women dying their hair blond or red.
-snip-
Also, here's a link to a video of a recent very popular South African Gospel song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt-yOpEfZIE&playnext=1&list=PLC5ACB10AD642D912&feature=results_main Solly Mahlangu - Wa Hamba Nathi
Notice that two of the four women back-up singers have their hair dyed a red or reddish/brown color.
****
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to those whose comments I quoted in this post, to the performers in the featured videos, and to the uploaders of those videos.
All copyrights remains with their owners.
Thanks you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Monday, December 24, 2012
My Favorite Pancocojams Blog Posts (2011)
Compiled by Azizi Powell
Traditions are important anytime, but are particularly important at the end of the year. And since this Pancocojams blog is one and one half years old, and I didn't start this tradition till now, I've decided to backtrack, and share a hyperlinked list of my favorite Pancocojams blog posts for 2011 along with a featured video from each of those posts.
I'm only featuring five posts for 2011 because the first Pancocojams post was published on 8/29/2011. Only 99 Pancocojam post were published in 2011. For 2012 and subsequent years, I'll share ten of my favorite Pancocojams blog post.
I'm sharing a list of my favorite posts from 2011 as a way of encouraging blog visitors to check out those posts.
Enjoy!
-snip-
This list of favorite posts isn't the same as a list of posts that are the most popular - have the most visitor views - since Pancocojams has been online (launch date 8/29/2011). In a list of the 10 most viewed posts, nine of those posts were published in 2012. The only post in 2011 which made that list is The Funga Alafia (Fanga) Song - Part 2 (Lyrics), November 11, 2011 http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/funga-alafia-fanga-song-part-2-lyrics.html. I grouped all of the posts in that three part series together, and those posts did make my "favorite Pancocojams posts" list.
In case you're curious, as of 12/24/2012, the Pancocojams post that has received the most views is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" Monday, January 30, 2012 http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html (4992 views).
MY FAVORITE PANCOCOJAMS POSTS (2011) LIST
#1 - Marching For Jesus - Black Church Processions; November 6, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/marching-for-jesus-black-church_9901.html
This is a four part series. Here's a video from Part 3:
MCHCA Ushers & Nurses Grand March
uploaded by mchcainc on Aug 19, 2009
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#2 - The Funga Alafia (Fanga) Song; November 11, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/funga-alafia-fanga-song-part-3-videos.html
This is a three part series. Here's a video from Part 3:
Baba Olatunji plays Fanga
Uploaded by dkern8 on Mar 22, 2011
Baba Olatunji and the dancers and drummers from our class perform Fanga at Omega Institute in August of 1993.
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#3: Pinning Birthday Dollars. September 29, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/09/pinning-birthday-dollars.html
Nigerian Money Dance
Kevin Brown, Uploaded on Dec 19, 2010
At this 50th Jubilee -Money is sprayed on the birthday celebrant. This is a joyous custom reserved for significant occasions such as a wedding, child christening or a funeral.
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#4 - The Changing Definition of "Soul Sister"; December 23, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/12/changing-definition-of-soul-sister.html
King Curtis & The Kingpins - "Memphis Soul Stew"
Uploaded by McGarVision on Feb 8, 2008
The only band that could make Booker T & The MG's sweat. "And now we need a pound of fat back drums..." King Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.
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#5 - Little Sally Walker (A Story. Tellin It Like It Is & Was); September 16, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-sally-walker.html
Little Sally Walker Walking Down The Street
by AnnaGraceBananaFace on Feb 25, 2009
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Thank you for visiting pancocojams!
Visitor comments are welcome!
Traditions are important anytime, but are particularly important at the end of the year. And since this Pancocojams blog is one and one half years old, and I didn't start this tradition till now, I've decided to backtrack, and share a hyperlinked list of my favorite Pancocojams blog posts for 2011 along with a featured video from each of those posts.
I'm only featuring five posts for 2011 because the first Pancocojams post was published on 8/29/2011. Only 99 Pancocojam post were published in 2011. For 2012 and subsequent years, I'll share ten of my favorite Pancocojams blog post.
I'm sharing a list of my favorite posts from 2011 as a way of encouraging blog visitors to check out those posts.
Enjoy!
-snip-
This list of favorite posts isn't the same as a list of posts that are the most popular - have the most visitor views - since Pancocojams has been online (launch date 8/29/2011). In a list of the 10 most viewed posts, nine of those posts were published in 2012. The only post in 2011 which made that list is The Funga Alafia (Fanga) Song - Part 2 (Lyrics), November 11, 2011 http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/funga-alafia-fanga-song-part-2-lyrics.html. I grouped all of the posts in that three part series together, and those posts did make my "favorite Pancocojams posts" list.
In case you're curious, as of 12/24/2012, the Pancocojams post that has received the most views is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" Monday, January 30, 2012 http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html (4992 views).
MY FAVORITE PANCOCOJAMS POSTS (2011) LIST
#1 - Marching For Jesus - Black Church Processions; November 6, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/marching-for-jesus-black-church_9901.html
This is a four part series. Here's a video from Part 3:
MCHCA Ushers & Nurses Grand March
uploaded by mchcainc on Aug 19, 2009
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#2 - The Funga Alafia (Fanga) Song; November 11, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/11/funga-alafia-fanga-song-part-3-videos.html
This is a three part series. Here's a video from Part 3:
Baba Olatunji plays Fanga
Uploaded by dkern8 on Mar 22, 2011
Baba Olatunji and the dancers and drummers from our class perform Fanga at Omega Institute in August of 1993.
****
#3: Pinning Birthday Dollars. September 29, 2011
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/09/pinning-birthday-dollars.html
Nigerian Money Dance
Kevin Brown, Uploaded on Dec 19, 2010
At this 50th Jubilee -Money is sprayed on the birthday celebrant. This is a joyous custom reserved for significant occasions such as a wedding, child christening or a funeral.
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King Curtis & The Kingpins - "Memphis Soul Stew"
Uploaded by McGarVision on Feb 8, 2008
The only band that could make Booker T & The MG's sweat. "And now we need a pound of fat back drums..." King Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.
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#5 - Little Sally Walker (A Story. Tellin It Like It Is & Was); September 16, 2011
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Little Sally Walker Walking Down The Street
by AnnaGraceBananaFace on Feb 25, 2009
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Teddy Pendergrass - Happy Kwanzaa (video & lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases a video of and lyrics for a Kwanzaa song that is performed by R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass & other singers.
This post also includes brief information about Kwanzaa, including my comments about the changes in Kwanzaa celebrations from its early years to 2010.
The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aeathetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEO
Happy Kwanzaa - Teddy Pendergrass
rapidvibrationz, Uploaded on Nov 25, 2010
R.I.P to brother Teddy Pendergrass & much thanks for creating this beautiful song. Much thanks for Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga for creating this tradition.
Happy Kwanzaa to all, and have a blessed, heaithy, and happy New Year.
Peace!
LYRICS - HAPPY KWANZAA
(composer Teddy Pendergrass, date?)
Introduction: Habari gani! Habari gani!*
Kwanzaa!
Verse #1: Lead
Ah, yeah!
Happy Kwanzaa.
Happy Kwanzaa.
Feel the joy as we sing
of the love that togetherness can
surely bring.
Umoja! [soft voice]
Set the table mat of straw
Thankful for the first fruits of the year.
Stay and Iight a candle, Joe.
Come join the party. It’s a celebration.
Karamu that Kwanzaa time of year.
Red or yellow, black, or white,
We all know that it’s alright.
It’s a celebration
that will last throughout the year.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead –Alright.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead – Together there is much we can do.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead-Alright
Group-Happy Kwanzaa
Lead - It’s a celebration
Verse #2: Lead
Remembering the times of old
Traditions in the food that fills our soul.
Yes it does.
So the children are the future of
All our hopes and dreams. Let’s teach them well.
Let’s teach them well.
Come join the party. [group heard making joyous chatter in the background]
It’s a celebration.
Karamu
Group – Karamu
at Kwanzaa time of the year.
Red or yellow, black, or white,**
Yeah, you know that it’s alright.
It’s a celebration
that will last throughout the year.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Alright!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Happy Kwanzaa!
Everybody!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Happy Kwanzaa!
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Together there is so much we can do.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead – Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Kwanzaa.
Group- Kuumba.
Lead – So many ways to show our love.
Group- Imani
Lead- We gotta have faith in all that we do.
Group- Umoja.
Lead- But we gotta stay together.
Just a few of the principles that help us
Group- Happy Kwanzaa.
carry on.
Group- Together there is much that we can do.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Yeah
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- There’s so much, so much we can do.
Yeah!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Cause it’s ah
celebration.
Rap portion:
Hey before we ate*** that’s when we give praise
to the Man upstairs for another blessed day.
I give hugs to my mom, my dad, and my sis .
You see after that I want to see what mom’s cooked.
While we drink from the cup of togetherness
It’s that part of the year that you don’t wanna miss.
I give a gift from the heart so you know it’s true.
So you recite a principle and tell me what it means to you.
Group -Kuumba
Individual voice - Creativity
Group – Imani
Individual voice – Faith
Group- Umoja
Individual voice – Unity
Group- Kuchichagulia
Individual voice – Self - determination
Group – Nia
Individual voice - Purpose
Group – Ujamaa
Individual voice – To have it all
Group- Ujima
Multiple voices – Work together!
Lead- But we gotta work together!
horus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group –There is much we can do.
Individual voice - Yeah. That’s right. [Individual continues to make affirming remarks in the background throughout the remainder of the song.]
Lead –Everybody.
Group - Happy Kwanzaa.
Lead – Happy Kwanzaa.
Group- Together there is much we can do.
Lead: Together, together.
Group- Together there is much we can do.
Lead: so much we can do.
Group – Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Take it up, take it up!
Group-Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- Everybody!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- Yeah. Yeah.
Happy, happy, happy Kwanzaa
Group- Happy Kwanzaa
Lead – Oh yeah!
Group- Together there is much we can do.
[continue improvising in this manner until the end of the song]
* "Habari Gani" is a KiSwahili greeting.
** Read my comment below in the section labeled "Substitute Lyrics".
***I'm not sure about these words.
Transcription by Azizi Powell from the sound file. Additions & corrections are welcome.
SUBSTITUTE LYRICS
This song by Teddy Pendergrass is particularly welcome since there are very few Kwanzaa songs that are known nationwide. My guess is that the lyrics "red or yellow, black or white" were written to address the question that has been asked since Kwanzaa began "Can and should people who aren't Black attend Kwanzaa celebrations?"
I agree with a commenter on that featured video's viewer comment thread who wrote "Kwanzaa has good messages for all races." and I believe that people who aren't Black should be welcomed at Kwanzaa gatherings. However, I believe that it's culturally inappropriate to use the colors "red" or "yellow" as referents for people. For that reason, I'm offering these substitute lyrics:
"See that candle shining bright.
With unity we'll be alright.
Kwanzaa's a celebration
that will last throughout the year."
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KWANZAA [revised 12/31/2012]
Kwanzaa is a seven day annual holiday (from December 26th to January 1st) that was created by Maulana Karenga in 1966-1967.
Kwanzaa was established as a means of helping African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage. A Kwanzaa table is prepared in the gathering room with a straw mat, a bowl of fruits, ears of corn. A candelebra of three red candles on the left, three green candles on the right, and a black candle in the center is placed in the middle of the table. ("Red, black, and green" are considered to be the colors of the African American flag.) One candle is lit each day of Kwanzaa, the black candle being lit last. This custom of lighting a candle for each day of the Kwanzaa is the same as the Hanukkah tradition, as Hannukah probably served as a model for that aspect of Kwanzaa.
Each day of Kwanzaa is named after one a guiding principle - the Seven Principles (in KiSwahili, Nguza Saba). Those seven principles are (with African American pronunciations of the KiSwahili words giveen in brackets).
Umoja (Unity) [oo-MOH-jah]
Kujichagulia (self-determination) [koo-gee-chah-goo-LEE-ah]
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) [oo-GEE-mah]
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) [oo-JAH-mah] or [oo-jah-MAH]
Nia (Purpose) [NEE-ah]
Kuumba (Creativity) - [koo-OOM-bah]
Imani (Faith) [e-MAH-nee]
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS OF KWANZAA
I was a member of the Black cultural nationalist organization, the Committee For Unified Newark, from 1967-1969. As a member of that organization which for much of that time was headed by Imamu Amiri Baraka (formerly Le Roi Jones), I was part of the organization which was the first to celebrate and promote Kwanzaa in the east coast of the USA. My recollection was that Kwanzaa was considered to be an alternative to Christmas, and was promoted as such by its founder Maulana Karenga and by Imamu Amiri Baraka.
Because gift giving is such an integral part of secular Christmas celebrations, exchanging gifts with one sighificant adult, and with children was also a part of that organization's Kwanzaa practices. In those early years, the idea was that throughout that seven day holiday, one gift per day was to be exchanged with your significant other, with your children, and/or with one other person who was special to you. These gifts were supposed to be handmade, and the best gift was supposed to be exchanged during the public gathering on the last day of Kwanzaa. However, even then the actual practice was that these gifts were store bought, and even then there was some pressure to give or receive the most expensive gift.
My recollection was that those early Kwanzaa gatherings focused on feasting, African dancing & drumming, socializing, and listening to a prepared speech about the Kwanzaa holiday in general or the specific day's principle, and the gift giving as is mentioned above. The only major change that I believe has been made in the Kwanzaa celebrations that I've sporadically attended in subsequent years is that gift giving isn't a part of those celebrations (thank goodness).
CONTEMPORARY KWANZAA GATHERINGS
It appears to me that Kwanzaa is only celebrated by a small population of African Americans. Most people who celebrate Kwanzaa probably consider themselves to be "afro-centric". By "afro-centric" I mean those who are interested in African cultures, particularly African performing arts and West African fashion. This definition doesn't necessarily mean that those persons are interested in or knowledgeable about African politics. This interest in African culture is often reflected in those persons wearing their hair in a natural hairstyle, wearing, at least some times, African influenced clothing, playing African drums, performing African dance, and/or performing spoken word compositions that are centered around "Black consciousness". According to this definition of "afro-centric", those Black people could be of any religion (including Christianity or Muslim) or they could have no stated religious preference. Also, in contrast to my experiences of the early years of Kwanzaa, many of those persons who celebrate or at least acknowledge Kwanzaa (by wishing someone a "Happy Kwanzaa") also celebrate Christmas.
I've attended both public and private gatherings of Kwanzaa in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970-2010. Like the gatherings in Newark, New Jersey in the late 1960s, those Pittsburgh Kwanzaa celebrations were relatively informal events in which people of all ages came together to socialize, and eat while listening to West African drums and watching West African dancing. Often a spoken word artist and/or an African storyteller performed, and a person or persons provided some words of wisdom about the particular day's Kwanzaa principle.
To my knowledge, there's no specified food for Kwanzaa, and there are no Kwanzaa candies like there are Christmas candy canes or Easter chocolate eggs or chocolate bunnies. That said, ideally fresh fruits are supposed to be a central part of the Kwanzaa meal as the KiSwahili phrase for "first fruits" is "matunda ya kwanza". Also, ham and other pork dishes and collard greens/kale with pork added are probably not included in the menu, since many afro-centric Black people don't eat pork for religious and/or cultural reasons. African and/or Afro-Caribbean dishes may also be included in the menu for Kwanzaa gatherings along with food & deserts that are typical for American special occasions such as Christmas & Thanksgiving. Non-alcoholic beverages are usually provided for public or private Kwanzaa gatherings. For the Kwanzaa gatherings that I've attended people are encouraged to bring prepared food, fruit, and beverages which are placed on tables and shared in a "pot luck" manner.
Because many people who attend Kwanzaa gatherings are afro-centric, particularly at private gatherings, the women in attendance wear traditional or pseudo- tradition (West) African clothing - long dresses, sometimes also with head wrap (geles). However, African clothing isn't a requirement and depending on the organization sponsoring a community Kwanzaa gathering, only a few women and even fewer men wear traditional or pseudo- traditional African attire.
I believe that like me, most of the people who acknowledge or actively celebrate Kwanzaa integrate that holiday into an overall celebration of the week of Christmas (December 25th to New Year's Day). For instance, Kwanzaa decorations are merged with secular Christmas decorations. This is quite easy to do since the Kwanzaa colors red, black, and green (the same colors as the African American flag) are almost the same as the Christmas colors of red & green.
Also, since the late 20th century African Americans have considered Akan & Ewe (West African) kente cloth as a generalized symbol of African culture. Another example of the practice of combining Christmas and Kwanzaa is the use of kente cloth designs in Christmas tree ornaments. In my opinion, kente cloth colors & designs combine quite well with Christmas red & green colors.
Click https://www.google.com/search?q=kente+cloth&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=fLXhUJSmKMjr0QHW04CAAw&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=853&bih=398 for photographs of kente cloth colors & designs.
The main point that I'm making is that for many African Americans who celebrate (or at least acknowledge Kwanzaa as a holiday that promotes African culture), there's no conflict over either celebrating Christmas or Kwanzaa. Usually, both holidays are acknowledged and/or celebrated.
RELATED LINKS
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa
Sweet Honey In The Honey - Seven Principles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2MkzucINLs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Maulana Ron Karenga for creating the Kwanzaa holiday. Thanks to the composer of this Kwanzaa song, and thanks to Teddy Pendergrass and group for recording it.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
This post showcases a video of and lyrics for a Kwanzaa song that is performed by R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass & other singers.
This post also includes brief information about Kwanzaa, including my comments about the changes in Kwanzaa celebrations from its early years to 2010.
The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aeathetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED VIDEO
Happy Kwanzaa - Teddy Pendergrass
rapidvibrationz, Uploaded on Nov 25, 2010
R.I.P to brother Teddy Pendergrass & much thanks for creating this beautiful song. Much thanks for Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga for creating this tradition.
Happy Kwanzaa to all, and have a blessed, heaithy, and happy New Year.
Peace!
LYRICS - HAPPY KWANZAA
(composer Teddy Pendergrass, date?)
Introduction: Habari gani! Habari gani!*
Kwanzaa!
Verse #1: Lead
Ah, yeah!
Happy Kwanzaa.
Happy Kwanzaa.
Feel the joy as we sing
of the love that togetherness can
surely bring.
Umoja! [soft voice]
Set the table mat of straw
Thankful for the first fruits of the year.
Stay and Iight a candle, Joe.
Come join the party. It’s a celebration.
Karamu that Kwanzaa time of year.
Red or yellow, black, or white,
We all know that it’s alright.
It’s a celebration
that will last throughout the year.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead –Alright.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead – Together there is much we can do.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead-Alright
Group-Happy Kwanzaa
Lead - It’s a celebration
Verse #2: Lead
Remembering the times of old
Traditions in the food that fills our soul.
Yes it does.
So the children are the future of
All our hopes and dreams. Let’s teach them well.
Let’s teach them well.
Come join the party. [group heard making joyous chatter in the background]
It’s a celebration.
Karamu
Group – Karamu
at Kwanzaa time of the year.
Red or yellow, black, or white,**
Yeah, you know that it’s alright.
It’s a celebration
that will last throughout the year.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Alright!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Happy Kwanzaa!
Everybody!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Happy Kwanzaa!
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Together there is so much we can do.
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead – Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Kwanzaa.
Group- Kuumba.
Lead – So many ways to show our love.
Group- Imani
Lead- We gotta have faith in all that we do.
Group- Umoja.
Lead- But we gotta stay together.
Just a few of the principles that help us
Group- Happy Kwanzaa.
carry on.
Group- Together there is much that we can do.
Chorus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group – Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Yeah
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- There’s so much, so much we can do.
Yeah!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead- Cause it’s ah
celebration.
Rap portion:
Hey before we ate*** that’s when we give praise
to the Man upstairs for another blessed day.
I give hugs to my mom, my dad, and my sis .
You see after that I want to see what mom’s cooked.
While we drink from the cup of togetherness
It’s that part of the year that you don’t wanna miss.
I give a gift from the heart so you know it’s true.
So you recite a principle and tell me what it means to you.
Group -Kuumba
Individual voice - Creativity
Group – Imani
Individual voice – Faith
Group- Umoja
Individual voice – Unity
Group- Kuchichagulia
Individual voice – Self - determination
Group – Nia
Individual voice - Purpose
Group – Ujamaa
Individual voice – To have it all
Group- Ujima
Multiple voices – Work together!
Lead- But we gotta work together!
horus:
Group- Happy Kwanzaa!
Lead - Happy Kwanzaa.
Group –There is much we can do.
Individual voice - Yeah. That’s right. [Individual continues to make affirming remarks in the background throughout the remainder of the song.]
Lead –Everybody.
Group - Happy Kwanzaa.
Lead – Happy Kwanzaa.
Group- Together there is much we can do.
Lead: Together, together.
Group- Together there is much we can do.
Lead: so much we can do.
Group – Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead – Take it up, take it up!
Group-Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- Everybody!
Group- Happy Kwanzaa
Together there is much we can do.
Lead- Yeah. Yeah.
Happy, happy, happy Kwanzaa
Group- Happy Kwanzaa
Lead – Oh yeah!
Group- Together there is much we can do.
[continue improvising in this manner until the end of the song]
* "Habari Gani" is a KiSwahili greeting.
** Read my comment below in the section labeled "Substitute Lyrics".
***I'm not sure about these words.
Transcription by Azizi Powell from the sound file. Additions & corrections are welcome.
SUBSTITUTE LYRICS
This song by Teddy Pendergrass is particularly welcome since there are very few Kwanzaa songs that are known nationwide. My guess is that the lyrics "red or yellow, black or white" were written to address the question that has been asked since Kwanzaa began "Can and should people who aren't Black attend Kwanzaa celebrations?"
I agree with a commenter on that featured video's viewer comment thread who wrote "Kwanzaa has good messages for all races." and I believe that people who aren't Black should be welcomed at Kwanzaa gatherings. However, I believe that it's culturally inappropriate to use the colors "red" or "yellow" as referents for people. For that reason, I'm offering these substitute lyrics:
"See that candle shining bright.
With unity we'll be alright.
Kwanzaa's a celebration
that will last throughout the year."
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KWANZAA [revised 12/31/2012]
Kwanzaa is a seven day annual holiday (from December 26th to January 1st) that was created by Maulana Karenga in 1966-1967.
Kwanzaa was established as a means of helping African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage. A Kwanzaa table is prepared in the gathering room with a straw mat, a bowl of fruits, ears of corn. A candelebra of three red candles on the left, three green candles on the right, and a black candle in the center is placed in the middle of the table. ("Red, black, and green" are considered to be the colors of the African American flag.) One candle is lit each day of Kwanzaa, the black candle being lit last. This custom of lighting a candle for each day of the Kwanzaa is the same as the Hanukkah tradition, as Hannukah probably served as a model for that aspect of Kwanzaa.
Each day of Kwanzaa is named after one a guiding principle - the Seven Principles (in KiSwahili, Nguza Saba). Those seven principles are (with African American pronunciations of the KiSwahili words giveen in brackets).
Umoja (Unity) [oo-MOH-jah]
Kujichagulia (self-determination) [koo-gee-chah-goo-LEE-ah]
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) [oo-GEE-mah]
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) [oo-JAH-mah] or [oo-jah-MAH]
Nia (Purpose) [NEE-ah]
Kuumba (Creativity) - [koo-OOM-bah]
Imani (Faith) [e-MAH-nee]
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS OF KWANZAA
I was a member of the Black cultural nationalist organization, the Committee For Unified Newark, from 1967-1969. As a member of that organization which for much of that time was headed by Imamu Amiri Baraka (formerly Le Roi Jones), I was part of the organization which was the first to celebrate and promote Kwanzaa in the east coast of the USA. My recollection was that Kwanzaa was considered to be an alternative to Christmas, and was promoted as such by its founder Maulana Karenga and by Imamu Amiri Baraka.
Because gift giving is such an integral part of secular Christmas celebrations, exchanging gifts with one sighificant adult, and with children was also a part of that organization's Kwanzaa practices. In those early years, the idea was that throughout that seven day holiday, one gift per day was to be exchanged with your significant other, with your children, and/or with one other person who was special to you. These gifts were supposed to be handmade, and the best gift was supposed to be exchanged during the public gathering on the last day of Kwanzaa. However, even then the actual practice was that these gifts were store bought, and even then there was some pressure to give or receive the most expensive gift.
My recollection was that those early Kwanzaa gatherings focused on feasting, African dancing & drumming, socializing, and listening to a prepared speech about the Kwanzaa holiday in general or the specific day's principle, and the gift giving as is mentioned above. The only major change that I believe has been made in the Kwanzaa celebrations that I've sporadically attended in subsequent years is that gift giving isn't a part of those celebrations (thank goodness).
CONTEMPORARY KWANZAA GATHERINGS
It appears to me that Kwanzaa is only celebrated by a small population of African Americans. Most people who celebrate Kwanzaa probably consider themselves to be "afro-centric". By "afro-centric" I mean those who are interested in African cultures, particularly African performing arts and West African fashion. This definition doesn't necessarily mean that those persons are interested in or knowledgeable about African politics. This interest in African culture is often reflected in those persons wearing their hair in a natural hairstyle, wearing, at least some times, African influenced clothing, playing African drums, performing African dance, and/or performing spoken word compositions that are centered around "Black consciousness". According to this definition of "afro-centric", those Black people could be of any religion (including Christianity or Muslim) or they could have no stated religious preference. Also, in contrast to my experiences of the early years of Kwanzaa, many of those persons who celebrate or at least acknowledge Kwanzaa (by wishing someone a "Happy Kwanzaa") also celebrate Christmas.
I've attended both public and private gatherings of Kwanzaa in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970-2010. Like the gatherings in Newark, New Jersey in the late 1960s, those Pittsburgh Kwanzaa celebrations were relatively informal events in which people of all ages came together to socialize, and eat while listening to West African drums and watching West African dancing. Often a spoken word artist and/or an African storyteller performed, and a person or persons provided some words of wisdom about the particular day's Kwanzaa principle.
To my knowledge, there's no specified food for Kwanzaa, and there are no Kwanzaa candies like there are Christmas candy canes or Easter chocolate eggs or chocolate bunnies. That said, ideally fresh fruits are supposed to be a central part of the Kwanzaa meal as the KiSwahili phrase for "first fruits" is "matunda ya kwanza". Also, ham and other pork dishes and collard greens/kale with pork added are probably not included in the menu, since many afro-centric Black people don't eat pork for religious and/or cultural reasons. African and/or Afro-Caribbean dishes may also be included in the menu for Kwanzaa gatherings along with food & deserts that are typical for American special occasions such as Christmas & Thanksgiving. Non-alcoholic beverages are usually provided for public or private Kwanzaa gatherings. For the Kwanzaa gatherings that I've attended people are encouraged to bring prepared food, fruit, and beverages which are placed on tables and shared in a "pot luck" manner.
Because many people who attend Kwanzaa gatherings are afro-centric, particularly at private gatherings, the women in attendance wear traditional or pseudo- tradition (West) African clothing - long dresses, sometimes also with head wrap (geles). However, African clothing isn't a requirement and depending on the organization sponsoring a community Kwanzaa gathering, only a few women and even fewer men wear traditional or pseudo- traditional African attire.
I believe that like me, most of the people who acknowledge or actively celebrate Kwanzaa integrate that holiday into an overall celebration of the week of Christmas (December 25th to New Year's Day). For instance, Kwanzaa decorations are merged with secular Christmas decorations. This is quite easy to do since the Kwanzaa colors red, black, and green (the same colors as the African American flag) are almost the same as the Christmas colors of red & green.
Also, since the late 20th century African Americans have considered Akan & Ewe (West African) kente cloth as a generalized symbol of African culture. Another example of the practice of combining Christmas and Kwanzaa is the use of kente cloth designs in Christmas tree ornaments. In my opinion, kente cloth colors & designs combine quite well with Christmas red & green colors.
Click https://www.google.com/search?q=kente+cloth&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=fLXhUJSmKMjr0QHW04CAAw&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=853&bih=398 for photographs of kente cloth colors & designs.
The main point that I'm making is that for many African Americans who celebrate (or at least acknowledge Kwanzaa as a holiday that promotes African culture), there's no conflict over either celebrating Christmas or Kwanzaa. Usually, both holidays are acknowledged and/or celebrated.
RELATED LINKS
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa
Sweet Honey In The Honey - Seven Principles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2MkzucINLs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Maulana Ron Karenga for creating the Kwanzaa holiday. Thanks to the composer of this Kwanzaa song, and thanks to Teddy Pendergrass and group for recording it.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Visitor comments are welcome.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Solly Mahlangu - "Wa Hamba Nathi" ("Siyabonga Jesu")
Edited by Azizi Powell
Latest Update- July 9, 2022
This pancocojams post showcases two videos of South African Pastor Solly Mahlangu's award winning Gospel song "Wahamba Nathi" ("Siyabonga Jesu)".
Information about Pastor Solly Mahlangu, as well as the lyrics for this song, and comments about "Wahamba Nathi" ("Siyabonga Jesus") are also included in this post.
The content of this post is presented for religious and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
INFORMATION ABOUT SOLLY MAHLANGU
From http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/goodlife/2012/03/16/pastor-solly-puts-his-calling-first
"Born in Tembisa 40 years ago, Solly Mahlangu became a professional just four years ago. His introduction to the gospel genre has shaped, expanded and redefined the sound.
As much as he is a famous gospel singer, Mahlangu, a pastor by calling, has been able to balance his ministry and music. He is the founder of the Word Praise Christian Centre International, in Tembisa...
Last year he took the industry by surprise when he won three SABC Gospel Crown Awards. To prove that he is on a roll, he last week landed two nominations in the 18th MTN South African Music Awards.
Mahlangu received nominations in the Best Traditional Faith Music Album category and Best Live DVD, in which he competes with the likes of bass wizard Concord Nkabinde and Simphiwe Dana...
In his first year as professional singer Mahlangu collected the Best Album award at the 2009 SABC Gospel Crown Awards. His live album and DVD, Obrigado, sold about 15000 copies, while the CD has achieved gold status for selling more than 20000 units."
-snip-
From the video description of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIkloXU4_s posted by Marlon Masina, Published on May 21, 2012:
"Veteran gospel musician Solly Mahlangu dominated the 4th Crown Gospel Music Awards, winning three prizes; Best Male Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Artist and Best Gospel Song.
The track 'Wahamba Nathi (Siyabonga Jesus)' from his Album Obrigado is just one of my favorite tracks."
-snip-
In English Wa Hamba Nathi means "You walked wih us".
In English Siyabonga Jesus means "Thank you Jesus".
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Video #1: Solly Mahlangu Wa Hamba Nathi BY EYDELY WORSHIP CHANNEL720p H 264 AAC)
rui metralha, Published on Aug 10, 2013
[LYRICS]
Wahamba nathi, oh wahamba nathi (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wahamba nathi, siyabonga (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wahamba nathi, oh wahamba nathi (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wahamba nathi, siyabonga(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
(Repeat)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Wakhamba nathi, oh wakhamba nathi(You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wakhamba nathi, Siyathokoza (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wakhamba nathi, oh wakhamba nathi(You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wakhamba nathi, Siyathokoza (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza kakaramba (We thank you Jesus, we thank you mighty God)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza (We thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza kakaramba (We thank you Jesus, we thank you mighty God)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza (We thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Wa tsamaya le rona, oh wa tsamaya le rona (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wa tsamaya le rona, re a boka(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wa tsamaya le rona, oh wa tsamaya le rona (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wa tsamaya le rona, re a boka(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Leha nka tsamaya kgohlong ya moriti wa lefu(Even though I walk through the valley of death)
Jesu hobane o na le nna (Jesus you are always with me)
watsama yande runa, re a boka (You walked with us, we thank you)
Riya wakabatata wabafuma, Jehova hobane o na le nna (Through thick and thin, Jehova you are always with me)
oh watsama yande runa, re a boka (Oh You walked with us, we thank you)
Re a boka jesu, re a boka tlatlamathjolo, (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Re a boka jesu, re ya boka (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Re a boka jesu, re a boka tlatlamathjolo, (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Re a boka jesu, re ya boka (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
In SHONA (Zimbabwe) Rhyming With Music Rhythm :-
WoFamba Nesu, WoFamba Nesu (You walked with us, oh you walked with us) WoFamba Nesu, Tinotenda (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
WoFamba Nesu, WoFamba Nesu (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh WoFamba Nesu, Tinotenda (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
(Repeat)
Tinotenda Jesu, Tinotenda shumba yedenga (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven) (X3) REPEAT
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Video #2: Solly Mahlangu - Siyabonga Jesu
Spirittunez, Uploaded on Dec 3, 2010
Solly Mahlangu doing his thing at the 'Spirit Of Praise' Live DVD Recording. A truly inspirational event. Checkout www.spirittunez.com for more music from Solly!
-snip-
Click http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/category/south-africa/solly-mahlangu/ for slightly different lyrics with English translation than those posted above.
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TRANSLATIONS OF LYRICS FOR THIS SONG IN A FEW OTHER AFRICAN LANGUAGES
From http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt-yOpEfZIE
Geoffrey Ongadi, October, 2012
"In kiswahili version(Kenya) we sing Umetembee nasi,oh, Umetembea nasi twashukuru"
-snip-
From http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/siyabonga-jesu-lyrics-by-solly-mahlangu/#comments African Gospel Lyrics [in reference to the version of this song that is given above as video #2]
Siya, Feb 26, 2012
I stand to be corrected but according to my knowledge Solly is rendering the song in three different Languages WAHAMBA is a zulu word meaning(You walked) and WAKHAMBA is a ndebele word bearing the same meaning. SIYABONGA means (We thank you) and SIYATHOKOZA meaning(We are grateful/We are pleased)… Then an outstanding xhosa verse which goes:
Enkosi yesu (Thank you Jesus)
Enkosi Gweletshetshe (????
Enkosi Koga lezulu (????
Siyabulela (We thank you)
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cassian Christopher , Sep 03, 2012
hellow people in tanzania we singing (waambanati =means watembea nasi,and siyabonga jesu=means twashukulu Yesu.that song it is power full song.
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Rain,Sep 05, 2012
Twashukuru Yesu, twashukuru simba wa Yuda,
Twashukuru Yesu, twashukuru… You are right. It sounds good in Kiswahili.
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Delight, Sep 09, 2012
thank u Pstr SOLLY for a wondrfull show we had in Zimbabwe we sng it in shona- Wafamba nesu(u walked with) wafamba nesu ooh wafamba nesu, tinotenda(thank u) Tinotenda shumba yajudha (we think u the lion of judda)
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Akosua, Oct 19, 2012
Love this song…In Twi (Akan – Ghana), we’ll sing…
Wone yen Nantew, ooh wone yen Nantew, ooh wone yen Nantew, yeda w’ase...
-snip-
A few additional translations of "Wa Hamba Nathi" are given in the comment section of this pancocojams post.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Pastor Solly Mahlangu for composing and performing this song. Thanks also to the other vocalists & musicians featured in these videos, incuding the audience. And thanks to those whose comments & transcriptions are included in this post, and to the uploaders of these videos.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Latest Update- July 9, 2022
This pancocojams post showcases two videos of South African Pastor Solly Mahlangu's award winning Gospel song "Wahamba Nathi" ("Siyabonga Jesu)".
Information about Pastor Solly Mahlangu, as well as the lyrics for this song, and comments about "Wahamba Nathi" ("Siyabonga Jesus") are also included in this post.
The content of this post is presented for religious and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
INFORMATION ABOUT SOLLY MAHLANGU
From http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/goodlife/2012/03/16/pastor-solly-puts-his-calling-first
"Born in Tembisa 40 years ago, Solly Mahlangu became a professional just four years ago. His introduction to the gospel genre has shaped, expanded and redefined the sound.
As much as he is a famous gospel singer, Mahlangu, a pastor by calling, has been able to balance his ministry and music. He is the founder of the Word Praise Christian Centre International, in Tembisa...
Last year he took the industry by surprise when he won three SABC Gospel Crown Awards. To prove that he is on a roll, he last week landed two nominations in the 18th MTN South African Music Awards.
Mahlangu received nominations in the Best Traditional Faith Music Album category and Best Live DVD, in which he competes with the likes of bass wizard Concord Nkabinde and Simphiwe Dana...
In his first year as professional singer Mahlangu collected the Best Album award at the 2009 SABC Gospel Crown Awards. His live album and DVD, Obrigado, sold about 15000 copies, while the CD has achieved gold status for selling more than 20000 units."
-snip-
From the video description of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIkloXU4_s posted by Marlon Masina, Published on May 21, 2012:
"Veteran gospel musician Solly Mahlangu dominated the 4th Crown Gospel Music Awards, winning three prizes; Best Male Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Artist and Best Gospel Song.
The track 'Wahamba Nathi (Siyabonga Jesus)' from his Album Obrigado is just one of my favorite tracks."
-snip-
In English Wa Hamba Nathi means "You walked wih us".
In English Siyabonga Jesus means "Thank you Jesus".
FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Video #1: Solly Mahlangu Wa Hamba Nathi BY EYDELY WORSHIP CHANNEL720p H 264 AAC)
rui metralha, Published on Aug 10, 2013
[LYRICS]
Wahamba nathi, oh wahamba nathi (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wahamba nathi, siyabonga (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wahamba nathi, oh wahamba nathi (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wahamba nathi, siyabonga(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
(Repeat)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Wakhamba nathi, oh wakhamba nathi(You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wakhamba nathi, Siyathokoza (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wakhamba nathi, oh wakhamba nathi(You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wakhamba nathi, Siyathokoza (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza kakaramba (We thank you Jesus, we thank you mighty God)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza (We thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza kakaramba (We thank you Jesus, we thank you mighty God)
Siyathokoza Jesu, Siyathokoza (We thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Wa tsamaya le rona, oh wa tsamaya le rona (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wa tsamaya le rona, re a boka(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Wa tsamaya le rona, oh wa tsamaya le rona (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh wa tsamaya le rona, re a boka(Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
Leha nka tsamaya kgohlong ya moriti wa lefu(Even though I walk through the valley of death)
Jesu hobane o na le nna (Jesus you are always with me)
watsama yande runa, re a boka (You walked with us, we thank you)
Riya wakabatata wabafuma, Jehova hobane o na le nna (Through thick and thin, Jehova you are always with me)
oh watsama yande runa, re a boka (Oh You walked with us, we thank you)
Re a boka jesu, re a boka tlatlamathjolo, (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Re a boka jesu, re ya boka (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Re a boka jesu, re a boka tlatlamathjolo, (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Re a boka jesu, re ya boka (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga ngonyama yezulu (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven)
Siyabonga Jesu, Siyabonga (we thank you Jesus, we thank you)
In SHONA (Zimbabwe) Rhyming With Music Rhythm :-
WoFamba Nesu, WoFamba Nesu (You walked with us, oh you walked with us) WoFamba Nesu, Tinotenda (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
WoFamba Nesu, WoFamba Nesu (You walked with us, oh you walked with us)
Oh WoFamba Nesu, Tinotenda (Oh you walked with us, we thank you)
(Repeat)
Tinotenda Jesu, Tinotenda shumba yedenga (We thank you Jesus, we thank you Lion of heaven) (X3) REPEAT
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Video #2: Solly Mahlangu - Siyabonga Jesu
Spirittunez, Uploaded on Dec 3, 2010
Solly Mahlangu doing his thing at the 'Spirit Of Praise' Live DVD Recording. A truly inspirational event. Checkout www.spirittunez.com for more music from Solly!
-snip-
Click http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/category/south-africa/solly-mahlangu/ for slightly different lyrics with English translation than those posted above.
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TRANSLATIONS OF LYRICS FOR THIS SONG IN A FEW OTHER AFRICAN LANGUAGES
From http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt-yOpEfZIE
Geoffrey Ongadi, October, 2012
"In kiswahili version(Kenya) we sing Umetembee nasi,oh, Umetembea nasi twashukuru"
-snip-
From http://africangospellyrics.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/siyabonga-jesu-lyrics-by-solly-mahlangu/#comments African Gospel Lyrics [in reference to the version of this song that is given above as video #2]
Siya, Feb 26, 2012
I stand to be corrected but according to my knowledge Solly is rendering the song in three different Languages WAHAMBA is a zulu word meaning(You walked) and WAKHAMBA is a ndebele word bearing the same meaning. SIYABONGA means (We thank you) and SIYATHOKOZA meaning(We are grateful/We are pleased)… Then an outstanding xhosa verse which goes:
Enkosi yesu (Thank you Jesus)
Enkosi Gweletshetshe (????
Enkosi Koga lezulu (????
Siyabulela (We thank you)
****
cassian Christopher , Sep 03, 2012
hellow people in tanzania we singing (waambanati =means watembea nasi,and siyabonga jesu=means twashukulu Yesu.that song it is power full song.
****
Rain,Sep 05, 2012
Twashukuru Yesu, twashukuru simba wa Yuda,
Twashukuru Yesu, twashukuru… You are right. It sounds good in Kiswahili.
****
Delight, Sep 09, 2012
thank u Pstr SOLLY for a wondrfull show we had in Zimbabwe we sng it in shona- Wafamba nesu(u walked with) wafamba nesu ooh wafamba nesu, tinotenda(thank u) Tinotenda shumba yajudha (we think u the lion of judda)
****
Akosua, Oct 19, 2012
Love this song…In Twi (Akan – Ghana), we’ll sing…
Wone yen Nantew, ooh wone yen Nantew, ooh wone yen Nantew, yeda w’ase...
-snip-
A few additional translations of "Wa Hamba Nathi" are given in the comment section of this pancocojams post.
****
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Pastor Solly Mahlangu for composing and performing this song. Thanks also to the other vocalists & musicians featured in these videos, incuding the audience. And thanks to those whose comments & transcriptions are included in this post, and to the uploaders of these videos.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
African American Christmas Songs About Naming Jesus (videos & lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
Title revised on December 23, 2019 (Previous Title: "Black Christmas Songs About Naming Jesus (videos & lyrics)")
This pancocojams post presents examples of several African American Christmas songs and one Trinidadian Christmas song that contain lyrics about what name Mary should give to her newborn son.
The content of this post is presented for folkloric, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED EXAMPLES
(Unless otherwise cited, the partial transcriptions of these songs were made by me from the videos.)
Example #1: Barbara Hendricks - Mary Had a Baby
arteverum, Uploaded on Nov 25, 2010
Barbara Hendricks
- from the New Christmas album: Shout for Joy -- Spiritual Christmas... www.arteverum.com
Partial Lyrics - MARY HAD A BABY
(traditional African American Spiritual)
Mary had a baby
(My Lord) *
Mary had a baby
(My Lord)
Mary had a baby
Mary had a baby
Mary had a baby
(Oh Lord)
She laid Him in a manger etc.
What did she name Him etc.
She named Him King Jesus etc.
Mary had a baby etc.
[The refrain given in parenthesis is either "My Lord", "Oh Lord", or humming].
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsGvuRIxR4E for a video of "Mary Had A Baby" with the ending "people keep-a coming but the train done gone." However, that medley arrangement of that song (with the song "Amen") doesn't include the "what do you call Him" verses.
Also, click http://www.negrospirituals.com/news-song/mary_had_a_baby.htm for lyrics to "Mary Had A Baby" with the "people keep a comin, but the train done gone" line.
Here's information regarding the "People keep-a comin but the train done gone" version of "Mary Had A Baby":
From http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=28441 ,posted by Guest Becky, Dec. 7, 2000:
"That song appears in Ruth Crawford Seeger's "American Folk Songs for Children" (Doubleday 1948) and she cites as her source "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by N.G.J. Ballanta (Schirmer 1925) and the Penn Normal Industrial and Agricultural School of St. Helena Island, South Carolina".*
*[The state was given as "North Carolina", and was corrected later in that discussion thread. I gave the name of the correct state in this quote.]
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Example #2: The Nathaniel Dett Chorale - Mary Had A Baby
Liam Romalis, Uploaded on Jan 21, 2008
From An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale,
produced by Riddle Films.
Partial lyrics: "MARY HAD A BABY" (arranger: Roland Carter)
Choir- What did they call Him
Soloist- Some call Him one thing
Oh, but I’ll call Him another
Choir - What did call Him
Soloist- Some call Him Emmanuel
But I’ll Him Sweet Little Jesus Boy
I’ll call Him Jesus
Choir & Soloist-He is called
King Jesus
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Soloist- He’s the Prince Of Peace
Choir- Mary had a baby
Soloist-Oh, yes
Choir- Mary had a baby
Soloist & Choir- Oh my Lord...
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Example #3: Spelman's Women's Choir - What You Going To Call Your Pretty Little Baby
mikep793, Uploaded on Dec 13, 2010
Christmas Concert [A commenter indicated that this performance date was likely to be December 1996.]
Partial Lyrics - WHAT YOU GONNA CALL YOUR PRETTY LITTLE BABY
From http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/what_you_gonna_call_your_pretty.htm
"Elizabeth Poston, in The Second Penguin Book of Christmas Carols, gives this version (with music).
1. What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby,
What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby,
What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby?
Born, born in Bethlehem.
Some say one thing, I'll say Immanuel,
Born, born in Bethlehem...
She noted: "Traditional Negro Christmas spiritual (general), of characteristic simplicity in question-and-answer form and strong rhythm. An earlier version is 'Mary, what yer gwin er name dat Purty Leetle Baby' in Southern Thoughts for Northern Thinkers by Jeannette Robinson Murphy (Bandanna Publishing Co., New York, 1904)."
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Example #4: Joan Baez - Virgin Mary (Had One Son)
Uploaded on Dec 25, 2007
Joan Baez singing Virgin Mary (traditional)*
Partial lyrics - VIRGIN MARY HAD ONE SON
Virgin Mary had a one son,
Oh, glory halleluja,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Glory be to the new born King.
"Well, Mary how you call that pretty little baby,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Glory be to the new born King".
"Well, some call Him Jesus, think I'll call Him Savior
Oh, I think I'll call Him Savior
Oh, I think I'll call Him Savior,
Glory be to the new born King"...
*"Traditional" means "traditional African American Spiritual" if this song is a version of "Mary Had A Baby". However, "traditional" may mean "traditional Trinidad Spiritual" if this song is a version of "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy". Of course, this song might be a blend of both those songs.
These lyrics are found in the video uploader's summary statement at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOAAHlYMKYc
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Example #5: Timothy Wright-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNMan,Uploaded on Oct 18, 2010
Great classic throwdown by The Late Reverend Timothy Wright
-snip-
Recording date - 1993
Lyrics: OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY
(as arranged by Timothy Wright, composer Rev. James Cleveland [?])
Verse 1
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Verse 2
Come let, come let us adore Him,
come let us adore Him, born the King of angels,
come let, come let us adore Him,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
http://www.lyrics007.com/Timothy%20Wright%20Lyrics/Oh%20What%20A%20Pretty%20Little%20Baby%20Lyrics.html
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/examples-of-oh-what-pretty-little-baby.html for videos of other versions of "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby".
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Example #6: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy [Live]
Music video by Bill & Gloria Gaither performing The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (feat. Babbie Mason and Jessy Dixon) [Live].
GaitherVEVO, Published on Nov 15, 2012
Partial Lyrics: THE VIRGIN MARY HAD A BABY BOY
(Traditional Trinidad, West Indies Spiritual)
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
And they say that His name is Jesus.
Chorus:
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer!
Oh yes, believer!
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom...
From http://www.christmas-songs.org/songs/the_virgin_mary_had_a_baby_boy.html
-snip-
Here's some information about this song from http://compvid101.blogspot.com/2011/01/edric-connor-and-virgin-mary-had-baby.html
Comparative Video 101 Selected Videos Of And Commentary About Some Classic Folk, Roots, And Americana Songs
"Virgin Mary" ... is equally unique as what its collector Edric Connor termed "the only West Indian negro carol I found" in his 1945 collection The Edric Connor Collection of West Indian Folk Songs and Tunes.
-snip-
Trinidad-born Edric Connor (1913-1968) was a collector & performer.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers, arrangers, and performers of this song. Also, thanks to those who transcribed these songs, provided information these songs, and/or uploaded videos that are featured in this post.
Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Title revised on December 23, 2019 (Previous Title: "Black Christmas Songs About Naming Jesus (videos & lyrics)")
This pancocojams post presents examples of several African American Christmas songs and one Trinidadian Christmas song that contain lyrics about what name Mary should give to her newborn son.
The content of this post is presented for folkloric, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
FEATURED EXAMPLES
(Unless otherwise cited, the partial transcriptions of these songs were made by me from the videos.)
Example #1: Barbara Hendricks - Mary Had a Baby
arteverum, Uploaded on Nov 25, 2010
Barbara Hendricks
- from the New Christmas album: Shout for Joy -- Spiritual Christmas... www.arteverum.com
Partial Lyrics - MARY HAD A BABY
(traditional African American Spiritual)
Mary had a baby
(My Lord) *
Mary had a baby
(My Lord)
Mary had a baby
Mary had a baby
Mary had a baby
(Oh Lord)
She laid Him in a manger etc.
What did she name Him etc.
She named Him King Jesus etc.
Mary had a baby etc.
[The refrain given in parenthesis is either "My Lord", "Oh Lord", or humming].
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsGvuRIxR4E for a video of "Mary Had A Baby" with the ending "people keep-a coming but the train done gone." However, that medley arrangement of that song (with the song "Amen") doesn't include the "what do you call Him" verses.
Also, click http://www.negrospirituals.com/news-song/mary_had_a_baby.htm for lyrics to "Mary Had A Baby" with the "people keep a comin, but the train done gone" line.
Here's information regarding the "People keep-a comin but the train done gone" version of "Mary Had A Baby":
From http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=28441 ,posted by Guest Becky, Dec. 7, 2000:
"That song appears in Ruth Crawford Seeger's "American Folk Songs for Children" (Doubleday 1948) and she cites as her source "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by N.G.J. Ballanta (Schirmer 1925) and the Penn Normal Industrial and Agricultural School of St. Helena Island, South Carolina".*
*[The state was given as "North Carolina", and was corrected later in that discussion thread. I gave the name of the correct state in this quote.]
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Example #2: The Nathaniel Dett Chorale - Mary Had A Baby
Liam Romalis, Uploaded on Jan 21, 2008
From An Indigo Christmas with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale,
produced by Riddle Films.
Partial lyrics: "MARY HAD A BABY" (arranger: Roland Carter)
Choir- What did they call Him
Soloist- Some call Him one thing
Oh, but I’ll call Him another
Choir - What did call Him
Soloist- Some call Him Emmanuel
But I’ll Him Sweet Little Jesus Boy
I’ll call Him Jesus
Choir & Soloist-He is called
King Jesus
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Soloist- He’s the Prince Of Peace
Choir- Mary had a baby
Soloist-Oh, yes
Choir- Mary had a baby
Soloist & Choir- Oh my Lord...
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Example #3: Spelman's Women's Choir - What You Going To Call Your Pretty Little Baby
mikep793, Uploaded on Dec 13, 2010
Christmas Concert [A commenter indicated that this performance date was likely to be December 1996.]
Partial Lyrics - WHAT YOU GONNA CALL YOUR PRETTY LITTLE BABY
From http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/what_you_gonna_call_your_pretty.htm
"Elizabeth Poston, in The Second Penguin Book of Christmas Carols, gives this version (with music).
1. What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby,
What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby,
What you gonna call yo' pretty little baby?
Born, born in Bethlehem.
Some say one thing, I'll say Immanuel,
Born, born in Bethlehem...
She noted: "Traditional Negro Christmas spiritual (general), of characteristic simplicity in question-and-answer form and strong rhythm. An earlier version is 'Mary, what yer gwin er name dat Purty Leetle Baby' in Southern Thoughts for Northern Thinkers by Jeannette Robinson Murphy (Bandanna Publishing Co., New York, 1904)."
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Example #4: Joan Baez - Virgin Mary (Had One Son)
Uploaded on Dec 25, 2007
Joan Baez singing Virgin Mary (traditional)*
Partial lyrics - VIRGIN MARY HAD ONE SON
Virgin Mary had a one son,
Oh, glory halleluja,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Glory be to the new born King.
"Well, Mary how you call that pretty little baby,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Oh, pretty little baby,
Glory be to the new born King".
"Well, some call Him Jesus, think I'll call Him Savior
Oh, I think I'll call Him Savior
Oh, I think I'll call Him Savior,
Glory be to the new born King"...
*"Traditional" means "traditional African American Spiritual" if this song is a version of "Mary Had A Baby". However, "traditional" may mean "traditional Trinidad Spiritual" if this song is a version of "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy". Of course, this song might be a blend of both those songs.
These lyrics are found in the video uploader's summary statement at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOAAHlYMKYc
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Example #5: Timothy Wright-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNMan,Uploaded on Oct 18, 2010
Great classic throwdown by The Late Reverend Timothy Wright
-snip-
Recording date - 1993
Lyrics: OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY
(as arranged by Timothy Wright, composer Rev. James Cleveland [?])
Verse 1
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Verse 2
Come let, come let us adore Him,
come let us adore Him, born the King of angels,
come let, come let us adore Him,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
http://www.lyrics007.com/Timothy%20Wright%20Lyrics/Oh%20What%20A%20Pretty%20Little%20Baby%20Lyrics.html
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/examples-of-oh-what-pretty-little-baby.html for videos of other versions of "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby".
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Example #6: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy [Live]
Music video by Bill & Gloria Gaither performing The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (feat. Babbie Mason and Jessy Dixon) [Live].
GaitherVEVO, Published on Nov 15, 2012
Partial Lyrics: THE VIRGIN MARY HAD A BABY BOY
(Traditional Trinidad, West Indies Spiritual)
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
And they say that His name is Jesus.
Chorus:
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer!
Oh yes, believer!
He came from the glory
He came from the glorious kingdom...
From http://www.christmas-songs.org/songs/the_virgin_mary_had_a_baby_boy.html
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Here's some information about this song from http://compvid101.blogspot.com/2011/01/edric-connor-and-virgin-mary-had-baby.html
Comparative Video 101 Selected Videos Of And Commentary About Some Classic Folk, Roots, And Americana Songs
"Virgin Mary" ... is equally unique as what its collector Edric Connor termed "the only West Indian negro carol I found" in his 1945 collection The Edric Connor Collection of West Indian Folk Songs and Tunes.
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Trinidad-born Edric Connor (1913-1968) was a collector & performer.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers, arrangers, and performers of this song. Also, thanks to those who transcribed these songs, provided information these songs, and/or uploaded videos that are featured in this post.
Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ugandan Song "Wipolo Bot Lubanga" (Did You Find Them Dancing In The House Of The Lord)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases two videos of and lyrics for "Wipolo Bot Lubanga"("Wii Polo"), a Christian song from Uganda, East Africa.*
The English words for one repeated line of that song "Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord" is given as that may be how some English speakers recognize this song.
The content of this post is presented for religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
-snip-
*Thanks to Joshua Kembero for his comment on August 18, 2018 which corrected my statement that the language for this song was KiSwahili. Instead, Joshua Kembero wrote that the language may be Acoli.
Here's information about Acoli [language] from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoli_dialect:
"Acoli ... is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acoli people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader (a region known as Acoliland) in northern Uganda. It is also spoken in southern Sudan in Magwi County Eastern Equatoria states."...
-snip-
Thanks for your correction, Joshua!
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Wipolo
Lomonye, Uploaded on Mar 10, 2007
Pastor George Okudi..great vid
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Here's my transcription of the English language words that are sung from 4:23-6:02 of this video:
WIPOLO (Partial transcription)
Soloist- Oh Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them praising in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Oh, Did you found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist - Now did you find them jumping in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them jumping in the house of the Lord.
Soloist - Did you find some power in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some power in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- Did you find some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- There is anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist– (Come on), there is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are shouting
Group- shouting
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are praising
Group- praising
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- And, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
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This song has a call & response (soloist/group) pattern with "zipper" words (dancing, jumping, praising, power, annoiting etc) that can be substituted for other words. Also, when this song is performed, the order of those "zipper" words are probably not fixed, and the song probably has no fixed length.
I don't know if Pastor George Okudi composed this song and its tune or not.
Also, "Wipolo" is a location in Northern Uganda. I don't know if this song has anything to do with that location.
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Watoto Children's Choir | Wii Polo
WatotoUS, Uploaded on Jan 4, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Wii Polo" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
-snip-
The Watoto Children's Choir is an African Children's Choir that is based in Kampala, Uganda. "Watoto" is KiSwahili for "children".
Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watoto_Children's_Choir for information about this choir.
One website about this choir indicated that the group sang a rendition of Pastor George Okudi's song "Wipolo" so this group got the song from Pastor Okudi.
-snip-
Lyrics: Wii Polo - Watoto Children's Choir
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Say did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Watoto is dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them singing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them singing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now we're singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
"Come on ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for Watoto."
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
Yes In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the great King)
Eh Ruka! Eh, eh Ruka!
Well Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Ya!
(Jouda! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Ehhhhhhhh!)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them praising in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Oh we are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now, we're praising (praising)
In the house (of the Lord)
Last time, we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
From http://www.wowlyrics.com/w/watoto-children-s-choir_songs/29610_lyrics_1800998.php
[Thanks to Aimee]
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE WIPOLO LYRICS
From http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_show_lyrics/8999407
WIPOLO MEDLEY by Imani Milele Children's Choir/ Sam Straxy.
Wipolo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
We are dancing, dancing in the house of the Lord
We are boogying, boogying as a family
We are shouting, shouting yea yea oh weh woh
We are boogying boogying as a family
Tompitangako Mulokozi
Nga okyalira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
Yesu Yesu
Nga nkukabira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
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Editor's note:
"Boogying" is probably based on the African American English word for "boogie" for dancing (as in "Come on, let's boogie").* But "boogying" as a form of the word "boogie" was rarely if ever used. Also, the word "boogie" is no longer used by African Americans and I don't know of any contemporary general term in African American English for "dancing". Read my comment below about Americans attitudes about dancing in the church.
*Another informal meaning for "boogie" is "to leave hurriedly", as in "I've got to boogie". But that use is also rare.
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Additional Editorial comment:
"Wipolo Bot Lubanga" and the featured videos, but particularly Pastor George Okudi's video of this song, demonstrate some cultural differences between the way that Africans and African Americans (and other Americans) worship in church.
As an African American, Wipolo's uptempo tune doesn't conform to my experiences of what religous songs are supposed to sound like. Also, I've noticed that Africans across the continent perform dance movements to religious songs that Americans only do for non-religious music. Americans who danced like this to Christian music inside or outside the church would be viewed very negatively.
These cultural differences take a while for me to get used to, but this is not to say that the way Africans or Americans worship is right or wrong. I'm just commenting on the cultural differences.
RELATED LINK
Christ the King Choir, Kampala, Uganda; Wipolo bot Lubanga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg1xwID_KAk&playnext=1&list=PL11ED96527F57142F&feature=results_video
[embedding disabled]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this song. Thanks also to the performers, transcribers of the song's lyrics, and uploaders of these featured videos.
Also, thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcases two videos of and lyrics for "Wipolo Bot Lubanga"("Wii Polo"), a Christian song from Uganda, East Africa.*
The English words for one repeated line of that song "Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord" is given as that may be how some English speakers recognize this song.
The content of this post is presented for religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
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*Thanks to Joshua Kembero for his comment on August 18, 2018 which corrected my statement that the language for this song was KiSwahili. Instead, Joshua Kembero wrote that the language may be Acoli.
Here's information about Acoli [language] from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoli_dialect:
"Acoli ... is a Southern Luo dialect spoken by the Acoli people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader (a region known as Acoliland) in northern Uganda. It is also spoken in southern Sudan in Magwi County Eastern Equatoria states."...
-snip-
Thanks for your correction, Joshua!
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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: Wipolo
Lomonye, Uploaded on Mar 10, 2007
Pastor George Okudi..great vid
-snip-
Here's my transcription of the English language words that are sung from 4:23-6:02 of this video:
WIPOLO (Partial transcription)
Soloist- Oh Did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them praising in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Did you found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Group- Yes I found them shouting in the house of the Lord
Soloist- Oh, Did you found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord
Soloist - Now did you find them jumping in the house of the Lord
Group - Yes I found them jumping in the house of the Lord.
Soloist - Did you find some power in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some power in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- Did you find some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Group- Yes I found some anointing in the house of the Lord.
Soloist- There is anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- There is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist– (Come on), there is dancing
Group- dancing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are jumping
Group- jumping
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, we are shouting
Group- shouting
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king.
Soloist- Oh, we are praising
Group- praising
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there is power
Group- power
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- Oh, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
Soloist- And, there’s anointing
Group- anointing
Soloist– in the house
Group- of the great king
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This song has a call & response (soloist/group) pattern with "zipper" words (dancing, jumping, praising, power, annoiting etc) that can be substituted for other words. Also, when this song is performed, the order of those "zipper" words are probably not fixed, and the song probably has no fixed length.
I don't know if Pastor George Okudi composed this song and its tune or not.
Also, "Wipolo" is a location in Northern Uganda. I don't know if this song has anything to do with that location.
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Watoto Children's Choir | Wii Polo
WatotoUS, Uploaded on Jan 4, 2010
Watoto Children's Choir gives an energetic performance of "Wii Polo" -- Recorded Live at Springs Church in Canada
-snip-
The Watoto Children's Choir is an African Children's Choir that is based in Kampala, Uganda. "Watoto" is KiSwahili for "children".
Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watoto_Children's_Choir for information about this choir.
One website about this choir indicated that the group sang a rendition of Pastor George Okudi's song "Wipolo" so this group got the song from Pastor Okudi.
-snip-
Lyrics: Wii Polo - Watoto Children's Choir
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Say did you find them dancing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them dancing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Watoto is dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them singing in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them singing in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh We are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now we're singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
"Come on ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for Watoto."
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
Yes In the house (of the Lord)
Sing Hallelujah (Amen)
In the house (of the great King)
Eh Ruka! Eh, eh Ruka!
Well Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Simba! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Ya!
(Jouda! Ruka!)
Simba, Simba, Simba!
(Ehhhhhhhh!)
Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
(Wii polo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye)
So did you find them praising in the house of the Lord?
(Yes I found them praising in the house of the Lord.)
Tye iye Lega (Lega)
Eh Wii polo (bot lubanga)
Tye iye Mara (mara)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Tye iye pako Rwot (pako rwot)
Oh mulokole (bot lubanga)
Tye iye yom cwiny (yom cwiny)
Juo mu iye (bed iye)
Oh we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Oh we are singing (singing)
In the house (of the Lord)
Come on now, we're praising (praising)
In the house (of the Lord)
Last time, we are dancing (dancing)
In the house (of the Lord)
From http://www.wowlyrics.com/w/watoto-children-s-choir_songs/29610_lyrics_1800998.php
[Thanks to Aimee]
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE WIPOLO LYRICS
From http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_show_lyrics/8999407
WIPOLO MEDLEY by Imani Milele Children's Choir/ Sam Straxy.
Wipolo bot lubanga mulokole bed iye
We are dancing, dancing in the house of the Lord
We are boogying, boogying as a family
We are shouting, shouting yea yea oh weh woh
We are boogying boogying as a family
Tompitangako Mulokozi
Nga okyalira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
Yesu Yesu
Nga nkukabira
Nga bwo kyalira balara
Nange onkyalire
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Editor's note:
"Boogying" is probably based on the African American English word for "boogie" for dancing (as in "Come on, let's boogie").* But "boogying" as a form of the word "boogie" was rarely if ever used. Also, the word "boogie" is no longer used by African Americans and I don't know of any contemporary general term in African American English for "dancing". Read my comment below about Americans attitudes about dancing in the church.
*Another informal meaning for "boogie" is "to leave hurriedly", as in "I've got to boogie". But that use is also rare.
-snip-
Additional Editorial comment:
"Wipolo Bot Lubanga" and the featured videos, but particularly Pastor George Okudi's video of this song, demonstrate some cultural differences between the way that Africans and African Americans (and other Americans) worship in church.
As an African American, Wipolo's uptempo tune doesn't conform to my experiences of what religous songs are supposed to sound like. Also, I've noticed that Africans across the continent perform dance movements to religious songs that Americans only do for non-religious music. Americans who danced like this to Christian music inside or outside the church would be viewed very negatively.
These cultural differences take a while for me to get used to, but this is not to say that the way Africans or Americans worship is right or wrong. I'm just commenting on the cultural differences.
RELATED LINK
Christ the King Choir, Kampala, Uganda; Wipolo bot Lubanga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg1xwID_KAk&playnext=1&list=PL11ED96527F57142F&feature=results_video
[embedding disabled]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this song. Thanks also to the performers, transcribers of the song's lyrics, and uploaders of these featured videos.
Also, thanks for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Examples of "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby" (with lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post showcases various arrangements & lyrics for the African American Christmas Gospel song "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
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WHO WAS THE ORIGINAL COMPOSER OF "OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY"?
The earliest recording date & the first recording artist that I've found for "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby" is "Rev. James Cleveland & Choir (1968). Maybe Rev. Cleveland is the original composer of that song. Or perhaps Rev. Cleveland, Rev. Timothy Wright, and other lyricists & arrangers "gospelized" a Spiritual that was composed by someone who will forever be unknown. If so, "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby" is a "gospelized Spiritual". By "gospelized", I mean a song whose tempo, arrangement, and possibly also the words are modified to conform with an African American Gospel music style.
If any readers have information about the origins of "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby", please share them with me and visitors of this blog by writing a comment or contacting me at cocojams17@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance!
SOUND FILE & LYRICS: OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY
Example #1: "Pretty Little Baby" (1968)- James Cleveland, Cleveland Singers, Angelic Choir
JayEm86, Uploaded on Nov 30, 2008
Rev. Cleveland with both the Cleveland Singers and the Angelic Choir.
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Lyrics: What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Rev. James Cleveland & Choir)
What a pretty little baby
Pretty little baby
Born in a manger
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
And the government shall be upon His shoulder
Be upon his shoulder
And his name shall be Wonderful
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
Oh, oh, oh, come let us adore Him
Come let us adore Him
Born the King of angels
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is his name
Jesus, (Hallelujah)Jesus, (Hallelujah) Jesus
Jesus, (Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah, Ha-lle-lu-jah)
Oh what a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
Name (Hallelujah), Name (Hallelujah) Hallelujah, Ha-lle-lu-jah)
Oh what a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/james-cleveland-lyrics/pretty-little-baby-lyrics.html ; these lyrics are submitted by kaan
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Example #2: Luther Barnes & RBGC-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNManm, Uploaded on Apr 5, 2010
Soloist Luther Barnes.
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Recording date 1989
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Luther Barnes & Red Budd Gospel Choir)*
Chorus
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus is, Jesus is His name).
[repeat]
Verse #1: Soloist
Jesus is the sweetest name I know
That's why I love Him so
And I'll praise Him for what He's done for me.
And I'm gonna take Him everywhere I go.
Chorus
Verse #2: Soloist
He's the one who came to set me free.
He's the one that I adore.
No greater love than the love He gives to me
And I'm gonna praise Him more and more.
Chorus
Vamp
Soloist: Listen! Tell me who was that little boy
who was born in Bethleham -
What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: A Savior that was born to help the humble man [?]
What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Here's what He did. Well He healed the sick and He raised the dead.
All of the souls He fed
Who did it, y'all?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Then He did on the cross so that
sin could rein no more. [?]
What was His name, y'all?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Gimme a J!
Choir: J!
Soloist: Gimme a E!
Choir: E!
Soloist: Gimme a S!
Choir: S!
Soloist: Gimme a U!
Choir: U!
Soloist: Gimme another S!
Choir: S!
Soloist: What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: [?]
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Who can set me free?
Choir: Jesus!
[ends with additional call & response in the same pattern]
-snip-
*These lyrics are transcribed by Azizi Powell from the sound file with just the basic words and not the soloist's/choir's call & response. The question mark in brackets indicates that I'm not sure about the accuracy of that transcription. Additions and corrections are welcome.
***
Example #3 - Timothy Wright-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNMan,Uploaded on Oct 18, 2010
Great classic throwdown by The Late Reverend Timothy Wright
-snip-
Recording date - 1993
**
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as arranged by Timothy Wright)
Verse 1
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Verse 2
Come let, come let us adore Him,
come let us adore Him, born the King of angels,
come let, come let us adore Him,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
http://www.lyrics007.com/Timothy%20Wright%20Lyrics/Oh%20What%20A%20Pretty%20Little%20Baby%20Lyrics.html
****
Example #4: Mississippi Mass Choir - Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
TjmMinistries,
-snip-
*The title of this video credits this rendition to the Geogia Mass Choir. However, two commenters indicated that the choir singing is actually the Mississippi Mass Choir.
The choir's rendition of this song is based on Rev. Timothy Wright's arrangement. I don't know the recording date for this performance.
****
Lorraine & Laurel-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
abolts2020, Uploaded on Dec 23, 2010
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Lorraine & Laurel and church choir)*
Verse #1
Soloist #1: Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
Choir - Jesus
Soloist: Talkin 'bout
Choir - Jesus
Soloists & Choir - Jesus is His name.
[repeat]
Verse #2
Soloist #2: Come let's, come let us adore Him.
Come let us adore Him.
Born in a manger.
Come let's, come let us adore Him.
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist #2: What's His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloists & Choir: Jesus is His name.
[repeat]
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
*The choir's rendition of this song is based on Rev. Timothy Wright's arrangement. These lyrics are transcribed by Azizi Powell from the sound file. The last names of the soloist, this church's name, and the date of this performance weren't given. If anyone has that information, please share it by posting a comment or emailing me at cocojams17@yahoo.com. Thanks!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer, arrangers, and performers of this song. Also, thanks to those who transcribed this song, and those who uploaded the sound files & videos that are featured in this post.
Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post showcases various arrangements & lyrics for the African American Christmas Gospel song "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
****
WHO WAS THE ORIGINAL COMPOSER OF "OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY"?
The earliest recording date & the first recording artist that I've found for "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby" is "Rev. James Cleveland & Choir (1968). Maybe Rev. Cleveland is the original composer of that song. Or perhaps Rev. Cleveland, Rev. Timothy Wright, and other lyricists & arrangers "gospelized" a Spiritual that was composed by someone who will forever be unknown. If so, "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby" is a "gospelized Spiritual". By "gospelized", I mean a song whose tempo, arrangement, and possibly also the words are modified to conform with an African American Gospel music style.
If any readers have information about the origins of "Oh What A Pretty Little Baby", please share them with me and visitors of this blog by writing a comment or contacting me at cocojams17@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance!
SOUND FILE & LYRICS: OH WHAT A PRETTY LITTLE BABY
Example #1: "Pretty Little Baby" (1968)- James Cleveland, Cleveland Singers, Angelic Choir
JayEm86, Uploaded on Nov 30, 2008
Rev. Cleveland with both the Cleveland Singers and the Angelic Choir.
**
Lyrics: What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Rev. James Cleveland & Choir)
What a pretty little baby
Pretty little baby
Born in a manger
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
And the government shall be upon His shoulder
Be upon his shoulder
And his name shall be Wonderful
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
Oh, oh, oh, come let us adore Him
Come let us adore Him
Born the King of angels
Oh what, a pretty little baby
Jesus is his name
Jesus, (Hallelujah)Jesus, (Hallelujah) Jesus
Jesus, (Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah, Ha-lle-lu-jah)
Oh what a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
Name (Hallelujah), Name (Hallelujah) Hallelujah, Ha-lle-lu-jah)
Oh what a pretty little baby
Jesus is His name
http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/james-cleveland-lyrics/pretty-little-baby-lyrics.html ; these lyrics are submitted by kaan
****
Example #2: Luther Barnes & RBGC-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNManm, Uploaded on Apr 5, 2010
Soloist Luther Barnes.
-snip-
Recording date 1989
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Luther Barnes & Red Budd Gospel Choir)*
Chorus
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus is, Jesus is His name).
[repeat]
Verse #1: Soloist
Jesus is the sweetest name I know
That's why I love Him so
And I'll praise Him for what He's done for me.
And I'm gonna take Him everywhere I go.
Chorus
Verse #2: Soloist
He's the one who came to set me free.
He's the one that I adore.
No greater love than the love He gives to me
And I'm gonna praise Him more and more.
Chorus
Vamp
Soloist: Listen! Tell me who was that little boy
who was born in Bethleham -
What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: A Savior that was born to help the humble man [?]
What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Here's what He did. Well He healed the sick and He raised the dead.
All of the souls He fed
Who did it, y'all?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Then He did on the cross so that
sin could rein no more. [?]
What was His name, y'all?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Gimme a J!
Choir: J!
Soloist: Gimme a E!
Choir: E!
Soloist: Gimme a S!
Choir: S!
Soloist: Gimme a U!
Choir: U!
Soloist: Gimme another S!
Choir: S!
Soloist: What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: What was His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: [?]
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist: Who can set me free?
Choir: Jesus!
[ends with additional call & response in the same pattern]
-snip-
*These lyrics are transcribed by Azizi Powell from the sound file with just the basic words and not the soloist's/choir's call & response. The question mark in brackets indicates that I'm not sure about the accuracy of that transcription. Additions and corrections are welcome.
***
Example #3 - Timothy Wright-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
StyleNMan,Uploaded on Oct 18, 2010
Great classic throwdown by The Late Reverend Timothy Wright
-snip-
Recording date - 1993
**
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as arranged by Timothy Wright)
Verse 1
Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Verse 2
Come let, come let us adore Him,
come let us adore Him, born the King of angels,
come let, come let us adore Him,
(Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is His name).
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
http://www.lyrics007.com/Timothy%20Wright%20Lyrics/Oh%20What%20A%20Pretty%20Little%20Baby%20Lyrics.html
****
Example #4: Mississippi Mass Choir - Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
TjmMinistries,
-snip-
*The title of this video credits this rendition to the Geogia Mass Choir. However, two commenters indicated that the choir singing is actually the Mississippi Mass Choir.
The choir's rendition of this song is based on Rev. Timothy Wright's arrangement. I don't know the recording date for this performance.
****
Lorraine & Laurel-Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
abolts2020, Uploaded on Dec 23, 2010
Lyrics: Oh What A Pretty Little Baby
(as sung by Lorraine & Laurel and church choir)*
Verse #1
Soloist #1: Oh what a pretty little baby,
a pretty little baby born in a manger.
Oh what a pretty little baby,
Choir - Jesus
Soloist: Talkin 'bout
Choir - Jesus
Soloists & Choir - Jesus is His name.
[repeat]
Verse #2
Soloist #2: Come let's, come let us adore Him.
Come let us adore Him.
Born in a manger.
Come let's, come let us adore Him.
Choir: Jesus!
Soloist #2: What's His name?
Choir: Jesus!
Soloists & Choir: Jesus is His name.
[repeat]
Vamp
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
*The choir's rendition of this song is based on Rev. Timothy Wright's arrangement. These lyrics are transcribed by Azizi Powell from the sound file. The last names of the soloist, this church's name, and the date of this performance weren't given. If anyone has that information, please share it by posting a comment or emailing me at cocojams17@yahoo.com. Thanks!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer, arrangers, and performers of this song. Also, thanks to those who transcribed this song, and those who uploaded the sound files & videos that are featured in this post.
Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Ugandan Song "Sifuni Mungu" (Information, Videos, & Lyrics)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post presents information about, videos of, and lyrics for the Christian song "O Sifuni Mungu".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
OVERVIEW OF THE SONG "O SIFUNI MUNGU"
"O Sifuni Mungu" is a Christian song with KiSwahili & English lyrics and an uptempo African style tune. "O Sifuni Mungu's" lyrics & music were composed in the mid 1980s by Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, David Maddux, Marty McCall, and Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy, and the song was arranged by Roger Emerson.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is an adaptation of the hymn "All Creatures Of Our God And King" which was composed in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
One of the composers of "O Sifuni Mungu", Marty McCall is a member of the American Christian accapella trio "First Call" and in the mid 1980s* that White American group was the first to record "O Sifuni Mungu."
The Uganda, East Africa group "African Children's Choir" recorded "O Sifuni Mungu" in the 1980s* and in so doing, greatly popularized that song.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is widely performed by school choral groups and other choral groups in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
The song "O Sifuni Mungu" is often given the English title "All Creatures Of Our God And King". However, the English translation of the KiSwahili words "O Sifuni Mungu" is actually "Praise the Lord".
*I've not been able to identify the exact year that First Call recorded "O Sifuni Mungu". I also don't know the exact year that The African Children's Choir first recorded their very popular version of "O Sifuni Mungu". I'd appreciate any information that readers of this post might have about those dates.
VIDEOS OF O SIFUNI MUNGU
Example #1: Sifuni Mungu (video version) - First Call
interpreter2006,Uploaded on Mar 9, 2007
In 1992 First Call released a pair of videos on vocal styles. One of those videos contained this jazzed-up version of "O Sifuni Mungu." It's simply amazing!
-snip-
From http://kevin_haynes.tripod.com/first_call_page.html
"The group First Call was originally formed in the mid-1980's. It consisted then of Marty McCall, Bonnie Keen, and Melodie (or Mel) Tunney. The three members had done a lot of BGV (background vocals) for Contemporary Christian artists, most notably Sandi Patti. They decided to market themselves as a ready-made vocal group for projects."...
-snip-
Here are two comments from this video's viewer comment thread:
jchard6, 2010
"as a native swahili speaker i find most groups that sing this just slaughter the pronunciation, but these guys are great! awesome job!"
interpreter2006, 2010
"Thanks for commenting! The man you see in the video co-wrote this song with a friend of his who spoke Swahili. I imagine that friend coached these three so that they could pronounce it all correctly! :)"
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFgyF25iyF4 for a sound file with lyrics of First Call's original version of "O Sifuni Mungu".
****
Example #2: Teach me to Dance (O'sifuni mungu)
ColtonTheCat, Uploaded on Oct 11, 2009
Watch the Choir in action, singing O'sifuni mungu in front of 2200 people at the Orpheum in Vancouver BC, Canada...
-snip-
The "African Children's Choir" was formed by Ray Barnett in Uganda in 1984. "Teach Me To Dance" is the title of the African Children's Choir's latest Cd & DVD.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Children's_Choir
"The African Children's Choir is a large choir made up of children ages 7 to 12 from several African nations. Since its inception, the choir has included children from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. Many of the children have lost one or both parents to AIDS and other poverty-related diseases, and all of them are victims of extreme poverty."
-snip-
Click http://www.singers.com/group/African-Childrens-Choir/ for more information about the African Children's Choir and for a Cd list of that group's recordings.
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpsijxAjQRE for a sound file of the African Children's Choir's first recording of "O Sifuni Mungu".
****
LYRICS: O SIFUNI MUNGU
(words and music: Marty McCall, David Maddux, Mmunga Mwenebulongo, and Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, an adaptation of "All Creatures Of Our God And King" by St. Francis Assisi)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
All creatures of our God and King (O sifuni mungu)
Lift up your voice and with us sing (O sifuni mungu)
Thou burning sun with golden beam (imbeni, imbeni)
Thou silver moon with softer gleam (pazeni, sauti, imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
Thou rushing wind that art so strong (O sifuni mungu)
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along (O sifuni mungu)
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice (imbeni, imbeni)
Ye lights of evening find a voice (Pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
Thou flowing water pure and clear (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Make music for thy Lord to hear! (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Thou fire, so masterful and bright (imbeni!)
That givest man both warmth and light (imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Pazeni sauti
Pazeni sauti
Tusifu mungu
Let all things their Creator bless (O sifuni mungu)
And worship Him in humbleness (O sifuni mungu)
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son (imbeni, imbeni)
And praise the Spirit, three in one (pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Pazeni sauti na wote imbeni
O sifuni mungu!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/forum/o-sifuni-mungu posted by Guest, 02/06/2009
RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/c/acoogak.htm for information about and lyrics of the song ""All Creatures Of Our God And King".
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc6QkhChlEg for a sound file of the song "All Creatures Of Our God And King."
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers & performers of both of these religious songs. Thanks also to all those who I quoted in this post.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
Viewer comments are welcome.
This post presents information about, videos of, and lyrics for the Christian song "O Sifuni Mungu".
The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
OVERVIEW OF THE SONG "O SIFUNI MUNGU"
"O Sifuni Mungu" is a Christian song with KiSwahili & English lyrics and an uptempo African style tune. "O Sifuni Mungu's" lyrics & music were composed in the mid 1980s by Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, David Maddux, Marty McCall, and Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy, and the song was arranged by Roger Emerson.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is an adaptation of the hymn "All Creatures Of Our God And King" which was composed in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
One of the composers of "O Sifuni Mungu", Marty McCall is a member of the American Christian accapella trio "First Call" and in the mid 1980s* that White American group was the first to record "O Sifuni Mungu."
The Uganda, East Africa group "African Children's Choir" recorded "O Sifuni Mungu" in the 1980s* and in so doing, greatly popularized that song.
"O Sifuni Mungu" is widely performed by school choral groups and other choral groups in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
The song "O Sifuni Mungu" is often given the English title "All Creatures Of Our God And King". However, the English translation of the KiSwahili words "O Sifuni Mungu" is actually "Praise the Lord".
*I've not been able to identify the exact year that First Call recorded "O Sifuni Mungu". I also don't know the exact year that The African Children's Choir first recorded their very popular version of "O Sifuni Mungu". I'd appreciate any information that readers of this post might have about those dates.
VIDEOS OF O SIFUNI MUNGU
Example #1: Sifuni Mungu (video version) - First Call
interpreter2006,Uploaded on Mar 9, 2007
In 1992 First Call released a pair of videos on vocal styles. One of those videos contained this jazzed-up version of "O Sifuni Mungu." It's simply amazing!
-snip-
From http://kevin_haynes.tripod.com/first_call_page.html
"The group First Call was originally formed in the mid-1980's. It consisted then of Marty McCall, Bonnie Keen, and Melodie (or Mel) Tunney. The three members had done a lot of BGV (background vocals) for Contemporary Christian artists, most notably Sandi Patti. They decided to market themselves as a ready-made vocal group for projects."...
-snip-
Here are two comments from this video's viewer comment thread:
jchard6, 2010
"as a native swahili speaker i find most groups that sing this just slaughter the pronunciation, but these guys are great! awesome job!"
interpreter2006, 2010
"Thanks for commenting! The man you see in the video co-wrote this song with a friend of his who spoke Swahili. I imagine that friend coached these three so that they could pronounce it all correctly! :)"
-snip-
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFgyF25iyF4 for a sound file with lyrics of First Call's original version of "O Sifuni Mungu".
****
Example #2: Teach me to Dance (O'sifuni mungu)
ColtonTheCat, Uploaded on Oct 11, 2009
Watch the Choir in action, singing O'sifuni mungu in front of 2200 people at the Orpheum in Vancouver BC, Canada...
-snip-
The "African Children's Choir" was formed by Ray Barnett in Uganda in 1984. "Teach Me To Dance" is the title of the African Children's Choir's latest Cd & DVD.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Children's_Choir
"The African Children's Choir is a large choir made up of children ages 7 to 12 from several African nations. Since its inception, the choir has included children from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. Many of the children have lost one or both parents to AIDS and other poverty-related diseases, and all of them are victims of extreme poverty."
-snip-
Click http://www.singers.com/group/African-Childrens-Choir/ for more information about the African Children's Choir and for a Cd list of that group's recordings.
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpsijxAjQRE for a sound file of the African Children's Choir's first recording of "O Sifuni Mungu".
****
LYRICS: O SIFUNI MUNGU
(words and music: Marty McCall, David Maddux, Mmunga Mwenebulongo, and Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, an adaptation of "All Creatures Of Our God And King" by St. Francis Assisi)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
All creatures of our God and King (O sifuni mungu)
Lift up your voice and with us sing (O sifuni mungu)
Thou burning sun with golden beam (imbeni, imbeni)
Thou silver moon with softer gleam (pazeni, sauti, imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
All men (Watu wote)
All creatures (Viumbe vyote)
Everybody (Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (Sifu mungu)
Thou rushing wind that art so strong (O sifuni mungu)
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along (O sifuni mungu)
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice (imbeni, imbeni)
Ye lights of evening find a voice (Pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
Thou flowing water pure and clear (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Make music for thy Lord to hear! (hm,hm,hm,hm)
Thou fire, so masterful and bright (imbeni!)
That givest man both warmth and light (imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Pazeni sauti
Pazeni sauti
Tusifu mungu
Let all things their Creator bless (O sifuni mungu)
And worship Him in humbleness (O sifuni mungu)
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son (imbeni, imbeni)
And praise the Spirit, three in one (pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
All men (watu wote)
All creatures (viumbe vyote)
Everybody (awaye yote)
Praise the Lord (sifu mungu)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
O sifuni mungu (imbeni)
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Tusifu mungu,
Pazeni sauti na wote imbeni
O sifuni mungu!
From http://lyricstranslate.com/en/forum/o-sifuni-mungu posted by Guest, 02/06/2009
RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/c/acoogak.htm for information about and lyrics of the song ""All Creatures Of Our God And King".
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc6QkhChlEg for a sound file of the song "All Creatures Of Our God And King."
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composers & performers of both of these religious songs. Thanks also to all those who I quoted in this post.
Also, thank you for visiting pancocojams.
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