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Rainforest Chant from Ituri Rainforest (Democratic Republic of Congo)

13 Jul 2019 /in Unknown Round 2 Swahili Unknown Ancestors, Birds, Community, Earth Wisdom, Gathering, Rhythmic

I learned this chant from Silvia Nakkach and Alba Lirio. Brought to Silvia and Alba through Ysaye Barnwell. Quote from Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock: “[This chant is] Sung to pull all of the members of the community into the center of the community. It can be sung for hours and, some […]

Mochi Numba from Kenya

12 Jul 2019 /in Unknown Call and Response 2 Swahili Traditional Fun, Gathering, Opener, Rhythmic

An uplifting gathering song from Kenya. I use this one often when opening a circle. “Welcome to my village, you are all a part of my village, we are all one village.” I learned this song from my dear singing sister Debbie Nargi Brown. Lyrics: Ay Yai mochi numba Ay Yai mochi numba Go berri […]