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Dinka Malual songs of dance, war, life---



1. Wunda, wunda!   2. A Prophecy   3. Dinka Anthem, Riam, Riam, Riam   4. Dinka Anthem (women)   5. Who will remain in our land?   6. I Remember My Bull   7. Song of Longing for My Bull   8. Dinka Solo Anthem   9. I Wonder Why (Introduction)   10. I Wonder Why   11. Mourning for my mother   12. Danger is Not Far   13. Song of Thanks to Ethiopia (Introduction)   14. Song of Thanks to Ethiopia   15. Warning Song of Danger (Introduction)   16. Warning Song of Danger   17. Dinka Anthem (women in Arabic)   18. Song of Faith   19. Dinka Anthem (men)   20. Amazing Grace (in Dinka)   21. Hey, hey, I'm giving you my heart   22. Let's forget about the past and proceed to the new year   You can directly listen to sample at the following link.
http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=3182182


 


Descriptive notes (2004) by Santino Lual, a member of the Dinka Malual song and dance ensemble:


Sudan is a multi-ethnic, multicultural country. There are many languages spoken and many tribal groups. This recording features songs of the Dinka Malual of southern Sudan. We continue to sing them in our new home in the Northwest (USA).


A nineteen year old civil war has destroyed many things and has dominated Sudanese life and songs for two decades. When we sing, we sing for the great people who have fallen, for the dear ones we have lost in the war and for the unwillingly separated families. We also sing for reunification and the power to overcome the obstacles to peace. For us, these are sacred songs, traditional ways to express our feelings about the past and our hopes for the future.


Songs are used to address many issues including appropriate conduct, the tragedies that affect families, the troubles caused by poverty and many other situations. Our songs are also used to keep account of historical events and to educate younger generations. These songs have the power to encourage the lives of people, especially when a person experiences unbearable circumstances.


 



-- Edited by Bol Madut at 17:32, 2005-01-19

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