GREAT OROMO MUSICAli M. Birra on éthiopiques #28Published by BudaMusique 2013 |
Awash (version 1975) |
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with the permission of Mr Francis Falceto, editor of the éthiopiques series, for the readers of Analacta CornuAfricae | |
(Refrain) The Awash River keeps people from running, It reminds them of their companions and they miss them so much that they can’t sleep. Come here near the river Right now is the best time. The sight of the Awash overwhelms all those who gaze over her flowing waters, It reminds them of their companions, and they weep because they are so far away. The Water of Addis Ababa, I am galloping to reach Salaale The black Eagle with the white crest, of Wellega, The Eagle of Dire Dawa, On my way out of Addis Ababa, |
(Refrain)L’Awash empêche les gens de courir, Il leur rappelle leurs compagnons, et leur douloureuse absence les empêche de dormir. Viens-là près du fleuve, C’est maintenant le meilleur moment L’Awash bouleverse ceux qui contemplent son cours Il leur rappelle leurs compagnons, et leur douloureuse absence les fait pleurer. L’eau d’Addis Abeba, Je galope vers Salaalé L’Aigle noir au toupet blanc du Wèllèga L’Aigle de Diré-Dawa, Sur le chemin qui m’éloigne d’Addis Abeba la Splendide, |
Traduction française: Thomas Osmond English translation: Karen Louise Albrecht |
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Oud & accordéon (circa late 60’s). De gauche à droite / From left to right : Ali Birra, Mohammed Yussuf Adam, Suleyman Yussuf Ibrahim. With permission of Mr Francis Falceto for éthiopiques series. |
Read more stories on Ali Birra by Andreas Hansen on Addis Rumble blog A man returns: an audience with Oromo legend Ali Birra |
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Oh what’s great news of great singer. You never get enough of his music, even if you don’t understand the language. No matter how many time you listen to it, it’s always sweet and new to you. Thank you men
The lyrics of “Awash” in Oromiffa have been sent by a certain “Gudbay” on GulelePost after the editor of this blog had taken up our post published on Analecta. There seems to be a discrepancy of opinion on the right translation of the song. We will send these comments to the authors of the translation published by ethiopiques. This discussion on translation may be the topic of a next post. Any comment that could contribute this discussion is welcomed. E. Ficquet, editor of Analecta Cornu Africae.
AWAASH – Oromiffa lyrics – Ali M. Birra
by Gudbay, posted on GulelePost on Feb 12 2013
Awaash nama hinceesisu
yaadni iriyaa nama hinraffisuu,
as kootu laga irratti
zamani tole tole akka gaaritti;
Awaash nama shookisaa
yaadni iriyaa nama boochisaa;
Bishaan Addis Ababa
Yaa galaana guuti nadabarsii,
Bishaan Addis Ababa
Yaa galaana guuti nadabarsi,
Hinduune nin gaggabe
Yaa magaalle shaashin na hafarsi.
Salaalettan guulufa
Jimmatu na baasa karaan kuni,
Salaalettan guulufa
Jimmatu na baasa karaan kuni,
Nu lachuu alaguma
Maa waliit nu boowaa garaan kuni;
Awaash nama hinceesisu
yaadni iriyaa nama hinraffisuu,
as kootu laga irratti
zamani tole tole akka gaaritti;
Awaash nama shookisaa
yaadni iriyaa nama boochisaa;
Harraagessa Wallagaa
Wallagga irra teessee sindarbadhu,
Harraagessa Wallagaa
Wallagga irra teessee sindarbadhu,
Atu bareedu tana
Namu sii daawwata si hinabdadhu;
Alaatiin Dirree dawaa
Foon malee lafee hinnyaatinaa jeetti,
Alaatiin Dirree dawaa
Foon malee lafee hinnyaatinaa jeetti,
Magaaleen Dirree daawaa
Namalee hindubisinaa jettii;
Silaa shagariin bahaa
Shagaritti koraa fanniisani,
Silaa shagariin bahaa
Shagaritti koraa fanniisani,
Silaa si biran dhufaa
Si biratti ijoollee raffisani,
Ijooleen hinduubattu
Shurubaa lash goote nan dhungattuu;
Awaash nama hinceesisu
yaadni iriyaa nama hinraffisuu,
as kootu laga irratti
zamani tole tole akka gaaritti;
Awaash nama shookisaa
yaadni iriyaa nama boochisaa;
Hooray! It feels great to have Ali’s songs published in the éthiopiques series! Thank you!
The English translation of “Awash”is not OK, though!