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 |