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44. Joseph the Righteous
… Yosephĕ. Ha, ha, it’s cheerful to hear that, Yosephĕ! Among the stars, you rose so high, Yosephě. 2. This old man is just about to die, Yosephĕ. Before you, am I not the moon, Yosephĕ? Ha, ha, it’s cheerful to hear that, … song by listening to Chana Eliyahu’s 1977 recording. All three recordings are preserved in the National Sound …
43. The Song of Mother Sarah
… Rahel Nehemiah, Toba Sofer and others. Recorded by Avigdor Herzog, Moshav Taoz, December 23, … tŏņayālě irikkunna nerattu 1. Tamburan, O Lord God, be the first help for us. At the time when he was living, … clapping, foot stamping, and singing (Johnson 2016). Using three melodies, the performers began singing slowly, then …
41. The Ten Songs of King Solomon
… Nirit Singers (entire group) on their CD, track 1, 2008; III-1. Śelomo melehu pāḍiya pāṭṭu, … pāṭṭukaḷ pāttil, stutipěṭṭa pāṭṭu itŏnnu 1. Of the ten songs sung by Shelomo Melehu, [1] this is most … them. Praise God who turned the bitter to sweet; bow down three times to Him. 4. The fourth was sung by Moshe Rabbenu, …
39-40. Golden Manangĕ + My Dear Mamuchi
… you know that a fever will emerge? When you went away, then he came near to me. Was that my mistake, Cohen-hey? 5. … one, stop! My heart is melting; it is flowing out. I caught the fever, and now my fruit has drooped. I need a woman’s … Hallegua (1862–1941) and Eliyahu Japheth (1850–1935). All three men were composers of other Malayalam songs. More …
36. O Woman Dwelling in the Field
… nilkkāṃ—bāśān paṟvataṃ nokkāṃ (x2) 1. O woman dwelling in the field, (x2) Dwelling there amidst the lowly huts, (x2) If you stand atop Mount … at least thirteen notebooks from Ernakulam, Parur, and all three Kochi communities. Its composition was attributed to …
34. Golden Palanquin
… Rahel Nehemia, Toba Sofer and others. Recorded by Avigdor Herzog, Moshav Taoz, December 23, … We are living here with children, living in prosperity. Is there anyone around with intelligence like ours? Not one … women from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi, this song is found in only three notebooks, all from their community. In the lively …
32. Prosper, Prosper (Our Bridegroom, Our Bride)
… his bath, O rain, we beg of you, oh please don’t fall just then. 2. Our bride, our bride—when she goes to take her bath, O rain, we beg of you, oh please don’t fall just then. 3. The best man, the best man—while going along with … below. [2] The two parts were textualized by Zacharia as three variants of one song “Prosper, Prosper” (2005, …
30. O Proud Singing Bird!
… Rahel Nehemia, Toba Sofer, and others. Recorded by Avigdor Herzog, Moshav Taoz, December 13, … raņḍu vanaṃ O proud singing bird, listen, listen! What is the news? What's happening there? Red are your lips, and … and other celebrations. Found in notebooks from all three of the Jewish communities living in Kochi, this song’s …
28. The Gold-Clad Bride
… woman whose body is all clad in gold, This woman causes the whole world to shine. (x2) 2. Of precious jewels, the diamond is she; Of scented beings, camphor and rose. … This translation is a composite, combining verses from the three variants textualized by Zacharia (2005, M35, 36–37), …
26. After the Bath
… pokuṃba Eṟu kutirayāyi aņayě piḍiccu Having risen and bathed, to the paḷḷi [you] went. A riding horse was held, in front it … to the other—in effect announcing to the families of all three Jewish communities that this was to be her wedding …