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34. Golden Palanquin
… palanquin. One of the “play songs” performed in a circle dance by women from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi, this song is found … of Muslim and Christian folksongs. As there are no Jewish markers in the contents of the song, it is possible that it originated as a non-Jewish song associated with circle dances and was …
33. In the Ship
… was performed at parties during the week after a Jewish wedding. Its portrayal of the bridegroom and bride … row, and “tta tindaka,” an imitation of Kerala drum and dance rhythms. The theme of a pleasure trip by boat is … coastal geography of Kerala. Although there is no overtly Jewish content in the song until the addition of stanza 4, …
31. The Bridegroom Dressed in Gold
… the soldiers there, The ones who dance and sing? The ones who dance and … that by his side? Nalla! Traditionally performed at a Jewish women's party the night before a wedding (Daniel and … listeners to join in the singing. Without specifically Jewish markers, these scenes are typical of marriage …
30. O Proud Singing Bird!
… there? Red are your lips, and your head is green. In the Jewish quarter are two groves of trees. In the pantal … celebrations. Found in notebooks from all three of the Jewish communities living in Kochi, this song’s mention of … is an example of both the “parrot song” and the “circle dance” genres of Malayalam literature. In this case, the …
29. The Noble Bridegroom
… whose synagogues are located at opposite ends of the long Jewish street. For one familiar with the area, it is easy to … Street, accompanied by music and drumming from bands of non-Jewish musicians. Zacharia appreciates the rich poetry of … 1981 as a “clapping song” performed by singers and circle dancers from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi. ________________________ …
23. Happiness to the Bridegroom
… gulattinḍě naḍuvil ākumě 1. Happiness, O bridegroom, in abundance be for you, Amidst your treasured People as you are standing here. May blessings in abundance now increase for you. As you stand here before Nyayan, … The song features four of the different Malayalam Jewish names for God, while blessing the groom with …
19. As You Stand Before Us (Saturday Night Bride Song)
… created the world and all that is alive; Food in abundance You gave to everyone, and drink in plenty You gave to …
18. Our Food
… You feed all the world—You Who provide Food in abundance for all who live, You feed us forever, always without … as did the table of Father Abraham. Looking for Kerala Jewish touches, in the last line of stanza 4 we translate a … “Our Food” is one of the most widely distributed Kerala Jewish songs, found in at least eighteen notebooks from all …
Rabbi David Buzaglo
… at an early age and sent to study in Marrakesh under the guidance of Rabbi Haim Attar, one of the most important … exponentially in the collective memory of the Moroccan Jewish diaspora. [3] After receiving a traditional Jewish religious training, as was customary in the …
30. Santoṣam Pěrutayirikka Maṇavāla (Happiness to the Bridegroom)
… with shalom. May He always help you. And may you have abundance. May God be your redemption. Oh may this ever be. … 52 … … Cochin … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … … … Immigrants … Immigration … India … Indian Jewery … Jewish communities … Languages … Women … Women singing … …