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43. The Song of Mother Sarah
… was performed; on the eighth day it was done. 12. In accordance with the mitzvah, the commandment was performed. … of animal sacrifice in biblical times. The Jewish women’s perspective is particularly evident in this … … Splendid Singing Birds: Biblical narratives … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … …
42. Adam the First Person
… 9. Filled with joy, the Israel children—the rescued People—danced. They united on the Red Sea shore, and through the … it seems to be a modern song with no Malayalam Jewish linguistic markers other than the many Hebrew words. … … Splendid Singing Birds: Biblical narratives … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … 42. …
41. The Ten Songs of King Solomon
… was spread. 10. The tenth to be sung, by God’s command, the Jewish People must sing. Years have passed: five thousand … with a single melody as part of the 1981 kalippattu dance performance by Kadavumbhagam-Kochi women in Moshav … … Splendid Singing Birds: Biblical narratives … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … 41. …
34. Golden Palanquin
… palanquin. One of the “play songs” performed in a circle dance by women from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi, this song is found … listeners of similar performances of Muslim and Christian folksongs. As there are no Jewish markers in the contents of the song, it is possible …
33. In the Ship
… yelo-o, yela yelo, yela yelo-o—tta tindaka. This Kerala folk-style song, praised by Zacharia for its “enthusiasm and … 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 …
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 … Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … 31. …
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 … is an example of both the “parrot song” and the “circle dance” genres of Malayalam literature. In this case, the … Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … …
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 … 1981 as a “clapping song” performed by singers and circle dancers from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi. ________________________ … Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … …
23. Happiness to the Bridegroom
… gulattinḍě naḍuvil ākumě 1. Happiness, O bridegroom, in abundance be for you, Amidst your treasured People as you are … The song features four of the different Malayalam Jewish names for God, while blessing the groom with … Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … 23. …
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 … Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … …