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Konso – MURAA A QAPALEETA (The verdict of the monkey)
Written by: Dinote Kusia Shenkere Edited by: Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo Xattaa ki’ni ka orra ka kappinuppupa kutay ka oraayta tokka akkay ka isha ikassaa kama daanni. Oraaytasi oo qahniyooyyee, aappaa takka harreeta qara’i mehaddaa fe’aday ka poruppaa anniyo … Continue reading →
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Pokot – CHEPOLALEYO (Traditional dance)
Written by: Chebet Toper Supai Kokwo! mmmm Supai Kulim! mmmm Otini kilekogh, kipetoi piich tumwoi cho chang nyoman. Anga nyo kikuro chepolaleyo kipetoi murun tipin opun.. Asis akonga, kinget, tipin aku sit kegh nyuman akulach karin lapai, keper, sirimtin kurkuris … Continue reading →
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Maasai – ENKATIINI EE KONYEK O MENYE (The story of Konyek and his father)
Written by: Noonkipa Diana Kasoe Netii apa kuna toyie, nepuo entim aitayu ilama. Nejoki entito nabo inkulie: “maaikeno nkonyek pee kidol enaitayu ilama odo”. Ore pee eidip aitayu nebol inkonyek enye naa ing’ura eitayio entito nabo ilama ojooni ake. Nenang’aa … Continue reading →
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Maasai – OLMURRANI OENKUKUU NAREPISHO (The Moran and the Clinging Creature)
Written by: Noonkipa Diana Kasoe Netii apa kulo murran, neiguana nejo pee epuo enjore. Kake etii apa enkukuu nemeisho metalang’a olkeju olang’i. Ore enkarna eina kukuu naa keji Kiraget aa inchere enarepisho. Neiguana ilmurran nejokino pee epuo pooki tenkeju nabo, … Continue reading →
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Konso – KATAMTA KA ORSHAYTA (The waterbuck and the rhino)
Written by: Dinote Kusia Shenkere Edited by: Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo Illustration: Ela Boiman Kuya’ta takkaayye, katamaa sette ka orshayaa kudan ka lakkee poruppaa olminaa deyaye ki’ni. Orshayaa harmu’e deepoodin ka katamaa kiine, “Harta a pishaa inu’ akkisha.” Katamaasini … Continue reading →
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Konso – KARMAA KA QAMILEETA (The lion and the monkey )
Written by: Dinote Kusia Shenkere Edited by: Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo Daleeyyee, karmaa akkaa hupnan pinaanaa pisa qara qapoo pinaanaa ka innaa a nama kaso upa. Karmaa hupnaadinnee pinaanaa lenni ka dammi. Takkaayye, karmaa ka qamileeta … Continue reading →
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Konso – KALLAATA A KELTAYTA (The monkey’s life)
Written by: Dinote Kusia Shenkere Edited by: Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo Xattaayye, keltayta ka innaa a nama ollinee kallaanne ki’ni. Sedi qaran xa’tee, keltayta waa innaa a nama ko’niyaanee piisa kolladay ka ko’ni. Oo kayti takkaateeyye, keltayta tokka iqeeday … Continue reading →
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Iatmul – Yamadane (Song)
P.S Duet 1989, Timbunke ’89 Vol. I. Boroko: CHM & Sons Ltd Collected by: Dr. Gerd Jendraschek (Original version with translation here) Adukwi nyaamundu. Yamandane ki’vi’k ni’balaa. Wun apmâ yalak Kaneyokwi ni’mugiwun. Kan babla wunkak ka’i waa bwigut aa, … Continue reading →
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Iatmul – Yaidu (Song)
P.S Duet 1989, Timbunke ’89 Vol. I. Boroko: CHM & Sons Ltd Collected by: Dr. Gerd Jendraschek (Original version with translation here) Yaidu yakwa Maaplik yilia. Yakwa yilia, Selikkumba tikat yilia. Yakwa yilia, Selikkumba kasat yilia. Yaidu wunkat bwivakat bwimavai … Continue reading →
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Iatmul – Wau Nyamei (song)
P.S Duet 1989, Timbunke ’89 Vol. I. Boroko: CHM & Sons Ltd Collected by: Dr. Gerd Jendraschek (Original version with translation here) Wau nyamei, yiki’n ni’ba ak ka’i waa bwikegut taa, yai wun mi’di’ yiwala, yai wun agamak yikiyawun taa. … Continue reading →
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