Dinka Malual
Wunda, Wunda!
© 2004 Rakumi Arts International (825346206721)
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Songs of the Dinka people of Sudan in traditional forms (a capella and with drum) as well as Christian-influenced compositions marking their war-torn past and hopes for the future.
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- 1 Wunda, wunda!
- 2 A Prophecy
- 3 Dinka Anthem, Riam, Riam, Riam
- 4 Dinka Anthem (women)
- 5 Who will remain in our land?
- 6 I Remember My Bull
- 7 Song of Longing for My Bull
- 8 Dinka Solo Anthem
- 9 I Wonder Why (Introduction)
- 10 I Wonder Why
- 11 Mourning for my mother
- 12 Danger is Not Far
- 13 Song of Thanks to Ethiopia (Introduction)
- 14 Song of Thanks to Ethiopia
- 15 Warning Song of Danger (Introduction)
- 16 Warning Song of Danger
- 17 Dinka Anthem (women in Arabic)
- 18 Song of Faith
- 19 Dinka Anthem (men)
- 20 Amazing Grace (in Dinka)
- 21 Hey, hey, I'm giving you my heart
- 22 Let's forget about the past and proceed to the new year
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Descriptive notes (2004) by Santino Lual, a member of the Dinka Malual song and dance ensemble:
Sudan is a multi-ethnic, multicultural country. There are many languages spoken and many tribal groups. This recording features songs of the Dinka Malual of southern Sudan. We continue to sing them in our new home in the Northwest (USA).
A nineteen year old civil war has destroyed many things and has dominated Sudanese life and songs for two decades. When we sing, we sing for the great people who have fallen, for the dear ones we have lost in the war and for the unwillingly separated families. We also sing for reunification and the power to overcome the obstacles to peace. For us, these are sacred songs, traditional ways to express our feelings about the past and our hopes for the future.
Songs are used to address many issues including appropriate conduct, the tragedies that affect families, the troubles caused by poverty and many other situations. Our songs are also used to keep account of historical events and to educate younger generations. These songs have the power to encourage the lives of people, especially when a person experiences unbearable circumstances.
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Truly inspirational!!
author: Ayanna Witter-JohnsonThank you so very much for sharing your stories in this exceptional CD. It is direct, beautiful and totally engaging. Please record more. All the best Ayanna x
thanks to all writers
author: Agany Theip DengTam really fasinating in this website please keep on doing it there are others people that had forget about this culture i wishes you to encourage others that have forgotten about malual.
It bought the love of my childrens ppl to live
author: G.SniderIt bought the love and joy of my childrens ppl to life and brought my husband back to a place that he almost forgot and will always remeber now that he has the music of the forgotton ppl of the southern Sudan. I want to thank everyone that made this cd possible for my family to listen to. I am sending ppl to cdbaby.com to get the cd for their own families so that they could enjoy the music of a soon to be forgotton ppl
A deep journey into the minds and culture of these Sudanese refugees.
author: Victor ZupancThis CD is filled with deep emotion and heartfelt songs about an incredible journey. These people have been through experiences that most of us could never imagine, the horror of having one's home and country ripped from under their feet. And yet their hope and strength shines through. This CD is educational and eye opening. I am glad that these incredible people from Sudan have chosen to tell their story.
brings me back home
author: Piolit brings me back home to listen to this cd, i was so happy to find music from MY TRIBE, i've not taken this cd out of my stereo since i got it. so happy i found it here on this website.
Great traditional music
author: L HammonMusic was great traditional music of the Dinka in Sudan
- author: CD Baby
Giving a profound perspective into a war-torn country, these are recordings of the Dinka Mulal of southern Sudan. From haunting call and response-like vocal songs that cross the language barrier with their palpable emotion to those accompanied by drums, these moving songs address the many tragedies and hardships the people of Sudan have faced and continue to face. Singing to honor the fallen, singing to restore health and singing for the hope of a better future, these performers exemplify the power of music to express, reflect and empower the deepest voice of a people.