Omeo rano, by Voices for Madagascar

Omeo rano

by Voices for Madagascar

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1.	Voices Madagascar - Omeo rano (Give us water) 04:04	lyrics
Please give us water, please give us strength, please give us love. We thirst for water, strength and love
2.	Tsy kivy (Not discouraged) 02:43	lyrics
I will not be discouraged as my inner strength is not weak nor unwell I am ready to face successive hardship I will not be discouraged because the obstacles thrown in front of me will be like oil to fuel my fire and fertilisers to make my will grow stronger.
3.	Sambatra (At peace) 03:08	lyrics
At peace are those who do what is right and preach what is true. The truth will prevail.
4.	Trotroy (Cradle tightly) 01:57	lyrics
Trotroy is a Malagasy word that means "to cradle" or "carry tightly in your arms" Please, carry him/her/them and hold him/her/them tightly in your arms because she/he/they are tired
5.	Diavolana (Full moon) 02:18	lyrics
It's a full moon tonight, let's not be upset but enjoy ourselves
6.	Ny lapa (The palace) 03:27	lyrics
God's palace is where people gather All nations can gather there as God welcomes all He will wipe all tears away Amen, Alleluia
7.	Pangalana (The Pangalanes) 01:21	lyrics
The water of the Pangalanes are clean and clear The fish in the water tells you that the water is beautiful Row your canoe, fishermen Let's go and catch some fish!
8.	Izay mitambatra (Those who are united) 03:18	lyrics
Those who are united are like rocks Those who are divided are like sand
9.	Arovy (Protect) 03:42	lyrics
Lord, please protect me I offer myself to serve and glorify your name Give me strength and resilience Protect those who belong to me Keep them from getting lost

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A collection of traditional and original acapella songs from Madagascar. All songs arranged by community song leader and composer Lala SIMPSON

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released March 22, 2020

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Lala SIMPSON Wellington, New Zealand

Lala Simpson is a community songleader, composer and performer from Madagascar. She often performs and leads choirs in Wellington, New Zealand or travel around teaching her original songs and traditional songs from Madagascar.

Following the oral singing tradition of her homeland, Lala is an advocate for her country's music and culture, community singing and making singing accessible to all. ... more