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In this song Rapasa is inviting listeners to enjoy his own parables and let them interpret as they wish while relating to their own life experiences. Here are some example of these parables:

Ohhh Piny ne u mer,
Ohhh Piny ne u ger,

Dede ogongo chamo lum,
Dede ongongo huyo

Osiepe wuoyo awuoya adiera kara onge,
Jodala wuoyo awuoya dhano kara ogajore.
The universe is cruel and drunk at the same time.

It is only a grasshopper that eats grass and flies at the same time.

Friends and family that are not true in their sentiments are difficult to get on with.


Thu Tinda!!!

lyrics

Dede ogongo chamo lum,
Dede ongongo huyo X2

Ohhh Piny ne u mer,
Ohhh Piny ne u ger,

Osiepe wuoyo awuoya adiera kara onge,
Osipe wuoyo awuoya dhano kara ogajore,
Jodala wuoyo awuoya adiera kara onge,
Jodala wuoyo awuoya dhano kara ogajore.

Ohhh Piny ne u mer,
Ohhh Piny ne u ger,

Thum omiyo ang’eyo jonduma mae Luo tetete,
Kend omiyo amedo rieko e pat wiya ka,
Ich omiyo adaro dhano kama daro omena,
Thagruok omiyo amoso oganda kama moso Sibuor

Osiepe wuoyo awuoya adiera kara onge,
Osipe wuoyo awuoya dhano kara ogajore,
Jodala wuoyo awuoya adiera kara onge,
Jodala wuoyo awuoya dhano kara ogajore.

Ohhh Piny ne u mer,
Ohhh Piny ne u ger.

Thu Tinda!!!

credits

from KWEChE, track released May 5, 2021
Credits:
Nyatiti, gara, ongeng’o (ring), shakers, vocals: Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno.
Guitar and bass guitar: Nathan Okite.
Nyiduonge (tin drums): Izo Anyanga.

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Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno Kisumu, Kenya

Kenyan born multiinstrumentalist singer songwriter, Rapasa blesses us with his unique sound inspired from traditional East African music and distinctive otherworldly voice. His principal instrument, the Nyatiti, is an eight string lyre from Western Kenya. He has in depth understanding of traditional Nyatiti music and is able to place it in the context of today’s music landscape.
Thu Tinda!!!
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