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about
During his Early years of building affinity with the instrument Rapasa used to be advised to consider bringing up a family which people tend to assume that most nyatiti players missed on. People would say music can divert your attention. For Rapasa Nyatiti music brought him closer to his tradition and learnt many more stories through it. This song is a collection of different stories in Siaya county, the heart of Nyatiti music.
The first part of the song Rapasa is illustrating how he is proud of where he comes from and the path he took when deciding to become Ja Thum (nyatiti player). To have a good feel of the town, the song rolls off with children’s playful chorus tune. Each town has its selling story, Ugunja is about the famous Maro Oketho Ugunja, Nyamonye is well known as a harbour for tilapia fish trading and Osieko Island for the mosquitos which makes it unappealing to visitors. Another story narrates how some members of the police abuse their position of power especially during the night. As such Ombul can not trust her lover anymore. At night he is happy to see her but never acknowledges her during the day.
The song is also a collection of praises such as one about the funny situation that our biological needs have a great importance and another about people looking down on others based on their professions even though they are the ones who are not bringing the most to the family.
The respect and attention bodily elimination is given to is of no doubt. No matter how big or small you plan to construct your home, this small building that is dedicated to this has to be included in the budget to an extent of which, one not only has to buy a padlock to lock it in because of concerns of being stolen, you also end up employing security guards to protect it.
When visiting their future in-laws, two brothers are surprised by their reactions to their profession as welders. Their future in-laws consider it the easiest job in the universe as you can do it with the eyes shut. Little did they know that a big dowry could have been brought to them if they had taken these young men seriously.
Thu Tinda!!!
lyrics
Misingo ayiero thum,
Jowa abet gi thum piny x2
Misingo ayiero thum,
Jaduong’ wer gi thum piny x2
Ragenya wer gi thum piny
Ugunja ne walorie,
Maro oriemba Ugunja,
Nyamonye ne wawende,
Ngege time tiap tipa,
Osieko ne waninde,
Suna otime kudhedhe
Siayawa ohhh,
Siayawa x2
Odhiambo wuod Amoko sitima awinjo ni obuogo otoyo, sitima ero obuogo otoyo Siaya,
Onyango chieth omi duong’, ni kigero odi moro nyamatin to nyaka i gerie od chieth,ni kigero odi moro maduong’, nyaka i gerie od chieth, ni budget kata rach, nyaka inyieune kiful bi lorne bi chak indikne nyaka jarit.
(Odhiambo) Guok chuoge ng’eny osiepna (Odhiambo wuod Amoko mos Matara mano Diel Obondi ni dhako randi makata ilose)
Kwe wi nduma wadwaro ng’eyo wach Siaya kidogo
Siaya ka ne niga tie apisi miluogo ni ombul, to obila murwayi kodoko othieno ni Ombul iber, odie chieng' mangima ni Ombul sud kucha, Mae mbak Mark wuod Odhiambo, imosonae osiepni Dalmas K’Owira ka gin gi Meso owadgi ,dhano ng’ere kamaro, owacho ni an angi experience mar riwo chumbe, to dhano wuoro ni wowe tich mitiyo kadhano omiyo wegegini, osiepna ka ochi ochayo tiji punguza bahasha. Sitima awinjo ni obuogo otoyo.
Maro oketho Ugunja,
Maro oketho Ugunja x3
Oringo oringo,
Oringo bayaya x2
-Onyango chieth omi duong’, ni kigero odi moro nyamatin, ni kigero odi moro nyamaduong’, ni budget kata rach, nyaka inyieune kiful bi lorne bi chak indikne nyaka jarit.
Thu Tinda!!!
credits
from KWEChE,
track released August 4, 2021
Credits:
Nyatiti, gara, ongeng’o (ring), shakers, vocals: Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno.
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.
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I like this duet approach in regards to jazz. The blending of the strings resonates with my taste of music. It brings me back to the Jazz scene. Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno
