Ani couni chaouani
The original song is the Arapaho Ghost Dance song called, Ani'qu ne'chawu'nani'. Line Romain Descombes from the Andicha n'de Wendat site, once wrote that all of the American Indian Nations claimed this song.
Ani couni chaouani
Ani couni chaouani
Lullaby
Lullaby
(Iroquois)
(English)
Ani couni chaouani
Ani couni chaouani
Awawa bikana caïna
Awawa bikana caïna
E aouni bissini
E aouni bissini
When evening descended upon the Indian village,
When evening descended upon the Indian village
The Medicine-man disappeared into the forest,
The Medicine-man disappeared into the forest,
Touching the ground with his hands
Touching the ground with his hands.
Notes
You can read about the story and the actual meaning of Ani Couni on Mama Lisa's Blog.
Comments
Line Romain Descombes from the site Andicha n'de Wendat (in French), explains that it's an inter-tribal song claimed by all nations. This lament song, composed by women, used to be sung when people had to leave their lands because of diseases or wars. It says: "When evening descended upon the Indian village, the Medicine-man disappeared into the forest, touching the ground with his hands."
Thanks!
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Monique Palomares for creating the midi music.
Niá:wen!
