See their record label http://www.stonetreerecords.com/albums/umalali.php and their myspace http://www.myspace.com/umalaliproject.
Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project is an album overflowing with stories. There is the story of how it was made: a ten-year labor of love that started with five years of collecting songs and discovering striking female voices, followed by recording sessions in a seaside hut, and ending with exquisitely detailed and subtle production wizardry. There are the stories told in the songs: of hurricanes that swept away homes and livelihoods, a son murdered in a far-off village, the pain of childbirth and other struggles and triumphs of daily life. There are the personal stories of the women who participated in this magical recording project: mothers and daughters who, while working tirelessly to support their families, sing songs and pass on the traditions of their people to future generations.
Umalali is also the story of a young, innovative music producer from Belize whose meticulous and inventive craftsmanship has resulted in what will surely be recognized as one of the most uplifting and moving albums in recent memory. Blending the rich vocal textures of Garifuna women with echoes of rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music, Umalali is an entrancing journey into the heart and soul of women whose strength, hard work and perseverance provide the bedrock of their community.
The Garifuna Women's Project groundbreaking album that invites the listener behind closed doors into a fascinating musical world that has remained largely unexposed until now. The project was produced by Ivan Duran, the mastermind behind Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective's album Watina, one of the most critically acclaimed albums of any genre in 2007.
Descendents of shipwrecked African slaves who intermarried with the Carib and Arawak Indians of the Caribbean, the Garifuna people live primarily in small towns and villages on the Caribbean coasts of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Umalali: The Garifuna Women's Project expands on the story of this fascinating community, which is struggling to retain its unique language, music and traditions in the face of globalization.
Product Description
Blending the rich vocal textures of women from the Garifuna communities of Central America with echoes of rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music, Umalali is an entrancing journey into the heart and soul of a unique and inspiring culture. From the award-winning producer of Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective's Watina comes this album of indescribable emotion, strength and beauty.
Nibari
Umalali Lyrics
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buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Dimurenagia buni
buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Dicha buni bagambuni
nererun bun aü
Dicha buni bagambuni
nererun bun aü
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni hara aü bafuridun yabei
Dimurenagia buni
buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
The song "Nibari" by Umalali is a stirring and powerful tribute to the Garifuna community of Central America. The song's lyrics, which are sung in the Garifuna language, are a call to action for the community, urging them to stand strong and fight for their rights and their culture. The repetition of the phrase "Dimurenagia buni, buni nibari" throughout the song underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of oppression and adversity.
The song begins with a description of the Garifuna people's struggles, both past and present. The next verse pays homage to two women, Gloria and Dicha, who are likely important figures in the Garifuna community. The following verses continue to emphasize the need for unity and perseverance, repeating the phrase "Ka san megeibei buni nibari" multiple times. The song's final verse is a haunting and powerful repetition of the opening lines, reminding listeners once again of the importance of standing together in the face of hardship.
Overall, "Nibari" is a stirring tribute to the strength and resilience of the Garifuna community. Through its powerful lyrics and haunting melody, the song reinforces the importance of cultural identity and the need to fight for justice and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Dimurenagia buni
In the place of our ancestors
buni nibari
there is a river
Dimurenagia buni
In the place of our ancestors
buni niraü
there is a stone
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
The water flows through the land, nourishing the earth
Mama gloria lira
Mama Gloria sings
mama dicha lira
Mama Dichawen sings
Dicha buni bagambuni
On that stone, they offer their prayers
nererun bun aü
for the spirits of the ancestors
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Come and welcome to the river
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Come and welcome to the stone where we offer our prayers
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Come and welcome to the river
Ka san megeibei buni hara aü bafuridun yabei
Come and welcome to the land where the water flows, nourishing the earth
Dimurenagia buni
In the place of our ancestors
buni nibari
there is a river
Dimurenagia buni
In the place of our ancestors
buni niraü
there is a stone
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
The water flows through the land, nourishing the earth
Mama gloria lira
Mama Gloria sings
mama dicha lira
Mama Dichawen sings
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Come and welcome to the river
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Come and welcome to the stone where we offer our prayers
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Come and welcome to the river
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Come and welcome to the stone where we offer our prayers
Writer(s): Gregorio Baltazar Rochez, Ivan Duran
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yasminaguira6560
Nibari—My Grandchild
Let me have a word with you, my grandchild
Let me have a word with you, my child
Leave behind those street-walking girlfriends of yours
That is not glory, that is not luck
Good luck for you is obeying my words
What has happened to you, my grandchild
What has happened to you, my child, causing you to stray
What has happened to you, my grandchild
What has happened to you, my child, to cause you to leave
@kalipona9272
Dimurenagia buni
buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Dimurenagia buni
buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Dicha buni bagambuni
nererun bun aü
Dicha buni bagambuni
nererun bun aü
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni hara aü bafuridun yabei
Dimurenagia buni
buni nibari
Dimurenagia buni
buni niraü
Igirabaña hara hianriun biladigu lanina üma
Mama gloria lira
mama dicha lira
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
Ka san megeibei buni nibari
Ka san megeibei buni niraü bacharagadun yabei
@yasminaguira6560
Nibari—My Grandchild
Let me have a word with you, my grandchild
Let me have a word with you, my child
Leave behind those street-walking girlfriends of yours
That is not glory, that is not luck
Good luck for you is obeying my words
What has happened to you, my grandchild
What has happened to you, my child, causing you to stray
What has happened to you, my grandchild
What has happened to you, my child, to cause you to leave
@catherinesbxo
where can you find those translations?
@jimarblanco8854
the entire Garifuna collective is simply superb. i urge all to give them a listen. makes me proud to be born and raised in the jewel of the caribbean, Belize.
@tishawitty9002
Well said I'm a proud Garifuna 💕😁
@KingStaminaTheLongLastingBrand
loving the vibes
@rickjamesjr85
Recently realized my roots through my father side deep garifuna roots I'm very proud to say I'm a descendant not USA Afro America but Afro Caribbean
@micangeloakampyreal4949
campcush where are these boats? Many Garifuna know that they were here long before any Europeans brought Africans over here. We as melanated people were global, long before any slave trade. ... don't forget that the winners write his-story.
@JimT-RCT
Garifuna are made up of West African and Arawak people, the Arawak were certainly in the Americas long before any black or white people, but the Garifuna were the result of two groups of people coming together.
What makes the Garifuna fairly unique is they are a race of more than one nation, be it Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, St Vincent or so many other parts of Central America.
@micangeloakampyreal4949
Jim Titheridge thats the europeans story. How does a ship with 200 africans turn into over 10,000 "black caribs" within 50 years? It cant happen. Same way it'd be impossible for a group of 200 (predominately males) to intermix with another group yet somehow completely take over that group in physical feature. Lmao same way its completely rediculous to believe that these ppl of alleged West African origin also completely lost their original language( Garifuna is said to have lese then 10 African words in it, coincidentially Ta-Arawak has many of those same words which r said to be of African origin yet there is no history of us ever intermixing with africans outside of slavery but not to a point where we adopted any of their language.... i refuse to let their man made history alter the reality of my people and our relative tribes
@JimT-RCT
Where did your 10,000 figure come from in 50 years? When the Garifuna arrived on the main land after being cast out of St Vincent, there were not 10,000 of them