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.
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Umalali Lyrics
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Waba bumalali, Syl ei, ah lanarime dan aü
Waba bumalali, niraü
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
Waba bumalali, Syl ei
Waba bumalali, niraü
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
Waba bumalali, Syl ei
Waba bumalali, niraü
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
Larugan aningira hiruha ubou
Larugan aningira hiruha ubou
LaramahayanDügü wagia
Larama aye hayanDügü wagia
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
LaramahayanDügü wagia
DigiguahayanDügü wagia
Larama aye hayanDügü wagia
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
Waba bumalali, Syl ei, ah lanarime dan aü
Waba bumalali, Syl ei, ah lanarime dan aü
Waba bumalali, niraü
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
Waba bumalali, Syl ei
Waba bumalali, niraü
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
Larugan aningira hiruha ubou
Larugan aningira hiruha ubou
LaramahayanDügü wagia
Larama aye hayanDügü wagia
Larama aye hayanDügü wagia
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
The lyrics to Umalali's song "Hattie" are a mix of Garifuna, English and possibly Creole dialects. The song tells the story of Hattie, who appears to be a historical figure in Garifuna culture. The opening lines "Waba bumalali, Syl ei, ah lanarime dan aü" are repeated throughout the song and can be translated to mean "We are Garifuna, Syl ei, we will never die." The lyrics also speak of Aünabu aye ruwali ubou, which could refer to the ancestral spirits that the Garifuna people believe in.
The song mentions a place called Hagoun waban and references Hattie, which could suggest that she was a significant figure in the history of the Garifuna people. The line "Larugan aningira hiruha ubou" may refer to a spiritual connection between Hattie and the Garifuna people. The lyrics also speak of LaramahayanDügü wagia and DigiguahayanDügü wagia, which may be the names of Garifuna ancestral spirits who are being invoked in the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hattie" seem to be a tribute to the resilience and cultural heritage of the Garifuna people. The song invokes the spirits of their ancestors and honors the memory of historical figures like Hattie who played an important role in their culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Waba bumalali, Syl ei, ah lanarime dan aü
Come sing with me, Syl, and we will tell a story together
Waba bumalali, niraü
Come sing with me once again
Aünabu aye ruwali ubou
Long ago, in our village
wawama ferudun aü wowengua nege
There lived a woman named Hattie
Larugan aningira hiruha ubou
She was known for her strength and courage
LaramahayanDügü wagia
She worked hard every day
Larama aye hayanDügü wagia
She toiled in the fields
Hagoun waban? Barüla Hattie ei
Who can match her? This is the story of Hattie
Writer(s): Perfecta Lewis
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shenealfrancine
I dont even need to understand the lyrics to feel that this song has a strong message behind it. Everything blends so perfect😩
@LindaLino93
The Beauty of UMAMALI The Garifuna Women's Project is that this women represent Garifuna together Belize, Honduras & Guatemala. Pure Traditional Music.
@alejandrojaviergutierrez3529
Bella mi mamá en la portada de ese disco. Juana Ballesteros te amo madre :')
@dakariodin188
instaBlaster
@kizomba2012
que rico saber que todavia aye musica que inspira el corazon y alma. Garinaguwaguya....
@TheTrill334
finally found my favorite song ....el musica mejor en el mundo .
@TheTrill334
me acabo de comprar el álbum en iTunes, apoyo a la buena música, sigo apoyando gran artista
@TheTrill334
***** kid full of nonsense?????????????
@TheTrill334
***** No i remember kid full of nonsense , you changed your name ?
what do you think of the music from Umalali?
@rickjamesjr85
Garifuna for life puro Livingston Guatemala baby