Cedrick Howoseb is a composer and conductor from Otjiwarongo, Namibia. His passion for choral music was ignited by the hymns of the Lutheran church...
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About This Piece
“Kiriri” is an original song by Namibian composer Cedrick Howoseb, sung in Khoekhoegowab. Cheers and ululations set off this joyful blessing, written as a wedding song but perfect for any performance or occasion. Bold, rhythmic, and achievable a cappella for high school and collegiate choirs, it is an exhilarating way to launch your next concert!
Details
- Voicing
- SATB
- Composer
- Cedrick Howoseb
- Duration
- 2:10
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Full Text
Kiriri sa mî re, ǃgameb tsēs kom nēsa o. Ao i kom tara e nî hō o. Elob di ǂaoǀhas komo ǃgame ommi ǃnâ hâsa. Kiririsa mî, Kirisa mî, ho da ge go. Elob kom ǀnamma ge mā da. Translating roughly as: Raise the kiriri, for this is the wedding day. A man shall find his wife. God’s union of hearts is in the house of marriage. Raise the kiriri, raise the kiriri: we have found each other. God has given us love.