9. Yny Maj Hyrynh- Al Badi (The Originator) Marlui Miranda (Brazil)
Since being told that women cant listen to music or even sing I became fascinated with women voices. I began to collect CD’s all about women’s voices. I managed to find this compilation in my magic crate! You can hear the full CD here. But one track stood out. I cannot find the english translation. The youtube video suggests and further researches indicates that this is a Brazilian folk song. The Artist Marlui Miranda is an accomplished musician with a large curriculum of research on the music of the Indians of Northern Brazil acknowledged internationally.
According to my source the activity of Al-Badi (the 95th Name) takes you back to the beginning of the creation process, as far back as can be conceived. In going back to the ultimate source, you find the ground of being, the unborn foundation of existence. The divine name manifests the artistry of God in the act of formation, through the process of gathering together and leaving behind elements as in sculpting. How to understand this? My thoughts in response to this text take me back to nature and this song naturally lead me to this. The presence of 67 different uncontacted tribes in Brazil, making it the country with the largest number of uncontacted peoples. Can you believe to this day these people exist.
I love this idea "by returning to your original nature you find the capacity to discover and express what is real." Very deep question… so what is my original nature? My journey to find out why as a woman I couldn't sing led me to this. Which now leads me to God? And I'm forever in this spiral of seeking me, seeking God, uncovering layer upon layer. What is a traditional song from your cultural background? I struggled with this question. Being British/Pakistani/Muslim we grew up with no musical tradition. So when I set out to prove Muslim women could sing I formed a group of muslim women. We began to look at our muslim heritage and songs from here. Ive attached a sample my team and I are working on. This includes vocals of the Ulfah Collective, the group I formed. Ta La Al Badru is one of the oldest songs in Islamic History. Check out our rough electronic version below.
Traditional music is the most authentic transcending language. It overcomes the divides and speaks to the soul. However sometimes its hard to access as it needs the right moment. For me the electronic versions are more in-line with the day to day urban existence of our lives. Lets create something with your tradition giving it some modern vibes. Next time your caught singing tradition record it on your phone and send it to us.
Check out Oum Khartoum the famous Egyptian singer's version of Ta La Al Badru and let me know which you prefer.
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