Recorded 13 March 2012 at St Augustine, One Tree Hill, London.

Trad Nigerian

Ochun is the goddess of love, the chant speaks of a necklace which is a symbol of the initiation into love.

Ide Were

Recorded 13 March 2012 at St Augustine, One Tree Hill, London.

Trad Zulu.

A morning song to start the jobs of the day. The cock crows twice, three times and there is no water. The day has dawned (oh mother) and there is no water.

Iqude

Recorded 13 March 2012 at St Augustine, One Tree Hill, London.

An American pioneer's homesick and lovelorn lament, thought to be from the first two decades of the 19th century.

Shenandoah was probably an Indian chief living on the Missouri River. Some believe the song originated among the early American river men, or Canadian voyageurs. Others believe it was a land song before it went to sea. Most agree that it incorporates both Irish and African-American elements.

Oh Shenandoah

Recorded 13 March 2012 at St Augustine, One Tree Hill, London.

West African (Yoruba).

Ise oluwa, kole bajey o. (That which the creator made can never be destroyed).

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