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traditional song from ach’ara in the republic of georgia, taught to brian by carl linich

lyrics

na-i, na, nina-i nano, es ak’vani kharat’uli,
nai, nai, ninai nano, shig vazhia chakhat’uli.

na-i, na, nina-i nano, es ak’vani ts’ablisao,
na-i, na-i, nina-i nano, shiga mts’oli darbisao.

na-i, na, nina-i nano, es ak’vani tkhilisao,
na-i, na, nina-i nano, shiga mts’oli lkhinisao.

na-i, na, nina-i nano, es ak’vani bzholisao,
na-i, na-i, nina-i nano, shiga mts’oli brolisao.

na-i, na, nina-i nano, na-ni da na-ni da nano
na-i, na, nina-i nano, na-ni da na-ni da nano

english translation:

The cradle is carved,
and a boy inside, as if painted.

The cradle is of chestnut,
and the boy can already run around.

The cradle is hazelnut,
and the boy has has brought happiness.

The cradle is walnut,
and the boy is (as dear as) crystal.

credits

from lullabies, released February 14, 2023
sandy laprelle: voice
elizabeth laprelle: voice
brian dolphin: voice, production
joseph dejarnette at studio808a: mastering

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Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin Rural Retreat, Virginia

Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin are a married duo who share a love of bright vocal harmonies, eerie traditional songs, and heartfelt originals. Elizabeth is a world-renowned ballad singer and scholar from rural Virginia and Brian is a songwriter, producer, and ethnomusicologist who has studied folk music all over the world. www.patreon.com/elizabethlaprelle
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