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15. Sefer Torah Dedication Song
… for community festivities during the week following a wedding. The “ark with four legs” in stanza 3 must be a … … 52 … 7 … 44220 … Jerusalem … Splendid Singing Birds: Songs for Special Occasions … Cochin … Folk songs … India … Kerala … Women singing … Cochin … 15. Sefer …
12. North Side, South Side (A Visit from the Raja)
… to the paḷḷi, perhaps in celebration of a holiday or wedding. His appreciation of their boisterous procession can … are a characteristic opening for certain Mappilla Muslim songs from northern Kerala. Zacharia (2005, 199) discusses … “A Green Bird ”), perhaps combined because the two short songs share the same simple melody. They were initially …
9. Paradesi Synagogue Song
… in unity, to dwell in unity. This is one of two Malayalam songs about the Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry Kochi, … project; this is comparable to rituals mentioned in songs about the other two Kochi synagogues 8 and 10). … from silk hangings to form a symbolic bridal chamber for wedding celebrations or a temporary ark for the Torah …
30. Santoṣam Pěrutayirikka Maṇavāla (Happiness to the Bridegroom)
… This version is sung to a Hebtew brit milah tune, but for a wedding it would be sung to a Hebrew melody associated with weddings. An additional two verses at the end repeat the … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … …
19. Josepf the Righteous (Yossef HaTzaddiq)
… A performance of three related and sometimes separate songs about Joseph, sung for weddings and other good occasions. The first exclaims at how … at the conclusion of a number of other Malayalam Jewish songs (e.g. nos. .29, 30). Tunes: Part l same as song no. 2 …
12. Antali Patum Kiḷiyĕ Keḷu (Oh Singing Bird)
… who is invited to eat milk and fruit and honey in the wedding pantal , in return for bringing good news. The … , constructed for the large gatherings associated wiyh weddings and other festive occasions throughout India. Text … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … …
11. Kappalilĕ (In the Ship)
… song, performed at parties during the week after the wedding, can be compared to traditional songs of Kerala boatmen. The bridegroom, the bride and … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … …
10. Ñāṇṇaṭĕ Maṇavāḷan (Prosper, Prosper! - Our Bridegroom, Our Bride)
… the party of the bridegroom (G), at a celebration after the wedding when gifts are presented. The chorus and the opening … at a party for non-Jewish friends during the week after the wedding. Text Chorus: When our bridegroom (bride) goes for … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … …
7. Ponniṭṭa Meni (Gold-Clad Body)
… performed at a women's party the night before a wedding. The last four lines in this performance are not … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … … communities … Languages … Women … Women singing … Women's songs … Israel … Cochin … Barbara C. Johnson … 7. Ponniṭṭa …
6. Vayalil Vasikkum Stṟiyĕ (Dwelling in the Field)
… it is especially popular for parties associated with a wedding because it is addressed to a beautiful woman. Text … Jerusalem … AMTI 0403 … Oh, Lovely Parrot! - Jewish Women's Songs from Kerala … Cochin … Communities … Diaspora … … communities … Languages … Women … Women singing … Women's songs … Israel … Cochin … Barbara C. Johnson … 6. Vayalil …