Indodona - arr. Michael Barret (Oasis Chorale)
Description
Oasis Chorale sings a South African prayer, "Indodana" arranged by Michael Barrett.
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TEXT (Traditional)
Ngob’umthatile umtwana wakho,
uhlale nathi hololo
helele
Indodana
ka nkulunkulu bayi’bethelela hololo helele
Hololo Baba Jehova
Zhem zja baba
Translation:
The Lord has taken his son who lived amongst us
The son of the Lord God was crucified
Father Jehovah
Father
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Audio mastering by Brad Zabelski
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Indodona
Words by Traditional South AfricanMusic by Traditional South African
Ngob’umthatile umtwana wakho,
uhlale nathi hololo helele
Indodana
ka Nkulunkulu bayi’bethelela hololo helele
Hololo Baba Jehova
Zhem zja baba
Story Behind the Song
“Indodana” is a traditional South African prayer or lament whose title means “The Son.” The text meditates on the crucifixion of the Son of God and invokes Father Jehovah. Its exact origin, author, and date are not documented, but it has become widely known internationally through choral arrangements, including Michael Barrett’s arrangement.