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Chant.
The words here refer to many different aspects of Arabic, Jewish and Spanish culture in general . The most significant of these is “Taraba” which is Arabic for “to entertain with music”. Another important element here are the religious references: “Inshalah” is Arabic for “God Willing”, whilst “Ojala” (pronounced: OhKhalah”) is the Spanish equivalent: their similarity is obvious and I have used these sorts of words and phrases - searching for links between the different cultures - throughout the work. The word “Ole” is also used here and this is a word derived from the Arabic for God, Allah. Ole is a much misunderstood word, regarded by many people as a crass cliché. But in Flamenco circles it is a word used with respect when an artist is deemed worthy of it.
In the context of a performance it is more or less like shouting “Bravo”.
However, when used in the most serious Flamenco gatherings
the word “Ole” has semi-religious overtones.
The point of the text in this movement is provide some of the background to the peoples involved: their religions being amongst their most important defining characteristics.
The rhythm in “Chant” varies quite a lot and I have aimed at a very lively but slightly volatile feel. It should sound like the chant of devoted people without it being necessarily religious.
This kind of chanting is something I enjoy for its exuberance and energy.

lyrics

Tu tu
Taraba Taraba
Tan Tiri Tan Tan
Tocar

Wahdat al-wujud
Luzum ma la (galzam)

al-wadi al-kabir rio ria
guadalquivir

Yalla Ya Jabal Tariq

Vamo a ver, Ojala
Inshallah
Allah, Ulah, Hola

Inshallah Ojala

Zagarid Jaleo

Zara Mora, Zapateador, Zapata
Zaragata, Zarabanda, Golpe
Zalema, Saleem, Zambombazo
Yalla Zambomba Ya ya
Taraba taraba

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from Land of Light, Around the Bay in a Boat, released July 15, 2005
Composed by Howard Haigh
Performed by The Hertfordshire Chorus, Howard Haigh & Lava, & conductor David Temple

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Howard Haigh Lancaster, UK

Primarily Guitarist, composer, plus mandolin, harmonica, percussion, various other instruments at a basic but useable level.
also enjoys creating visual work including all the images used here.
Performances worldwide have included Royal Albert Hall, South Bank halls, Barbican Hall. for HM The Queen, BBC TV and Radio, and many more.

Contact: howardhaigh@gmail.com
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