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Dinka Malual : Wunda, Wunda!
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Songs of the Dinka people of Sudan in traditional forms (a capella and with drum) as well as Christian-influenced compositions marking their war-torn past and hopes for the future.
Genre: World: African
Release Date: 2004
Wunda, Wunda!
Dinka Malual
Record Label: Rakumi Arts
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Wunda, wunda! 0:46 Album Only
2. A Prophecy 2:26 Album Only
3. Dinka Anthem, Riam, Riam, Riam 2:40 Album Only
4. Dinka Anthem (women) 0:38 Album Only
5. Who will remain in our land? 0:44 Album Only
6. I Remember My Bull 2:40 Album Only
7. Song of Longing for My Bull 2:34 Album Only
8. Dinka Solo Anthem 2:47 Album Only
9. I Wonder Why (Introduction) 0:57 Album Only
10. I Wonder Why 1:59 Album Only
11. Mourning for my mother 1:00 Album Only
12. Danger is Not Far 3:08 Album Only
13. Song of Thanks to Ethiopia (Introduction) 0:56 Album Only
14. Song of Thanks to Ethiopia 3:45 Album Only
15. Warning Song of Danger (Introduction) 1:13 Album Only
16. Warning Song of Danger 2:53 Album Only
17. Dinka Anthem (women in Arabic) 1:40 Album Only
18. Song of Faith 2:42 Album Only
19. Dinka Anthem (men) 1:27 Album Only
20. Amazing Grace (in Dinka) 1:33 Album Only
21. Hey, hey, I'm giving you my heart 0:37 Album Only
22. Let's forget about the past and proceed to the new year 0:54 Album Only
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Album Notes

Descriptive notes (2004) by Santino Lual, a member of the Dinka Malual song and dance ensemble:

Sudan is a multi-ethnic, multicultural country. There are many languages spoken and many tribal groups. This recording features songs of the Dinka Malual of southern Sudan. We continue to sing them in our new home in the Northwest (USA).

A nineteen year old civil war has destroyed many things and has dominated Sudanese life and songs for two decades. When we sing, we sing for the great people who have fallen, for the dear ones we have lost in the war and for the unwillingly separated families. We also sing for reunification and the power to overcome the obstacles to peace. For us, these are sacred songs, traditional ways to express our feelings about the past and our hopes for the future.

Songs are used to address many issues including appropriate conduct, the tragedies that affect families, the troubles caused by poverty and many other situations. Our songs are also used to keep account of historical events and to educate younger generations. These songs have the power to encourage the lives of people, especially when a person experiences unbearable circumstances.

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REVIEWS

Truly inspirational!!
author: Ayanna Witter-Johnson
                            
Thank you so very much for sharing your stories in this exceptional CD.  It is direct, beautiful and totally engaging.  Please record more.  All the best Ayanna x

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thanks to all writers
author: Agany Theip Deng
                            
Tam really fasinating in this website
 please keep on doing it there are others
  people that had forget about this culture
  
  i wishes you to encourage others that have forgotten
  about malual.

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It bought the love of my childrens ppl to live
author: G.Snider
                            
It bought the love and joy of my childrens ppl to life and brought my husband back to a place that he almost forgot and will always remeber now that he has the music of the forgotton ppl of the southern Sudan. I want to thank everyone that made this cd possible for my family to listen to. I am sending ppl to cdbaby.com to get the cd for their own families so that they could enjoy the music of a soon to be forgotton ppl

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A deep journey into the minds and culture of these Sudanese refugees.
author: Victor Zupanc
                            
This CD is filled with deep emotion and heartfelt songs about an incredible journey.  These people have been through experiences that most of us could never imagine,  the horror of having one's home and country ripped from under their feet.  And yet their hope and strength shines through.  This CD is educational and eye opening.  I am glad that these incredible people from Sudan have chosen to tell their story.

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