Laye Lawa
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CALL:
| common spelling | pronunciation |
|---|---|
| laye lawa | lai yay, la wah |
| laye yeye | lai yay yay yay |
| laye lawa lafisi | lai yay, la wah, lah fee see |
RESPONSE:
| common spelling | pronunciation |
|---|---|
| laye lawa | lai yay, la wah |
| laye yeye | lai yay yay yay |
| lafisi | lah fee see |
Need Help?
- Listen to the akpwon (vocalist/chanter)! The lead may sing differently each time – the response will always be the same.
The following text is referenced directly from John Mason’s Orin Orisa:
CALL AND RESPONSE (As documented by John Mason):
| John Mason’s Spelling | John Mason’s Translation |
|---|---|
| Là yēé! | To be rich, alas! |
| Làbà (o)’la yēé! | A bag of riches, alas! |
| Yèyé ‘là fisí. | Mother’s riches put aside (inheritance) |
RESOURCES:
- Chapter Eggun, Song 33; Orin Orisa: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason
- Colección Adé Olá: Egún · Bienvenido Galata Thompson
- Verse 4 from Oro A Eggun 2 by Abbilona
- Verse from Orisha Aye Eggun by Lazaro Ros
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