Omosito Mosito
This verse can be heard in this youtube video:
This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 2:22 - 3:02
AS TAUGHT BY BOBI
CALL:
| common spelling | common pronunciation |
|---|---|
| Omo si tomo si to | oh-moh~see toh~moh-see-toh |
| Ile alaye komo yokoto | ee-lay ah-lah-yay koh-moh~yoh-koh-toh |
RESPONSE:
Same as call.
NOTES:
- Sung during closing of drum.
- It seems as though this song may be sung for Olokun and Inle.
- John Mason has this written in a different way for Olokun and Inle: however, the tell is that the second line starts with
OlokunorInle. The way that Bobi teaches the song for Olokun, it saysIle(as in house/family) instead ofInle. Not sure what is more accurate… in these situations, it is best to just listen to the akpwon (vocalist/chanter)!
- John Mason has this written in a different way for Olokun and Inle: however, the tell is that the second line starts with
AS TAUGHT BY AFOLABI
CALL:
| common spelling | common pronunciation |
|---|---|
| Omosito mosito | oh-moh~see toh~moh-see-toh |
| Ile alaye ayarokoto | ee-lay ah-lah-yay ah-yah-roh~koh-toh |
RESPONSE:
Same as call.
Resources
- Ritual Songs as taught by Afolabi
- Closing songs for Olokun Class with Bobi Céspedes on April 11, 2022. (Bobi Céspedes)
- Recording by Stephanie Frantz. Recorded on April 11, 2022.
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