Îtä Zâke/Awe bebëe!

Lyrics Traditional Song from Central African Republic Music arrangements by Paul Mindy
Performers Marilyne Seredouma, Juliet Hoarau

Brother John,
Are you sleeping?
Morning bells are ringing.
Wake up!

It’s over, baby! Mommy has gone to the river
To get some water; she’ll be back soon
It’s a baby, a baby like you who hit you
That’s why you’re crying, don’t cry sweetheart