Haiti Folk Song Rendition - Wongolo

Wongolo
Arranged and Performed by Richie Thomassen

This song was recorded in Port Au Prince Haiti by my son, Richie Thomassen, while working on the film, Pluie d'Espoir . Richie spent a few hours every night recording track over track of his own voice singing all melodic parts. All the voices except for one he harmonized with in the first few bars are his.

Richie's web site is:
www.richietphoto.com

Music transcription will be available by the end of January 2010 for four-part harmony at no charge to groups, schools and organizations who are raising money and/or bringing an awareness to Haiti's needs during this very difficult time.

The lyrics are:
wangol o' ou ale
ki le ou a vini wem anko? ou ale
wangol o' ou ale
ki le ou a vini wem anko? ou ale
ki le ou a vini wem anko?
peyi-a chanje,
ki le ou a viniwem anko?
peyi-a chanje,
ki le ou a vini (or pase) wem anko, ou ale.


Wongolo, you're leaving,
when will you come and see me again.
When will you come and see me again?
The country is changing, (or our situation is changing)
When will you come back and see me again ?

Category:

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• Haitian
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• Haiti
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• Port
• Au
• Prince
• acapella
• earthquake
• Creole
• folk
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• charity
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• haiti
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• Wangol

[dambreville2000]

Can I say this is the BEST interpretation of this beautiful folk song I've EVER heard! I've sang this song in numerous occasions but this is very beautiful!

[heltrim12]

@dambreville2000 Thank you so much. This song meant a lot to me.

[anonsedebi]

Beautiful...thak u for sharing this...! Brothers from Haiti, u are in our hearts...

[mmebob]

awesome job covering this song!

[nicconrad]

Hi I just wrote you a message through YouTube. This song you have created is incredibly inspiring and beautiful.  I would like to use it in a video highlighting charity work in Haiti after the earthquake.

[nicconrad]

Hi I just wrote you a message through YouTube. This song you have created is incredibly inspiring and beautiful. I would like to use it in a video highlighting charity work in Haiti after the earthquake.

[beenn15]

@SpelmanLady2010 Wongolo is the name of one of the many spirits in haitian vodou.

[SpelmanLady2010]

Kisa wagol o' vle di?

[carreonjl]

Is there a way to get the PDF to this sheet music? I'd love to use it for my show in NYC- I sent you a message with more info. Thx!

[RnDEntertainment]

Great song, performance, recording & video. Thumbs Up! God Bless. Ray

[MrGflat]

I would love to download whatever PDF you are creating for 4 part harmony. Is there a way we can arrange a transaction for the sheet music? My high school choir would love singing this beautifully arranged tune.

Peace,

Gflat

[MrGflat]

Awesomely Beautiful.