Salaam Shalom

This is Raffis dancing prayer for the children of the Middle East

In a Middle Eastern style with qanuun, dumbeg, violin, and sax, the song pairs the words salaam and shalom (meaning peace in Arabic and Hebrew) to mirror the entwined cultures whose histories shape the Middle East. Raffi calls for a chance for Arab and Israeli children to shine, a time for the pain to heal—a circle where we all belong.

This song is in turns poignant, spirited and stirring, most so with the voices of the childrens chorus that tug at the heartstrings.

Since children bear the greatest burden of war, Salaam Shalom, Side by Side reminds us that peacemaking is a moral duty to our young.

Salaam Shalom, Side by Side
words & music by Raffi © 2002 Homeland Publishing*
from Raffis CD "Resisto Dancing: Songs of Compassionate Revolution"

chorus
Salaam shalom, salaam shalom Side by side, we live salaam shalom Salaam shalom, salaam shalom Side by side, we sing salaam shalom

verse1
Children of Israel, children of Palestine All want a place to live, a time to shine

chorus

verse 2
Now in this ancient sand, holy land Time for the pain to heal, a time to mend and understand

chorus

bridge
Sister brother, mother father Learn a new dance, sing a new song, Walk a new path, make a circle where we all belong

instrumental
Salaam shalom, salaam shalom Side by side, we live salaam shalom Salaam shalom, salaam shalom Side by side, we sing salaam shalom
Hand in hand, we sing salaam shalom Side by side, we live salaam shalom Side by side, we sing salaam shalom

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• child honouring
• middle east
• qanuun
• dumbeg
• salaam
• shalom

[alika207]

This song is so amazing and inspiring! I'll be singing/humming it all day! We love you Raffi!

[somegalfromcan]

@not2quiet two conductors - one for the kids choir and one for the adults.

[not2quiet]

btw what’s that women doing trying to conduct over a conductor? She’s sooooo off.