Kiriri
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About This Piece
“Kiriri” is an original song by Namibian composer Cedrick Howoseb, sung in Khoekhoegowab. Cheers and ululations set off this joyful blessing, written as a wedding song but perfect for any performance or occasion. Bold, rhythmic, and achievable a cappella for high school and collegiate choirs, it is an exhilarating way to launch your next concert!
Details
- Voicing
- SATB
- Composer
- Cedrick Howoseb
- Duration
- 2:10
Cedrick Howoseb is a composer and conductor from Otjiwarongo, Namibia. His passion for choral music was ignited by the hymns of the Lutheran church choir, leading him to start composing for school choirs. A self-taught musician, Cedrick continues to hone his craft and mastery of choral composition. Cedrick serves as the director of the Sion Youth Choir of Namibia, as well as the composer-in-residence of the Collective Singers. His compositions have earned him recognition within the choral community. In 2023, Cedrick was honored with the title of Best Old Mutual Choir Conductor, a prestigious award given annually to outstanding choir conductors in Namibia.
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Kiriri sa mî re, ǃgameb tsēs kom nēsa o. Ao i kom tara e nî hō o. Elob di ǂaoǀhas komo ǃgame ommi ǃnâ hâsa. Kiririsa mî, Kirisa mî, ho da ge go. Elob kom ǀnamma ge mā da. Translating roughly as: Raise the kiriri, for this is the wedding day. A man shall find his wife. God’s union of hearts is in the house of marriage. Raise the kiriri, raise the kiriri: we have found each other. God has given us love.