Meguru (trad. Namibia) - Stellenbosch Madrigal Singers - Virtual Choir

As the world faces all kinds of challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic and other tragedies around the globe, the soothing melodies and lyrics of this beautiful traditional song of mourning from the Okavango region (Namibia) bring some sense of peace and comfort. Stay safe, stay hopeful, keep caring, keep loving, and keep singing ♪♫


The Stellenbosch Madrigal Singers recorded this piece as a virtual choir from the safety of our own homes during the South African lockdown period.


Lyrics, loosely translated:

Nampili tuli ronge kapi ngatukayigwana (No matter how we study, we won't be able to grasp it all)
Meguru, membo, lyetu lyenene (Heaven our big home)

Nampili turaronge Jesu, kapia taroraka (Even if we get tired - Jesus will never get tired)
Meguru membo lyetu lyenene (Heaven our big home)

Alternative translation:

Lord you are up there, and we are down here. Have mercy on us when we part, and show us your love.

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