Song Cycle by Jean Coulthard (1908-2000)

1. Lullaby

Authorship

by Natalie Burlin Curtis (1875-1921) , from Songs and Tales from the Dark Continent

a text in Zulu by Madika'ne Q̂andeya'ne Če'le , "Iga'ma la Bantwa'na"

O hush, child, o hush,
Thy mother is not here.
She tarried in the mountains,
troubled by the zigzag trail.
   Iwá!

O hush, child, o hush,
Thy mother will return,
She will bring thee [something pretty]1.
   Iwá.

2. Fidelity of love

Authorship

by Natalie Burlin Curtis (1875-1921)

a text in Zulu by Anonymous/Unidentified Artist , "Iga'ma lo ta'ndo" [text unavailable]

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