Name: Suliram
Duration: P00H02M40S
Description: This is a traditional lullaby from Indonesia. I first heard it sung by Miriam Makeba when I was young and it has stayed with me all these years. I sang it to my dolls and toys. Later, I sang it to my children. Even later, I sang it to my grandchildren! Now, I get to share it with you...

Suliram

from Wee Folk Stomp by Ginger Ackley

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This is a traditional lullaby from Indonesia. I first heard it sung by Miriam Makeba when I was young and it has stayed with me all these years. I sang it to my dolls and toys. Later, I sang it to my children. Even later, I sang it to my grandchildren! Now, I get to share it with you...

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Suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis

Ya, suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis

Verse: Tingi la, tingi, si matahari
Suliram
Anakla koorbau mattitoortambat
Suliram
Sudala lama saiya menchari
Baruse klarung sa ya mendabat…

Ya, suliram, suliram, ram, ram
Suliram, yang manis
Adu hai indung suhoorang
Bidjakla sana dipandang manis

Translation:
Go to sleep Go to sleep, sleep, sleep.
Go to sleep, little one.
Close your eyes and dream tender dreams
For you are guarded, protected by my love.
Long have I waited, I've waited for you. Go to sleep
Years I spent hoping and praying for you. Go to sleep
Now that I have you right here by my side
I will not ever, no, I will never let you go.

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from Wee Folk Stomp, released March 1, 2019
Words and Melody: Traditional Indonesian
Vocals, Autoharp, Penny Whistle, Keyboard: Ginger Ackley

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Ginger Ackley Cleveland, Ohio

Starting out in Texas, Ginger made it to Ohio as quickly as she could! Her music is full of magic and stories, seasoned with a love of folk and Celtic music. Her penny whistles often accompany her, too!

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