Offer a Song
This is a call for songs, nursery rhymes, and lullabies from around the world for the children of Gaza.
Remember the songs which soothed you as a baby, as a child. Share them with us. Recordings, transcriptions, titles: any way is welcomed. What comes to mind as you remember the tune? Or are the lyrics the magic ingredient? Share the songs that soothe the children you care for.
We are a group of peacemakers members of Zen Peacemakers International, gathering songs from all cultures to soothe the babies and children who suffer at the hands of our mad wars.
In One Voice
Past Offerings
Silly Lullaby
Silly Lullaby from Sandra Boynton's Philadelphia Chickens performed by Natasha Richardson. Wild Blessings of Healing/Whole-ing the Children, Lumi-Luminous Dana of the Heart.
— LW
Au clair de la lune
This well known 17th century piece by Lully, is familiar to every French child. Growing up in France, I heard it and as I was prone to endless hour of watching the sky, my family made it my song. The sky and specifically the moon always made me feel safe as a child, for many years... and still does in a sense.
— HAW
Making a Phone Call
打电话
In this Chinese nursery rhyme, two little kids are calling each other. “Hi, hi, hi, where are you?” one of them says. The second kid answers: “Hi, hi, hi, I’m at kindergarten.” Then, the first one asks, “Hi, hi, hi, what are you doing?” and the other answers: “Hi, hi, hi, I’m learning a song.” Call and response…
— HD & IXB