Chiwoniso - Usa Cheme

[@IvorZJones]

This is a traditional Shona lullaby sung by mothers to put crying children to sleep or comfort them when they were not feeling well. But this plaintive melancholic lullaby has a double function too. Mothers tended to sing this lullaby when they were deeply unhappy about something. It was always their tears and sorrows they were also trying to soothe or mollify. A woman's lot is not often a happy one. This lullaby, therefore, served a double purpose - to comfort a crying child and to bring fortitude and strength to the mother as well. As the child slowly drifts to sleep the mother's face will be saturated in tears overwhelmed by her own emotions. For this is not just a lullaby to put a crying baby to sleep (Chinyarara mwana wangu, Usa cheme ini ndiripo, Ndokutora mumaoko angu, Usa cheme. Be quiet my child, Do not cry when I'm there (for you), I will take you in my arms (or I will cradel you in my arms) Don't cry.) This is a mother also giving succour to her own spirit to be strong (Ehuwe, ehuwe. Ehuwe, ehuwe, Usa cheme iwe). The words "usa cheme iwe" after the "ehuwe" are to herself. She needs to be bold, strong, and resourceful to confront daily hardships and pain. Chiwoniso in this song is going through the same emotions. That is why it is so powerful and tugs at you as well. We sense her sorrow, melancholy, unhappiness. She sounds too plaintive, too fragile, almost too tortured by something, Is it the child she is comforting or herself?

[@ausafrikbabe]

+Ivor Jones beautiful analysis and background information !

[@ginamchemwa4902]

Ivor Jones thank u I was putting my baby to sleep and I was going to sing but decided to play the song coz I'm too sick and in pain to sing I just so happened to scroll down and while reading your comment I just started crying while my baby fell asleep....thank u I got to release some emotional pain by crying it out. my mother this song to wen I was child but I never it was for the mother as well.

[@cherylfields60]

Thank you for the explanation and lyrical translation. Beautiful lullaby. I wish I had known it when my kids were babies. 😊

[@Luna-and-Skylar-Productions]

Where can I find the full lyrics?? I am so grateful you wrote some of them but I truly would love to know them fully. Ideas?

[@saunsuraygovere1282]

thank you

[@tinei011]

The situation in Zimbabwe right now makes this song so poignant. One feels so helpless.

[@peterphillps5368]

Esssh l have goosebumps,and tears filled my eyes. She was a legend ,2022 and her music is still touching hearts. Rest in enternal peace Queen

[@OneloveNortheast]

May your soul rest in peace Chiwoniso you blessed us with your sweet voice!!

[@jtmidzi1]

May God comfort you Chengeto and Chiedza...musacheme.RIP Chiwoniso

[@Sinikatse]

Her signature sound is so meditative and peaceful. Blessed music.

[@tsutomukimura8866]

English translation First phrases Keep silent my children Do not cry whilst I am here I will hold you in own hands Do not cry Keep silent my children Do not cry whilst I am here I will hold you in own hands Do not cry Hey you Hey you Hey you Do not cry Hey you Hey you Hey you Do not cry Second phrases Be quiet Be quiet Be quiet Be quiet my baby Chengeto Mother loves you where you are Keep silent my children Do not cry Be quiet Be quiet Be quiet Be quiet my baby Chiedza You are an angel from heaven Keep silent my children Do not cry Hey you Hey you Hey you Keep silent

[@tinei011]

Wow are sure you're Japanese?

[@hledew5593]

Chiwoniso Chiwoniso, how beautiful your voice is, how you manage to amazingly put a tune together that makes one go deep into one's soul.... love you deeply in 2019 and will still be loving you deeply in 2030!! God knows, you were meant to still be here...

[@newtonjackson652]

Such a beautiful voice. Majestic. She and Kris kristofferson does a super great duet in Norway 2007 at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Recommend everyone to listen to it.

[@peachesincream12]

Best lullaby in the world,,mwana anotonyarara chete akaimbirwa song iyi

[@MrNgoni03]

R.I.P Rebel woman until we meet again, your music will live on to comfort and inspire, if only R.I.P meant Return If Possible

[@MrFunsoke]

I would to hear this in a Movie Soundtrack some day...

[@philpritchardkakoma8750]

Funso Oke Such a perfect soundtrack indeed

[@andreaprovenzano5726]

tiene la letra de la canción?

[@andersontorres5494]

Funso Oke gsywu

[@5tendo]

I used to play this for myself in sad times through school and now I play it for my beautiful daughter named Chiwoniso when she is crying and she instantly calms down

[@yurungai]

Can you tell me wich key is that Mbira, plis?

[@zimbaremabwe]

VaChaminuka masiya muzukurukadzi wenyu airidza gwariva achiparara seiko, Mbuya Nehanda masiya muzukuru wenyu gwenyambira achiparara ari mwana mudiki kudai seiko. Ndinovimba kuti imimi makombhwe nemhondoro dzenyika yedu muchamugamuchira momusunzumadza panzvimbo yake kumhepo ikoko kwatichatevera tese, nekuti kwatiri isusu magwenyambira, Chiwoniso aive ari mambokadzi wenyikayedu aisimudzira chivanhu cheZimbabwe, vakadzi vanoridza mbira muZimbabwe vashoma kwazvo, apa mwari marhwadzisa,RIP Chiwoniso

[@henrietteteixeira8512]

Composer: Chiwoniso lyrics CHINYARARA MWANA WANGU USA CHEME ININDIRIPO NDOKUTORA MUMAOKO ANGU USA CHEME IWE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE USA CHEME IWE SHUUU SHUUU SHUUU SHUUU CHENGETO WANGU AMAI VANOKUDA NDIPO PAUGERE CHINYARARA MWANA WANGU USA CHEME IWE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE USA CHEME IWE SHUUU SHUUU SHUUU SHUUU CHIEDZA WANGU URI NGIROZI REKUDENGA CHINYARARA MWANA WANGU USA CHEME IWE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE USA CHEME IWE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE EHUUWEEE CHINYARARA IWE Translation: Hush my child, do not cry I am here I will take you in my arms do not cry Hush,hush,hush,hush,do not cry Hush,hush,hush,hush,do not cry Shush Shush Shush my Chengeto mom loves you That's where you will stay Hush my child do not cry Shush Shush Shush my Chiedza You are an angel from heaven Hush my child do not cry credits from Circle Songs, released August 1, 2018 Encontrado no site amuahava.bandcamp.com/track/usa-cheme

[@tsutomukimura8866]

I've heard her singing as following, First phrases Chinyarara mwana wangu usa cheme ini diripo Ndokutora mumaoko angu usa cheme Chinyarara mwana wangu usa cheme ini diripo Ndokutora mumaoko angu usa cheme Ehuweee ehuuuwe Ehuweee usa cheme Ehuweee ehuuuwe Ehuweee usa cheme Second phrases Shuu shu shu shu Chengeto wangu Amai vanokuda ndipo paugere Chinyarara mwana wangu usa cheme Shuu shu shu shu Chiedza wangu Uri ngirozi yekudenga Chinyarara mwana wangu usa cheme Ehuweee ehuuwe Ehuweee chinyarara (end) (thanks F.K. & M.C.)

[@youtubecom2705]

Anga ari ngirozi Chiwoniso 💎💎

[@charitychirimuhanzu7519]

A traditional that hits deep down , Im crying whilst listening to this song its so touuching😭😭😭 RIP queen legends never die

[@tinashemashizha8973]

RIP Chiedza

[@nyashysekawawana1002]

reminds me my mum💔💔💔

[@MrWoodlander]

tinozviziva kuti tichatevera..... asi mwari apa matungamidza vana vaduku.... nevaroyi varipo.... chembere dziripo..... matigura kunorira!! Tuku & Biggie Tembo (R.I.P.)

[@rhatyaudrey]

May you continue to R.I.P QUEEN👑. You're irreplaceable

[@fellydadirai5723]

such a beautiful sound everytime i play it i dont want it to end .....

[@malaik9]

ya dont to have to run around naked to get attention,ya dont have to cuss to be listened to,u a wonderful artist chiwoneso hope to hear nw stuff from yu soon

[@philpritchardkakoma8750]

her legacy will surely live on RIP Chichie

[@MegaMutuma]

Sadly missed but never forgotten.Tragic and painful ,you inspired us all RIP

[@DKMiti]

Jan 2022 and am still here

[@youtubecom2705]

This queen. ❤❤❤

[@mrmanuel904]

Still fresh in my memory.

[@TariroFatima]

Am so proud to be your sister, your voice is so amazing I love you soo much.xx

[@mwanaweblack]

what a lullaby , respect, mbira is definitely a magical instrument

[@missydially]

RIP chiwoniso, we will miss you so much

[@derricktakudzwa3487]

twaz a song 4 chengeto ... sweet

[@bernyce16]

This is a beautiful song❤

[@DeaconessDrMrsB]

cant get enough of the song...wish i had met you before your sunset...sob sob

[@eddiedelisio]

CHARLENE RUMBIDZAI N'ANDU usa cheme :/

[@LeapardRockView]

a great track chiwoniso,love your voice

[@patiemollie]

Rest in eternal peace my dear sister

[@somimusic]

sleep peacefully, beautiful bird.

[@carolakinasha2106]

Continue to rest in my dear friend Chi. Tutaonana baadae. Miss so much.♥️♥️♥️

[@agnesschapanga2049]

May Chiedza's soul RIP.so sad

[@candid313]

this is touching..this woman is blessed.

[@KoJolovesAfrica999777]

Lovely tunes 🎉❤❤🎶🎼🥁

[@saunsuraygovere1282]

only a mother would truly understand

[@Danielscottschiffer]

So beautiful... thank you 😍

[@bongekaqhanga5202]

wow,u are blessed.

[@chiedzaregedzai3683]

❤❤❤

[@ralphmuchekesi673]

If any one knows how to play this song please let me know I'm willing to pay

[@LaurieMavesART]

beautiful...

[@daniel23856hh]

❤

[@jambaworukudzo3789]

RIP Queeen👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾

[@godfreymbanga3838]

This is for you Chengeto!!!

[@folkertdejong6974]

I am curious, on what album was this song released? I am trying to find it. It seems not to be on rebel woman.... or on any other record according to the internet.

[@Pazvagwamunhumashokoanowanda]

It's on the Putumayo Kids Presents: African Dreamland compilation album. It was cut as an educative piece to teach children cultures of the world. I hope this helps.

[@timbutler4096]

Putumayo Kids: African Dreamland (2008) - “Usacheme”

[@makanakamakonese6257]

wow!, wow!,wow!!!!

[@MrMorefire3]

Rest in Peace......

[@thulijamela8278]

Padi hari gute RIP Chic

[@flexylexie]

R.I.P Chiwoneso

[@Luna-and-Skylar-Productions]

500th like

[@ZimComFest]

ancient voices

[@Malaika880]

PLEASE HELP :) Zimbabweans: do any of you guys know where I can get a music license for Chiwoniso Maraire's songs?

[@alim3611]

R . I . P

[@nigelmakamba194]

too deep...RIP legend!!

[@fellydadirai5723]

💓💓😍😍

[@keith82245]

Keep quiet my child , don't cry while I'm here , I'll take you in my arms , keep quiet my child , don't cry while I'm here , I'll take you in my arms Don't cry Don't cry Your mother wants you , keep quiet my child , don't cry Keep quiet

[@yurungai5459]

Please wich key??

[@lobajii1]

Can you write down full lyrics?

[@Sighted02]

RIP

[@Blaqrosse]

On what album is this on?

[@fatimaoliver5061]

Anyone speak the language or know a little of the meaning?

[@kooleyk37]

Fatima Oliver its more like cry no more my child.stay calm in my hands.im here for you.

[@tida9804]

look at the top comment..perfect analysis

[@andreaprovenzano5726]

tiene la letra de la canción?

[@fatimaoliver5061]

Help please...would love to get English translation

[@ChicChickChatter]

Hush my child,do not cry I am here I will take you in my arms,do not cry Chorus Hush,hush,hush,hush,do not cry Hush,hush,hush,hush,do not cry Shush Shush Shush my Chengeto mom loves you That's where you will stay???(not exactly sure what she said) Hush my child do not cry Shush Shush Shush my Chiedza You are an angel from heaven Hush my child do not cry

[@MrFunsoke]

Hazel Chenaimoyo Zengeni Thank you!

[@andreaprovenzano5726]

tiene la letra de la canción?

[@chiloenaranja]

+Hazel Chenaimoyo Zengeni Could you write lyrics in the original version ? I would like to sing it to my child. Thank you

[@KAROJENGIBRE]

thaks

[@mayahwe1]

Zorora hako Chiwoniso

[@cougargrrrl]

Can someone translate this song into english?

[@benjaminkilton4525]

it will be hard, try looking for the lyrics and coping them to goggle translator

[@burneit]

I can....

[@byattahganizani775]

Rest in peace Chiwoniso

[@bhjacksonzw]

RIP