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Don't Cry

from Creation Story by John-Carlos Perea

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I learned this song from Dr. Barney Hoehner in the mid-1990s. I continue to sing it to honor his living legacy.

lyrics

Oyáte kiŋháŋ ċéyapi-sni yelo hey
-- (People the cry-not)
Náŋĥċi ni (he) wáuwelo hey
-- ( As of yet I am alive)
Waċí wiċáša
-- (Dancer man)
Hey heya hey heya uwelo
-- (It is said, it is said, I am coming)

Paraphrase: Folks, don’t cry for me, I’m still alive and dancing. It is said I am coming.

Translation by Dirk Alphin

credits

from Creation Story, released March 4, 2014
Elliot Humberto Kavee: drum set
John-Carlos Perea: vocals, Native American flute

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John-Carlos Perea Seattle, Washington

Bassist, singer, cedar flutist, composer

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