Here are Ten Most Popular Pancocojams Posts That Were Published in 2014

Compiled by Azizi Powell

A total of 1408 posts have been published on this blog since it was launched in 2011. In 2014 I published 432 posts on my pancocojams blog, including this post. To date, pancocojams has had a total of 1,317,472 viewer hits.

This year rather than showcase the posts that I liked the best, I'm showcasing ten posts that were published in 2014 and that have the most viewer hits of all of the posts that were published that year. As indicated in my comments, some of these 2014 posts have more viewer hits than pancocojams' previously top viewer posts.

One video from each of the top five posts* is also included with that post title & hyperlink.

Publishing these links in one post makes it easier for me to enjoy these posts again, and also provides an opportunity for you to check out a some posts that you might have missed.

*One of the videos is actually from Part II of one of these showcased posts.

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LIST OF TEN MOST OFTEN VIEWED 2014 PANCOCOJAMS POSTS
The amount of viewer hits to date for each entry is given in parenthesis after its title.

1. How "Bye Felicia" Became A Popular Catchphrase [20,690]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-bye-felicia-became-popular.html

WARNING: The movie (as well as this scene) includes profanity.

friday clip



HyFlyer988Uploaded on Mar 11, 2007

felisha beggin

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This post has the highest number of viewer hits to date. The second most popular pancocojams post that has received the most views since this blog was first launched is "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/01/right-rhyming-pattern-for-shabooya-roll.html. [published Jan 30, 2012, current total of 16536 hits]

That "Bye Felicia" beat out "The Right Rhyming Pattern For Shabooya Roll Call Verses" in less than one year is surprising to me. But then again, I never know which pancocojams post will "hit" or not.

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2. Stand Battles & The Changing Meaning Of "Majorettes" In African American Culture [8432]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/stand-battles-changing-meaning-of.html

PURPLE DIAMONDS VS DANCING DOLLS



TDABEST2011, Published on Aug 11, 2012
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This post is #3 on the list of pancocojams posts with the most viewer hits since the blog was first launched in August 2011.

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3. The Origins And Meanings Of "Shante You Stay" & "Sashay Away" [7932]

http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-origins-and-meanings-of-shante-you.html

RuPaul's leitmotive: "Sashay away."



Antonio Casto, Published on Oct 20, 2012
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This post is #5 on the list of pancocojams posts with the most viewer hits since the blog was first launched in August 2011. #4 is Che Che Kule - Origin, Lyrics, & Videos http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/03/che-che-kule-origin-lyrics-videos.html [March 12, 2012, 7945]

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4. Seven Gospel Songs From The Emmanuel Singers SCOAN [Nigeria] [4943]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/seven-gospel-songs-from-emmanuel.html

EMMANUEL SINGERS - Oh Holy Spirit



Fans ProphetTBJoshua, Published on Mar 24, 2012

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5. Five Examples of Song Lyrics For "Li'l Liza Jane" (Little Liza Jane) [3585]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/five-examples-of-song-lyrics-for-lil.html

Nina Simone- Little Liza Jane



Achiko Kinkladze, Uploaded on May 5, 2011
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The video is from Part II of that two part series. Part II's link is given in Part I. For the record, that post had 491 viewer hits.

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6. Destined Kids - "Joy Joy Joy", "Emmanuel", and "Big Big God" (lyrics) [3488]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/destined-kids-joy-joy-joy-emmanuel-and.html

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7. What "Reading Someone", "Throwing Shade", & "No Tea No Shade" Mean [2959]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-reading-someone-throwing-shade-no.html

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8. What "Sissy That Walk" Means (with video examples) [2814]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/what-sissy-that-walk-means-with-video.html

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9. Toyin Adebola - "Kabi O Osi O" (Nigerian Gospel) with lyrics [2679]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/toyin-adebola-kabi-o-osi-o-nigerian.html

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10. Bill Cosby Show Hand Clap Segment (I Met My Boyfriend At The Candy Store) [2110]
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/bill-cosby-show-hand-clap-segment-i-met.html

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Seven Trinidadian & Tobagan Parang & Soca Parang Music (Christmas In Trinidad & Tobago)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases seven sound files of Trinidadian and Tobagan Parang & Soca Parang songs. Information about Parang & Soca Parang music is also included in this post. Selected viewer comments are also featured after some of these sound files.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the featured vocalists and thanks to all those who keep Trinidadian & Tobagan Parang and Soca Parang alive.

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INFORMATION ABOUT PARANG MUSIC
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parang
"Parang is a popular folk music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, it was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian, Spanish and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words: parranda, meaning "a spree or fête", and parar meaning "to stop".

In the past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin, Lopinot, and Arima.

A new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang.

Performance
In Trinidad, traditional parang music is largely performed around Christmas time, when singers and instrumentalists (collectively known as the parranderos) travel from house to house in the community, often joined by friends and neighbours family etc. using whatever instruments are to hand. Popular parang instruments include the cuatro (a small, four-string guitar) and maracas (locally known as chac-chacs). Other instruments often used are violin, guitar, claves (locally known as toc-toc), box bass (an indigenous instrument), tambourine, mandolin, bandol, caja (a percussive box instrument), and marimbola (an Afro-Venezuelan instrument). In exchange for the entertainment, parranderos are traditionally given food and drink: pastelle, sorrel, rum and "Ponche Crema" (a form of alcoholic eggnog).

While traditional house-to-house caroling tradition is still practised by some small groups and larger organized groups, modern parang music has also developed a season of staged performances called parang fiestas, held from October through to January each year, culminating in a national parang competition. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin, Lopinot, and Arima."...

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date on YouTube with the oldest dated example given first.

Example #1: Crazy (parang) Yvonne

Andy wong kee, Uploaded on Oct 26, 2008

treat ur wife right
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Selected comments:
ronnie jhagrur, 2013
"awesome soca parang jam ...love it ...DJ RONNIE INT"

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Roger King, 2013
"There is no Christmas without d madman Crazy .... love him too baad !!!"

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Alfred Defreitas, 2013
"yepp love the track make me feel like a child again.................. all d ham n cake ...............miss dem days"

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Apphiaone Writes, 2014
"OLD SCHOOL!!!love it! Island vibes..."

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Example #2: Trinidad parang Marcia Miranda - bring out the ham



Andy wong kee, Uploaded on Nov 1, 2008
classic...i wish i had d vid
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Selected comments:
trinipulse1, 2009
"Lawd!!!...am lovin it .... in d christmas mood already!! Trini christmas is d bes!!"

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Mei Ling Gao, 2009
in reply to trinipulse1
"Lol me too! i cant seem to stop listenin to parang and its not even christmas. It is just makes me feel good [and really hungry too lol] My mum is trini so i grew up with trini xmas. The best!!!"

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jovanna407, 2012
"Its april and im listenig to parang already?"

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Example #3: Sharlene Flores - Parang Soca Fun



TrinidadAndTobago101, Uploaded on Nov 5, 2010

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Example #4: Soca parang SCRUNTER



ScorpioPetey, Uploaded on Nov 18, 2009

I WANT ME SOME portk for me Christmas
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Selected comment:
thegameright, 2011
"I grew up in Maracas Valley. the village of parang and christmas carols.Christmas there was like travelling on your way to heaven. How I wish my children can experience this. Scrunter u r an Icon. I will cherish my childhood memories living in that beautiful place like heaven called the valley."

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tariqdesir, 2011
"ah trini christmas is not a trini christmas without this song..:)"

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Dennisha Rollins, 2011
"Every year me and my play this music while putting up christmas decorations"

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Example #5: Scrunta - Leroy (way your mother gone)



TriniKingDeOriginal's channel, Uploaded on Nov 26, 2008

Scrunta - leroy classic parang
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Selected comments:
Rachael Jones, 2013
"King of soca parang"

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ramsundar bajan, 2013
"trin parang is d best in d hole world and we have d besssssst christmas lol"

sassytrini 868, 2014
"soca parang never gets old ah love it"

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Example #6: Sharlene Flores - Parang Soca Fun



TrinidadAndTobago101 Uploaded on Nov 5, 2010

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Example #7: BARON - IT'S CHRISTMAS (PARANG)



WOTLESS TRINIDADIAN, Published on Dec 1, 2012

CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE,THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS,HOPE YALL ENJOY THIS CLASSIC SONG


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List Of Noteworthy Pancocojams Text Posts (#3)

Edited by Azizi Powell

"Noteworthy Pancocojams text posts" (NPTP) is a new periodic feature that provides hyperlinks to examples of text emphasis pancocojams posts. "Text emphasis" posts are those whose content emphasizes quotes, comments, definitions, and/or lists more than videos. Indeed, these posts may not contain any videos.

"Lyric posts" - posts that focus on examples of the words to songs or the words to rhymes and cheers - are another category of a text emphasis pancocojams posts. However, I'm not including any examples of lyric posts in these noteworthy Pancocojams text posts lists. Examples of those lyric posts can be found by using the tabs below or using the internal search feature.

This NPCP list contains seventeen hyperlinks of Pancocojams posts which were published in 2014. Additional text emphasis posts from 2014 are found in List #1 & #2. These posts are only a sample of pancocojams text emphasis posts that were published in 2014.

I'm compiling these lists as a reminder of these posts and as a way of making them easier to access. The number given in parenthesis indicates the list number for that series.

Of course, what I consider to be a "noteworthy" pancocojams text posts may be different from examples of such posts that you might list. Please let me know in the comment section below which pancocojams text posts you've read that you consider to be noteworthy. Thanks!

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LIST OF NOTEWORTHY PANCOCOJAMS TEXT POSTS (#3)
These titles are given in the order of their posting date and not in any order of preference. The numbers have been assigned for referencing purposes only.

1. The Changing Meaning Of "Banji" (Banjee) - From "Paris Is Burning" to Sharaya J's "Banji" Record
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-changing-meaning-of-banji-banjee.html

2. The Differences Between The Dozens And Reading/Throwing Shade
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-differences-between-dozens-and.html

3. What "One Day Congotay (Congote)" Means
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-one-day-congotay-congote-means.htm

4. What "Reading Someone", "Throwing Shade", & "No Tea No Shade" Mean
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-reading-someone-throwing-shade-no.html

5. The REAL Sources & Meanings of The Saying "Hold My Mule"
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-real-sources-meanings-of-saying.html

6. African Proverbs (information, text examples, and music example)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/03/african-proverbs-information-text.html

7. A Partial List Of African American Play Party Songs
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/african-american-sources-of-various.html

8. What Testify (Giving A Testimony) Means In Church
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/what-testify-giving-testimony-means-in.html

9. The Origins & Meanings Of "Jaffe Joffer" & Other Names From "Coming To America" (with videos)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-origins-meanings-of-jaffe-joffer.html

10. Mame Coumba Bang (Senegalese River Goddess), Information & Comments
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/mame-coumba-bang-senegalese-river.html

11. Linguistic Alert! Another Vernacular Meaning For "Sang" (with videos)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/linguistic-alert-another-verncular.html

12. What Qualities Are Valued In Stomp & Shake Cheerleading?
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/what-qualities-are-valued-in-stomp.html

13. The History & Significance Of The Pan-African Red, Gold, And Green Flags
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-history-significance-of-pan-african.html

14. The History & Meaning Of The Red, Black, And Green Flag
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-history-meaning-of-red-black-and.html

15. Very Old Reference To John Canoe & Aunt Sally Stuffed Figures In The Caribbean
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/very-old-reference-to-john-canoe-aunt.html

16. The Source Of The "Shave And A Hair Cut. Two Bits" Tune
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/thethe-source-of-shave-and-hair-cut-two.html

17. The Devil, Jumbies, And The "Shut De Door"(Keep Out The Devil) Song
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-devil-jumbies-and-shut-de-doorkeep.html

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List Of Noteworthy Pancocojams Text Posts (#2)

Edited by Azizi Powell

"Noteworthy Pancocojams text posts" (NPTP) is a new periodic feature that provides hyperlinks to examples of text emphasis pancocojams posts. "Text emphasis" posts are those whose content emphasizes quotes, comments, definitions, and/or lists more than videos. Indeed, these posts may not contain any videos.

"Lyric posts" - posts that focus on examples of the words to songs or the words to rhymes and cheers - are another category of a text emphasis pancocojams posts. However, I'm not including any examples of lyric posts in these noteworthy Pancocojams text posts lists. Examples of those lyric posts can be found by using the tabs below or using the internal search feature.

This NPCP list contains ten hyperlinks of Pancocojams posts which were published in 2014. Additional text emphasis posts from 2014 are found in List #1 & #3. These posts are only a sample of pancocojams text emphasis posts that were published in 2014.

I'm compiling these lists as a reminder of these posts and as a way of making them easier to access. The number given in parenthesis indicates the list number for that series.

Of course, what I consider to be a "noteworthy" pancocojams text posts may be different from examples of such posts that you might list. Please let me know in the comment section below which pancocojams text posts you've read that you consider to be noteworthy. Thanks!

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LIST OF NOTEWORTHY PANCOCOJAMS TEXT POSTS (#2)
These titles are given in the order of their posting date and not in any order of preference. The numbers have been assigned for referencing purposes only.

1. The Origins & Meanings Of The Word "Sambo"
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-origin-meanings-of-word-sambo-means.html

2. The History And Meaning Of The Chant "No Justice, No Peace"
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-history-and-meaning-of-chant-no.html

3. Singing Spirituals Using 19th Century Black Dialect
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-i-dont-like-use-of-19th-century.html

4. The Racist Roots Of The "Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed" Chant
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-racist-roots-of-five-little-monkeys.html

5. The Use Of "Mama" & "Papa" In The Congo To Refer To Non-Parents
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-use-of-mama-papa-in-congo-to-refer.html

6. Black Talk: Excerpt From "Sez Who? Hip Hop Nation: A Scholar's View"
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-use-of-mama-papa-in-congo-to-refer.html

7. What Does Mayaya Lasinki Mean? (information, opinions, videos, & lyrics)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-does-mayaya-lasinki-mean.html

8. How "Bye Felicia" Became A Popular Catchphrase
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-bye-felicia-became-popular.html

9. What "Sissy That Walk" Means (with video examples)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/what-sissy-that-walk-means-with-video.html
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This post is an exception to the "text emphasis" category in that it also includes a large number of videos.

10. World of Warcraft 's Leeroy Jenkins & Black American Names & Memes
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/05/leeroy-jenkins-black-american-names.html

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List Of Noteworthy Pancocojams Text Posts (#1)

Edited by Azizi Powell

"Noteworthy Pancocojams text posts" (NPTP) is a new periodic feature that provides hyperlinks to examples of text emphasis pancocojams posts. "Text emphasis" posts are those whose content emphasizes quotes, comments, definitions, and/or lists more than videos. Indeed, these posts may not contain any videos.

"Lyric posts" - posts that focus on examples of the words to songs or the words to rhymes and cheers - are another category of a text emphasis pancocojams posts. However, I'm not including any examples of lyric posts in these noteworthy Pancocojams text posts lists. Examples of those lyric posts can be found by using the tabs below or using the internal search feature.

This NPCP list contains ten hyperlinks of Pancocojams posts which were published in 2014. Additional text emphasis posts from 2014 are found in List #2 & #3. These posts are only a sample of pancocojams text emphasis posts that were published in 2014.

I'm compiling these lists as a reminder of these posts and as a way of making them easier to access. The number given in parenthesis indicates the list number for that series.

Of course, what I consider to be a "noteworthy" pancocojams text posts may be different from examples of such posts that you might list. Please let me know in the comment section below which pancocojams text posts you've read that you consider to be noteworthy. Thanks!

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LIST OF NOTEWORTHY PANCOCOJAMS TEXT POSTS (#1)
These posts' titles are given in the order of their posting date and not in any order of preference. The numbers have been assigned for referencing purposes only.These titles are given in the order of their posting date and not in any order of preference. The numbers have been assigned for referencing purposes only.

1. From Freedom To Justice: Changes In African American Protest Terminology & Strategies
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/12/changes-in-african-american-protest.html

2. What Did Darren Wilson Mean When He Said That Michael Brown Jr Was Like Hulk Hogan?
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/11/what-did-darren-wilson-mean-when-he.html

3. "Yoruba Names And Their Meanings" by Fela Sowande
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/11/yoruba-names-and-their-meeanings-by.html

4. "I Am A Liberian, Not A Virus" Video, Hashtag, & Comments
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-am-liberian-not-virus-video-hashtag.html

5. Definitions & Examples Of The Rastafari Word "Iley"
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/definitions-examples-of-rastafari-word.html

6. Jamaican Patois & Rasta Talk In YouTube Comments About Jah Bouk's Videos
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/jamaican-patois-rasta-talk-in-youtube.html

7. What "smh" REALLY Means (information & examples) Part I
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-smh-really-means-information.html
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I'd also include Part II of this series in this noteworthy list. Its link is given in Part I.

8. My Comments About A "Black People Talking White" Video
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/comments-about-black-people-talking.html

9. What "Nana" Means In Akan Culture & The Use Of The Word In Jamaican Maroons & By African Americans
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/what-nana-means-in-akan-culture-its-use.html

10.Words For Father & Mother In Various African Languages (A-L)
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/09/words-for-father-mother-in-various.html
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I'd also include Part II of this series in this noteworthy list. Its link is given in Part I.

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"Noel" by Todd Smith, Brad Holmes, arranger (videos & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases two performances of "Noel", also known as "African Noel" by is described as an African spiritual and is said to be "by Todd Smith" and Brad Holmes, arranger. However, according to the comments by the choir's director (Brad Holmes?) that are given toward the end of the video given as Example #2 below, this song comes from the Congo and is in the Tshiluba language. I believe that "the Congo" refers to The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Given these comments, my guess is that this song was composed by an American who used Congolese lyrics. The Congolese lyrics and English translations are included in this post.

This song shouldn't be confused with the Christmas song "Sing Noel" ("African Noel"). A pancocojams post of that song can be found at http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/12/sing-noel-african-noel-videos-lyrics.html.

The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer and the arranger of this song. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post, and thanks also to the singers and musicians who are featured in the video. And thanks to the publisher of these videos on YouTube.

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LYRICS: NOEL ("African Noel")
(Todd Smith), Brad Holmes, arranger

Noel, Noel
Yesu me kwisa ku zinga ti beto
Noel,Noel
Yesu me kwisa ku zinga ti beto

Kana nge zola ku zaba mwana
Nge fwiti kwisa ku fukama
Kana nge zola ku zaba mwana
Nge fwiti kwisa ku fukama

Translation:
Noel, Noel
Jesus has come to live with us
Noel, Noel
Jesus has come to live with us

If you want to know the child
You have to come kneel
If you want to know the child
You have to come kneel

Source: Nihal Alfred, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1JFj0RlAO8x [viewer comment]

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SHOWCASE VIDEO:
Example #1: "Noel" (arr. Brad Holmes) - Millikin University Choir



MillikinUniversity Choir, Uploaded on Oct 13, 2010


The first version of this arrangement of an African song by Todd Smith. The Millikin University Choir live (2005).
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Millikin University is located in Decatur, Illinois. (United States)

Here's some information about Todd Smith:
From http://www.penders.com/product_info.php/24019171/noel?products_id=24019171
"Noel is an African spiritual by Todd Smith, arranged by Brad Holmes.
Dr. Holds [sic] holds the DMA in choral conducting from Arizona State Univeristy. He has been Director of Choral Activities at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois since 1991. He is the conductor University Choir and Concert Choir (freshmen mixed ensemble) and teachers conducting and choral methods. He is a frequent guest conductor for festivals and clinics throughout the USA."...

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Here's some information about Brad Holmes:
From https://www.millikin.edu/academics/cfa/som/Pages/FacultyandStaff.aspx
"Brad Holmes holds the DMA in choral conducting from Arizona State University. Director of Choral Activities at Millikin since 1991, Dr. Holmes leads a staff of five conductors who work with 300 singers. In addition to directing the University Choir, he teaches conducting and choral methods. His extensive guest-conducting schedule includes engagements throughout the United States in district festivals, ACDA honor choirs, church music clinics and All-State choirs."...

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Example #2: African Noel by Brad Holmes



Wlwchoirs Uploaded on May 9, 2009

All State Honors Choir
Directed by Andre Thomas
performing at the MSVMA
Michigan Youth Arts Festival
May 9, 2009

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"Sing Noel" (African Noel) videos & lyrics

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post presents three videos of the song "Sing Noel" ("African Noel").

Lyrics to two arrangements of "Sing Noel" are found below. In addition, the summary statement to the video given as Example #2 includes information about how to say "Merry Christmas" in various African languages.

Note that "Sing Noel" ("African Noel") shouldn't be confused with the Christmas song entitled "Noel" which is also known as "African Noel" by Todd Smith, Brad Holmes, arranger. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/12/sing-noel-african-noel-videos-lyrics.html for that post.

I'm doubtful if "Sing Noel" ("African Noel") is a traditional African song. I think that it may be a contemporary adaptation of the traditional French Christmas carol "Noel Nouvelet" ("Sing We Now Of Christmas"). For reasons of comparison, the Addendum to this post includes lyrics for and a video example of the traditional French Christmas carol "Noel Nouvelet" ("Sing We Now Of Christmas").

The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer/s and the arrangers of this song. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post, and thanks also to the singers and musicians who are featured in the videos. And thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.

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LYRICS: SING NOEL (AFRICAN NOEL), Version #1
Andre J. Thomas, arranger

Chorus:
Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel (4X)
Sing we all Noel! (2X)
O sing! (Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel) (2X)

Oh come ye people. Gather near
to hear the news of good cheer.
About the King of Kings, the Lamb of God
Who is born this day in Bethleham.
Sing Noel!

Chorus

Source: various videos

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LYRICS: SING NOEL (AFRICAN NOEL), Version #2

Chorus:
Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel (4X)
Sing we all Noel! (2X)
O sing! (Sing Noel, sing Noel, Noel, Noel) (2X)

Jesus, King of Israel,
God with us Emmanuel,
The Prince of Peace, Almighty God
Is born today in Bethlehem!

[Repeat from the beginning]

Source: My transcription from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiqNQzWEa9k [video with words imposed on the screen.]
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I'm interested in learning more about "Sing Noel" ("African Noel"). For instance, when was it first sung and is it an adaptation of the French carol "SIng We Now Of Christmas'? If you know information about this song, please share it in the comment section below. Thanks!

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FEATURED VIDEOS

Example #1: Choir African Noel




David Hill, Uploaded on Dec 17, 2008

arr. Andre J. Thomas. 2008 Dec 12 Dr. Greg Knauf, director

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Example #2: Sing Noel - African Christmas Song (HD)



NorthPoleChristmas, Uploaded on Jul 30, 2009

"Sing Noël" by The Marionettes Chorale & The Marionettes Youth Chorale
♫ Santa dedicates this to the many different cultural traditions of Christmas. He wishes you all a Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas. (This is part of a series of videos that inform children about Christmas traditions and cultural differences in the way this holiday is celebrated around the world.) No copy infraction intended on my videos. Thanks for watching!

People celebrate Christmas in diverse ways throughout different parts of the world. If you know of a Christmas song, that is specific to your country, please share it with us where Elf Lollipop Leroux can create a video for everyone to enjoy. Take care and Merry Christmas!


How to Say Merry Christmas:

In Akan (Ghana):
Afishapa

In Zimbabwe:
Merry Kisimusi

In Afrikaans (South Africa):
Geseënde Kersfees

In Zulu (South Africa):
Sinifisela Ukhisimusi Omuhle

In Swazi (Swaziland):
Sinifisela Khisimusi Lomuhle

In Sotho (Lesthoto):
Matswalo a Morena a Mabotse

In Swahili (Tanzania, Kenya):
Kuwa na Krismasi njema

In Amharic (Ethiopia):
Melkam Yelidet Beaal

In Yoruba (Nigeria):
E ku odun, e hu iye' dun!

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Example #3: Sing Noel-African Noel LRCA Choir



cdg127, Uploaded on Aug 21, 2010

2009 Warrior Choir sing part of African Noel

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ADDENDUM: SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS (French carol)

Sing We All Noel with Lyrics - French Christmas Carol ( Noel Nouvelet fr )




bobf72450, Published on Dec 15, 2013

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LYRICS: SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS

Version 2

Words: Noel Nouvelet, Traditional French, 15th Century
English Traditional Carol, 17-18th Century
Translator Unknown

Tune: Noel Nouvelet, French Traditional, 15th Century.

1. Sing we now of Christmas,
Noel sing we here.
Hear our grateful praises
To the Babe so dear.

Chorus:
Sing We Noel, the King is Born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!

2. Angels called to shepherds,
"Leave your flocks at rest;
Journey forth to Bethl’hem
Find the Lamb-kin blest." Chorus

3. In the stall they found Him;
Joseph and Mary mild
Seated ‘round the manger,
Watching the holy Child. Chorus

4. From the eastern country
Came the kings afar,
Bearing gifts to Bethl’hem,
Guided by a star. Chorus

5. Gold and myrrh they took there,
Gifts of greatest price;
There was ne’er a stable
So like paradise. Chorus

Source: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/sing_we_now_of_christmas2.htm

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