Learn Music of Joy’s Songs
The Music of Joy group shares some of the songs that they usually perform at their many concerts in Australia and around the world.
Inanay Gupu Wana (often just called “Inanay”) is a well-known traditional Aboriginal lullaby that originates from the Torres Strait and Yorta Yorta people. The words are sung in Yorta Yorta language (an Aboriginal language from northern Victoria), and it has been passed down through generations as a gentle children’s song. At its heart, Inanay is a comforting lullaby for children. The lyrics use playful, rhythmic sounds (“Inanay gupu wana…”) that are soothing rather than literal. Like many Aboriginal songs, its purpose is connection — between parent and child, people and land, and the passing down of culture through song. “Haida” is an Eastern European folk song with some very simple dancing steps associated with it. It proved to be wildly popular - one highlight was a MOJ performance in Hong Kong with over 1,200 people dancing to “Haida”! [Chords and Video coming soon]
'Inanay Gupu Wana' A Traditional Australian Aboriginal song
Inanay Gupu Wana - Traditional Australian Aboriginal song
Choral - Inanay (1 page, lyrics with chords)
MOJ show movements and sing Inanay
'Haida' An Eastern European folk song
Haida
