Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#51

51. Salamu Maria (March 25 or August 15)

1 Salamu Maria, ee mama,
Salamu, salamu Maria, Maria;
(Hail Mary, Oh mother,
Hail, hail Mary, Mary;)

2 Umejaa neema, ee mama.
Salamu, salamu Maria, Maria.
(Full of grace oh mother,
Hail, hail Mary, Mary.)

Text Information

• First Line: Salamu Maria, ee mama ( Hail Mary, Oh mother)
• Title: Salamu Maria (March 25 or August 15)
• Language: African; English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Black Saints
• Source: African Folk Hymn

Tune Information

• Name: [Salamu Maria, ee mama]
• Key: G Major
• Source: African melody