About
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Born in Uganda, East Africa, Peter Claver Ajer is a singer, song writer and "adungu" (northern Ugandan harp) player who combines this traditional African instrument with modern instruments. Singing in Lango and Italian, his music addresses social issues that face the world today with a strong call towards a more peaceful world. I find inspiration all around me. I try to make my music representative of myself and my generation. I love the places that most people don't give a second glance.
Dr. Peter Claver Ajer
Dr. Peter Claver Ajer is a scholar in biblical studies (New Testament and Early Christianity) and political science (Peace and Conflict Studies). His works utilizes historical-criticism, postcolonial approaches, social-science criticism, and African biblical hermeneutics. Check out his book, The Death of Jesus and the Politics of Place in the Gospel of John.
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Music library
CHE SIA PACE SULLA TERRA - WEK KUC BED I LOBO (MAY THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH)
Tracks (click track name to hear samples of africa song on cdbaby store)
1. Introduction
These are introductory words in Italian, expressing my wish, which is also the main theme in the album: My dream is of a world where peace prevails.
2. Gum Acan pe Kwok (The Blessing of a Poor Person Never Spoils)
This is a Lango proverb which indicates that this fortune or blessing arrives at the right moment and nobody can block it. The poor person represents anyone in any disturbing situation. The proverb gives a message of hope to people at moments of suffering. At the proper time, their blessing will overcome the difficulties and instead enjoy the blessing that never spoils. In a nutshell, “Be patient, good times are certainly coming.”
3. Lobona Uganda (My Country Uganda)
The song is in honour of my Uganda. Uganda is commonly known as “The Pearl of Africa” because of its beauty and especially because of the emerald green landscapes. In this song I refer to Uganda as my father and mother, and recognise that its soil has fed me with foods natural and planted. Yet, I lament the fact that the pearl of Africa has become the land of unending wars. I call upon fellow Ugandans to be instruments of peace. It is my prayer and dream that the pearl of Africa shall have peace and shine again.
4. Amolatar District
Amolatar is a district in Northern Uganda, named after its chief town. Once a part of Lira District, Amolatar was created in 2005 as an independent geographical and administrative region. This song hails the new district, my home district, here described as a human being with a father, mother, brothers and sisters, cousins, etc. Lake Kyoga, represented as the mother, is recognised as the major source of nourishment and income for the people of Amolatar.
5. Oreme Maria (Hail Mary)
In honour of the Virgin Mary we sing, “hail Mary full of grace,” following the biblical story of the annunciation until incarnation, thanking her for her “yes response” to be mother of Jesus Christ.
6. Lira Lira (Cassava Beer)
The Lango tribe in northern Uganda produces an alcoholic beverage, with cassava as the basic ingredient, commonly known in Uganda as “lira lira.” While this beer is famous, misuse of it has ruined the lives of many people. The lyrics say “drink with caution.”
7. Note en Teko (Unity is Strength)
“Unity is Strength” is a common saying that invites people to think about the well-being of each other and the community. Despite our many differences, we need to cooperate for the common good. Dangers to unity and development like hatred, prejudice, jealousy, selfishness and segregation should give way to cooperation, so that our lives are like the heavenly light that shines in the world.
8. Ayee Obanga Acel (I believe in One God)
This articulates an act of faith: “I believe in one God.”
9. Lon a ling a linga (The Quiet Guy)
“Lon a ling a linga” is the quiet guy who is planning many bad things in his silence. He never speaks and displays reserved and bashful behaviour at a drinking party, while planning to sleep with other men’s wives. The lyrics are partly traditional to the Lango people. The story of "the quiet guy" calls to mind the inequality of women. The lyrics therefore ask God to bless my sister. My sister represents the women whose voices are not heard. I have enjoyed the privileges of being a man in a patriarchal society, it is time I am no longer the focus and my sister receives the dignity and respect she deserves.
10. Kiti do (Mistreating Me!)
“Kiti do” is a cry of a suffering person. The one who inflicts the pain is portrayed as laughing at the crying person. The message to the bad guy is to stop taunting.
11. Acan dang dano (A Poor Person is also Human)
The lyrics describe a rich man and a poor man, looking very different in life, but looking the same when they are only bones.
12. Binu oyot
The lyrics of this song translate as: "You are invited to hurry and listen to the good news from God, the Word that leads to eternal life!"
13. Che sia Pace Sulla Terra – Wek Kuc Bed i Lobo (May there Be Peace on Earth)
This is a song of benediction for the four angles of the world, or the four directions of north, west, east and south. The lyrics include "let there be no more bloodshed but instead sweat and songs of joy as we produce and enjoy fruits of the earth."