O Ina Ni Keke (SSAA)

O Ina Ni Keke is a North Sulawesi traditional song written by R. C. Hardjosubroto. This song's literal meaning is about a mother (Ina) who goes to Manado city to buy some cakes, but her daughter (Keke) asked for the cakes when it has already sold out. Many interpret this song as the unconditional love from a mother to her daughter, a love that is unreciprocated until it was too late. This setting takes place in an empty beach, full of nostalgia. It should be performed with much expression, but it should sound light and warm with not too much vibrato.

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