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I’m a first generation Iranian American, born by the Caspian Sea in Gilan, where we speak Gilaki a sweet, soulful dialect that holds a deep place in my heart.
After 43 years, I returned to my birth town and was heartbroken to see that many in the new generation no longer speak Gilaki. It’s fading.
So I decided to do something about it. I’m creating an album called
HOME + LAND
America, my home.
Gilan, my land.
Seven songs all in Gilaki.
Song 2: Eshaleh
Music and performance: Jayce
Produced by: Patrick Aguirre
My hope is that, if young generation see us singing and dancing, they’ll feel the beauty of Gilaki dialect, and speak it with pride.
Eshaleh!!! is an energetic Gilaki dance song, journey to the old Gilan,
Erooz boshom Konosskaleh
(اِروز بوشم کنس‌کاله)
I went to the konoss (pair) farm,
Where boys and girls meet on picking days.
Konoss becham eprah prah
(کنس بچم اپره پِرَه)
I picked a lot of Konoss,
Filling my hands with its sweet fruit.
Edaneh me dahan dakateh
(اِدانه مه دهان دا کاته)
One fell into my mouth,
Its taste melting on my tongue.
Me dahaneh ab dakateh
(مه دهانه آب دا کاته)
My mouth watered instantly,
Longing for more of its sweetness.
Elahee tea mareh bemerah
(الهی تا مره بمره)
Oh, may fate take me away,
If I can’t have what my heart desires.
Me deleh garareh be geerah
(مه دله قراره بگیره)
My heart aches for peace,
But restlessness lingers inside.
Amoot daram boranah
(عموت دارم بورانه)
I have an uncle who calls for me,
Telling me stories of old.
Chmpsh daram sorana
(چمش دارم سُرانه)
And an aunt who sings me lullabies,
Her voice soothing like a gentle breeze.
Barareh khob darameh
(براره خوب دارمه)
I have a kind-hearted brother,
Always watching over me.
Hatchin beroon narameh
(هاچین برون نارمه)
I won’t step outside,
Not unless I have to.
Ageh beroon baramah
(اگه برون بارمه)
If I do step out,
Dahta aross geramah
(دَخته عروس گِرمه)
I might just find myself a bride.
Handanamh handanam
(هندانم هندانم)
I smile, I laugh,
Hiding the excitement in my heart.
Very beshim Konosskaleh
(وری بشیم کنس‌کاله)
Let’s go again to Konosskaleh,
Where joy and love bloom.
Beyah besheem Konosskaleh
(بیا بشیم کنس‌کاله)
Come, let’s go together,
Back to the farm of sweet memories.
Eshaleh eshaleh khosha
(اشاله اشاله خوشه)
May happiness be ours tonight,
Under the golden moonlight.
Namzad bazy amshab
(نامزاد بازی امشب)
Tonight, we play the lovers’ game,
Whispering sweet words in the dark.
Erooz boshom Konosskaleh
(اِروز بوشم کنس‌کاله)
I went to the Konoss farm,
Where love and laughter fill the air.
Konoss becham E-pareh pareh
(کنس بچم اِپره پَره)
I picked Konoss, so many, so full,
Yet my heart remains hungry for more.
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