KITKA: Sabodisho (Georgia)
SABODISHO (PARDON)
A traditional song of healing and forgiveness from Guria, Georgia. Kitka learned this tune from the amazing singers of Georgia’s State Ensemble Basiani
Performed by Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble
Kelly Atkins, Briget Boyle, Shira Cion, Erin Lashnits Herman, Hannah Levy, Janet Kutulas, Maclovia Quintana, Katya Schoenberg, and Lily Storm
Recorded in our homes in the Fall of 2020
“Oh, Batonebi (Lords), please leave this sick child in peace! Oh, noble Batonebi, we scatter violets and roses on your path. Here come the boys in white shirts, oh, noble Batonebi, we scatter violets and roses on your path. A sheep and a herd of goats are on their way. The youngest goat springs into the air. The Batonebi will be pleased, and depart, contented.”
—Translation by Imke McMurthie
"The bat'onebi (Lords of Disease) are spirits who live beyond the Black Sea. They allow parts of their realm to appear in the most diverse corners of the world. They obey a "Highest Lord", who, to test the loyalty of humankind, sends bat'onebi out in all directions. Dissidents are to be killed or enslaved. During the day, the bat'onebi move about on mules. In the evening, they return to the houses of the sick and reside in the bodies of the stricken. Bat'onebi are to be obeyed without question, as resistance only enrages them. Nonetheless, their hearts can be won over with tenderness and caresses; thus it is possible to protect oneself from calamity. Bat'onebi enjoy gentle songs and the bright sound of instrumental music." - Ensemble Mzetamze
Video concept by Lily Storm
Video compilation by John Nilsen, Briget Boyle, and Kelly Atkins
Audio mix and Mastering by eO
Video & Audio produced by Kelly Atkins
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