Kalusan or working song is a song that is swiftly disappearing as a tradition because it is barely preserved. It is a song sung in chorus by field workers, by rowing boatmen, or by men sawing lumber. The Kalusan aims to have rhythmic synchronization or unity in the movements of these workers. The content of this song can be about farm work, about rowing or cutting wood and iths rhythm depends on the particular rhythmic demands of the work the song accompanies.
Un as Kayaluhan Solo: Un as kayaluhan, kayaluhan Chorus: Un si payawari, paarinin Solo: Un nuu akma diwiyaaten Solo: Un as paayawa, paalangen Chorus: Un si wayaauat, moonay |
English Translation Yes, Let Us Hurry Yes, let us hurry, let us hurry Yes, we pull the oars with rhythm, so let it be Yes, let it be by rowers like us Yes, we pull the oars with rhythm, Let us pull Yes, the oars, your very oars now |