Davide Catena

A dad who grew up in the oratory, where I now try to lend a hand in various activities, including playing the organ. In 2002, I created katena.it with the idea of gathering everything related to the oratory and the education of young children—a meeting point to exchange ideas and stay in touch with people I met during my diocesan and Youth Ministry experiences. Today, the website has become a collection of songs, melodies, and nursery rhymes, with a constant effort to trace their origins and stories.

Aguni

Aguni (or Agunni) is a scout song that resembles a Native American dance. Used mostly in Italy, I found it in Spanish-speaking Central-South American countries with the title “Aguni guni sha“, albeit with some minor variations. Not being an Italian text, and given its limited diffusion, I thought it was likely that it derives from […]

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A ram sam sam

“A Ram Sam Sam” is a nursery rhyme indicated as originating in Morocco, sung in the local dialect. It is now widespread all over the world with slight differences in pronunciation and gestures. The first recorded version is by the musical group “The Spinners” who included a version of the song on their 1964 Folk

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123456 ciao!

Fast rock rhythm song that can be used as a welcome or goodbye during a meeting or activity. Lyrics You can add verses when used as an opening greeting: Vieni anche tu a far festa con noi,vieni anche tu a far festa con noi,vieni anche tu a far festa con noi,vieni anche tu a far

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