Xicochi

Xicochi is a motet from the 17th century by Gaspar Fernandes during his creative period in Puebla, New Spain (now Mexico). It is an example of the influence of the indigenous ethnic group of Nahua - then culturally dominant in Central America - to the music of the colonial period. Linda Ronstadt recorded the song for her, released in 2000 album A Merry Little Christmas.

Text

Original Nahuatl

Xicochi, xichochi, Xicochi, xicochi Xicochi conetzintle Xicochi conetzintle Caomiz hui hui xoco angelos me Caomiz hui hui xoco angelos me Caomiz hui hui xoco angelos me In angelos me in angelos me Alleluya Alleluya

Translation

Sleep sleep, Sleep sleep, Sleep, O my child Sleep, O my child The angels are really come to call thee ( in the world) The angels are really come to call thee ( in the world) The angels are really come to call thee ( in the world) Alleluia, alleluia

Source

• Watkins, Timothy D. "Finding Nahua Influence in Spanish Colonial Music. " Rhodes College. Hassell Hall, 2008.

• Song
• Music ( Mexico)