The Musical Neni

For the neni who loves music, this bundle celebrates new and timeless songs from local songwriters including master storyteller and Kåntan CHamorita singer Clotilde Castro Gould; esteemed recording artist Johnny Sablan; and fresh and talented voices like Pedro Blas. Included in these bundles are children’s books that celebrate the importance of musical tradition in CHamoru culture.

Each bundle comes with a free tote bag.

$60 $45

I Wonder Where the Yellow Went

I Anonsio-Hu (My Declaration)

I Lalai I Bilembaotuyan

I Mambiha Na Tiempo

Book Descriptions

I Wonder Where the Yellow Went

“Kånta Babui” is a popular CHamoru song recorded by the late Mike Laguaña. It is a beloved kassi na kånta (teasing song) about a farmer’s extreme dedication to his pigs. The song celebrates CHamoru ranching traditions and CHamoru humor. The CHamoru lyrics presented in the book have been edited to align with Guåhan’s official orthography. The English translations provided are not direct translations. They have been revised to better reflect the spirit of the song.

The Kantan CHamoru Children’s Books Series was made possible through a grant from the Office of the Governor (grant #C210600600).

I Anonsio-hu
“I Anonsio-hu” is a CHamoru reggae song written by Pedro Blas. It represents a wave of CHamoru music committed to uplifting the CHamoru people and culture. The song title and CHamoru lyrics presented in the book have been edited to align with Guåhan’s official orthography. The English translations provided are not direct translations. They have been revised to better reflect the spirit of the song.

Watch the music video for “I Anonsio-hu” here: https://youtu.be/OWxy-gPL-lE.

The Kantan CHamoru Children’s Books Series was made possible through a grant from the Office of the Governor (grant #C210600600).

I Lalai i Bilembaotuyan
I Lalai i Bilembaotuyan is the loving story of a young girl, Lalai, and her grandfather, Tåtan Bihu. Tåtan Bihu is one of the few remaining people that knows how to play the bilembaotuyan, a unique CHamoru instrument that makes a beautiful sounds. Through his teachings, Lalai learns about patience, hard work, and overcoming the challenges of learning how to play a new instrument. When tragedy strikes and Tåtan Bihu passes away, Lalai uses the bilembaotuyan to share her grandfather's life-long lessons with those around her, showing them that music is played with the heart and given with love from one generation to the next.