25/09/2026
A beautiful convergence of faith, culture, and music.
Eudenice Palaruan’s stunning SSAATTBB piece “Avinu” [Our Father] weaves together the sacred text of The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), sung powerfully in both Hebrew and Filipino. 🇮🇱🇵🇭
What makes this composition truly mesmerizing is its incorporation of Nigun (or Nigunim) singing. Deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, a Nigun is a soulful, wordless melody built on repetitive syllables like ‘Lai-Lai-Lai’ or ‘Dai-Dai-Dai.’
Because it relies on raw emotion rather than words, a Nigun transcends language—serving as a profound prayer, a heartfelt lament, or a soaring cry of victory.
Have you ever sung or experienced the emotional power of a Nigun? Let us know in the comments!