Saleum
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"Saleuëm" is used as a welcoming song, greeting guests and visitors of Aceh.[1][3] The word "saleuëm" (Jawoë: سلام; pronounced [salɯ(ə)m]) can be translated as "greetings" or a prayer for safety.[4] saleuëm may also refer to the Arabic phrase "As-salamu alaykum", a common Muslim greeting, which is present in the song's lyrics. The song "Saleuëm" is one of the many results of Islamic influence in Acehnese culture.[1]
"Saleuëm" is thought to originate from the Samudera Pasai Sultanate, used as a tool for preaching Islam.[1]
Renditions
| "Saleum" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Community of Nyawöung | |
| from the album Album Aceh: Nyawöung | |
| Language | Acehnese |
| Genre | Traditional |
| Songwriter | Unknown |
| Lyricist | Mukhlis |
"Saleuëm" was popularised by the Community of Nyawöung, being listed as the first track in their 2000 album Album Aceh: Nyawöung. the rendition of the song was sung by Mukhlis.[5][6]
Other notable renditions
- Acehnese folk singer and songwriter, Rafly Kande, sung the song as his performance at the 2014 Jakarta Melayu Festival.
- On 9th November, 2015, Budi Doremi sung the song during his concert in Banda Aceh.