Songs

Bati Bato is inspired by a traditional one-line nursery rhyme in Eastern Surit, commonly sung in Assyrian villages across Northern Mesopotamia—now present-day Northeast Iraq, Khabur Syria, and Southeast Turkey. Song was fully written and composed by the well-known Poet Admon Gabrial.

"Faro" is a song that will hit home. It has a sweet melody and a relatable lyrics that show the love and care of the family in the old days in a cold mountainous areas, where a big portion of the Surit and Surayt speakers lived, such as Tur-Abdin and Hakkari mountains.

Fun Action Song for Kids! 🎶✨ A lively and exciting song that encourages kids to move, dance, and have fun! Join the action, enjoy the rhythm, and spread happiness through movement and dance! 🎵💃🕺🎉

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this enchanting carol of "Angels We Have Heard on High" performed in the beautiful Syriac language. This timeless carol comes alive with its rich heritage and heartfelt melodies, connecting the spirit of the season with ancient traditions. Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of faith and culture, as the lyrics glorify the birth of Christ and the angels' proclamation of peace and goodwill.

In this interactive and engaging children's song, kids will learn basic movements and directions in Syriac, such as moving their hands, feet, and head while following the lyrics and tune. They'll also learn words like "up," "down," "left," and "right," which will help them develop their language skills and spatial awareness. The video features colorful visuals and playful animations, making learning fun and enjoyable. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this song is a great way to introduce kids to the Syriac language and help them develop their coordination and motor skills.

Dive into 'ܢܶܚܬ̤ܰܬ݂ ܪܰܝّܰܐ' (It is Raining) 🌧️☂️ a charming original kids' song in the Malouli Syriac dialect, Suryon! Written with passion by Mr. George Zarour, an indigenous speaker، teacher, and a writer of Suryon (ܣܪܝܘܢ). This melody celebrates the beauty of raindrops in its natural environment in Maloula. Experience the joy of this unique creation in the Malouli Western Neo-Aramaic language! 🎶✨

"Welcome to our animated children's song about the fun and importance of cleaning, featuring the beautiful language of Syriac (Eastern Surit/Sureth and Western Surayt/Turoyo). In this catchy and upbeat song, our adorable characters demonstrate how cleaning can be a fun and rewarding activity for children. From tidying up their toys to helping with household chores, our characters show that cleaning is not only important, but can also be enjoyable. And what better way to learn this message than through the beautiful and ancient language of Syriac? Our song not only teaches children the importance of keeping their surroundings clean, but also introduces them to a unique and fascinating language with a rich history and culture."

"I am the Dinosaur" is a fun and educational animated music video produced by BET KANU, perfect for children of all ages. The song is now available in the Syriac (Surit/Surayt) language, making it more accessible for children who speak this language. Watch as colorful dinosaurs come to life on screen, singing and dancing along to the familiar melody of the song. Parents and teachers alike will love this video as an entertaining and engaging resource for teaching children about different types of dinosaurs. BET KANU's "I am the Dinosaur" in Syriac is a must-watch for any child who loves dinosaurs, music, and learning. So don't wait, click play and sing along with us, we are the dinosaurs!

"Tiri Tiri Ya Asfura" is a classic Arabic song made in 1983, sang by the legendary Lebanese singer Majda Al Roumi, written by by the Lebanese Poet Joseph Abi Daher, and composed by the Lebanese Musician Ehsaan Al-Munther. The song was performed again by the child singer Nadina in the Zecchino d'Oro Italian Festival, and the song won the golden Medallion for best lyrics for children songs. BET KANU is proud to be able to present the song in two dialects of the Syraic Aramaic language, the old and indigenous language of Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.

BET KANU's first song in Malouli Syraic, the Western Aramaic dialect of Maloula (Also, Bakha & Jubbadin). The song was written by the esteemed Poet George Zarour from Maloula, Syria, and the melody was composed by the Assyrian Folk Musician, from Alqush, Iraq, Wadhah Esau. This delightful tune captures the playful dynamics between a cunning cat and two clever birds. With catchy melodies and charming animations, 'The Two Birds Song' is a humorous ode to the timeless game of cat and bird, sure to bring laughter and joy to children and families alike.

"Tick Tock, I’m a Little Cuckoo Clock" is a song designed to help children learn to tell time. BET KANU is presenting this song in Syriac in both Surayt (Western) and Surit (Eastern) dialects. The video features a colorful and engaging visual representation of various cuckoo clocks and the different times of day, accompanied by a catchy song that teaches kids how to read the clock and identify different times. The overall aim of "Tick Tock" is to make learning to tell time in Syriac fun and accessible for young children. This is a very valuable educational song that can be used in school and each time can be printed by teachers or parents and have kids practice it.

Introduce your kids to the “Drink Milk” animated song, in both Eastern (Surit) and Western Syriac (Surayt), based on the popular Arabic classic song "Ya Atfal Ya Hilween Eshrabu El Haleeb"! 🥛🎶 Colorful scenes and a catchy melody make learning about milk’sbenefits a joy. From strong bones to healthy growth, each verse highlights its advantages. Watch as your little ones sing along, learning valuable lessons about milk drinking. Subscribe now for this entertaining and educational experience! Let's drink milk and grow strong together! 🌟🥛 #BETKANU #Easter #Aramaic #Assyrian #Chaldean #Surayt #Surit #Syriac #Children #Kids #lullaby

Rain Rain' is here! Now in Eastern Syriac (Surit) and Western Syriac (Surayt) dialects! Join us on this adventure where kids try to stop the rain, eager to celebrate the Akitu festival outdoors! Let's sing, dance, and cheer together, hoping for clear skies and festive fun! ️

An international modern song that introduces to kids some of the nature’s tiny creatures, while describing them in a rhythmic way to have an easy association for children to identify each creature. This song can be also used as a musical play in which kids can partake.

Introducing the newest children's animated song about flavors, brought to you in Surit and Surayt for the first time by BET KANU! This fun and interactive video is perfect for kids of all ages, and features catchy lyrics that teach about different flavors and the foods that come with them. From sweet to sour, spicy to savory, this song is sure to get your taste buds tingling! With colorful animation and engaging lyrics, this video is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. So tune in, sing along, and learn about the delicious world of flavors with BET KANU's latest animated song!

A famous international song reaching kids the numbers and counting them down from ten to none. This is very suitable for young children leaning the basic numbers. The song has limited words and vocabulary and mainly focusing on numbers. Parents or teachers can start from any number to make it easy for children to learn. They could start from 10, 5, or even 3 down to zero.

This fun and educational song will help your child learn the 12 months of the year in Surit and Surayt dialects of the Syriac language in a catchy and memorable way. From January to December, this song will help your child remember the order of the months and the special events and holidays that occur in each one. With a catchy tune and lively animation, this song is perfect for young children who are just beginning to learn about the calendar and the passing of time. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this song is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! So sit back, relax, and enjoy our animated children's song about the months of the year. Your child will be singing along in no time!

BET KANU Christmas Songs Collection - 2023 This is the first BET KANU Christmas songs collections. This collection has the first 6 Christmas carols done by BET KANU. Play the collection and enjoy dancing the night away with our brand new collection in Surit (Eastern Syriac) & Surayt (Western Syriac)! Here's what awaits you: 🎄 Beloved Christmas classics that'll have you humming along in no time! 🦾 Powerful vocals and vibrant music that'll lift your spirits and fill you with joy! ✨ Festive visuals and animations that'll bring the magic of Christmas to your screen! 🎁 The perfect gift for your loved ones who cherish their Syriac heritage! BET KANU Songs: Santa Claus is Coming to Town Deck the Halls Today is New Years We Three Kings Il est né le divin enfant We Wish you a Merry Christmas #Assyrian #Syriac #Christmas #Music #HolidaySpirit #MerryChristmas #BETKANU

🔔 Get ready to jingle all the way with our merry and bright video, designed to make this Christmas season extra special for your little ones. Don't miss out on the magical moments of laughter, joy, and the spirit of giving as we come together to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! 🎊🎅✨

Introduce your little ones to the world of vegetables with our fun and catchy children's song! This video features colorful animation and memorable lyrics that will help children learn the names and traits of different vegetables. From the sweet and juicy tomato to the crisp and crunchy carrot, children will learn about the unique characteristics of each vegetable and how they contribute to a healthy diet. So join us as we sing and dance our way through the vegetable patch and discover the delicious and nutritious world of veggies!

This children's song in Eastern Surit and Western Surayt is about encouraging kids to learn how to swim and enjoy swiming in the hot summertime! This fun and catchy tune is based on the melodies of two classic children's songs, "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Baby Shark".

"Wo ist meine Mama" is a new and modern children's song that is fun to sing along and dance on. It introduces different animals to the children along with their associated environments in nature. This song is done in both Eastern Surit and Western Surayt, and it will keep the kids highly engaged with its bright and variant colors and variant animal voices and tones. Play it to your kids or students, and watch how much fun they will have.

This video is the remake and the revival of the traditional kids song "Kil Mashke - ܟܠ ܡܫܟܐ" written by the well-established Poet Malfono Toma Nahroyo and composed by the legendary Musician Malfono Nuri Iskandar.

A new remake and rendition of an old Western Surayt song produced in the 80s by the Assyrian Voice Production, written by George Shamoun and composed by Joseph Malki.

An international song about the beauty of butterflies. The song teaches some basic colors, such as blue, red, yellow, and green.

Introducing the newest children's animated song about flavors, brought to you in Surit and Surayt for the first time by BET KANU!

Ziqqer Ziqqer Song is an old song made in the 80s by the legendary Musician Malfono Nuri Iskandar and written by the well-established Poet Malfono Touma Nahroyo. The song has been engrained in the minds and souls of many generations.

Il est né le divin enfant" is an old traditional French song published in 1862 by Jean-Romain Grosjean and Paul Webster. This beautiful carol details the birth of Jesus and the wait of thousands of years for this event, as foretold by the prophets.

An international greeting song originally done in Spanish.

Au Clair De La Lune is a French folk song of the 18th century. Its composer and lyricist are unknown. Its simple melody is commonly taught to beginners learning an instrument.

"Mom Made Food" song is an original kids' song written in Colloquial Syriac of TurAbdin (Surayt) by the well-established Poet Joseph Gawrieh, and it was beautifully composed by the musician Nabil Yousif. The song encourages kids to enjoy food specially made by their parents to resonate with kids the appreciation of this gift while keeping in mind good hygiene by washing hands and teeth after having food.

This is a reproduction of the popular Eastern bedtime prayer (Sluta Dramsha), commonly known as "Eman Damkhin Gu Shweetee.

“Soto Siqla L Eelana” is a traditional children’s song in many Assyrian areas, but it is known mostly in the Nineveh Plain. It is now produced for the first time to include a new original melody inspired by folk music.

Sulaqa (Suloqo) is a tradition that our people practice celebrating the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ. In our culture, a little girl wears bridal clothing and visits all the village houses with friends to gather hickory, almonds, dried fruits, and others.

Freeze Dance is a fun modern game song to engage kids and play them and have them move around, jump, shake, and dance. It has lots of benefits as it encourages kids to not be sitting for long time, thus helps their joins to be flexible;

The Sunset song, Talyo E Shemsho, is an authentic song created in 1994 as part of the "Nineveh Children Songs" Album #3.

We Three Kings of Orient"" is a Christmas carol that was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857.

“Open Shut Them” is a popular international kids' nursery rhyme song! It is great for learning some basic opposites.

This song was written by the well-established writer, Mr. Odisho Yusep. It is a personal song given to his children.

Over 40 years old children's song derived from the Lebanese culture. The song was made originally by Elias Al Rahbani, and recently UNICEF supported the remake of these songs to be sung for the children of Syria during the Syria Crisis.

"Yawse Ganono" is an old traditional song in Western Surayt, originally released in 1986 by Nineveh group, under the album title "Nineveh Children Songs - Album 1".

The Ant song, Shushwono, is an authentic song created in 1994 as part of the "Nineveh Children Songs" Album #3.

A very simple song made for young kids to learn the names of some of the most common animals along with their sounds.

A very simple song made for young kids to learn the names of some of the most common animals along with their sounds.

An old song produced in 1983 by the Ishtar Group, under the second album titled "Zmirotho d-Shabre Men Beth-Nahri".

Way back to 1951 in Egypt, "Mama Zamanha Gaya" - "ماما زمنها جاية" , the very first filmed children's song was born in Egypt.

An old Middle-Eastern traditional kids song, sung originally in Arabic, made for the first time in the modern Syriac colloquial dialects (Surayt/Surit).

A traditional Middle Eastern song originally done by the famous Lebanese writers, Ghassan and Jad Rahbani.

Let's do what is healthy and good! Do wash your hands and eat healthy food! Do cover your cough and sneeze! Do say thank you and do say please!

BET KANU presents you with the first educational song teaching about the seasons in our beloved colloquial dialects of Surayt and Surit (Sureth).

This song is an adaptation of the English nursery rhyme “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” It can be made into an action nursery rhyme .

This is an adaptation of the Christmas carol originally called "Deck the Hall." This exciting version is created in hopes of increasing the love for our language among the young and the old.

An Assyrian folk song hundreds of years old, popular amongst eastern speakers of the Syriac dialect. Allalaye is a lullaby traditionally sung .

An original song made to teach children some of the common fruits. The song was built on the international Nursery Rhyme melody of "The Wheels on the Bus".

An international song about a child, Johnny, who is caught by his father to have lied about whether he is "eating sugar

An original song about teaching the kids some of the body parts in Surit and Surayt. Song was made in collaboration with AJM, as it was originally

Based on the original "Mary Had a Little Lamb," a children's nursery rhyme provided in our beloved language.

The "Mshiho/Mshikha" song is a religous song produced in collaboration with our partner Save Our Souls - 1915.de e.V. (SOS).

Learn how to count up to 10 with our number song. A song inspired by the "Once I Caught a Fish Alive" rhyme.

Inspired from a Spanish song about shapes, this song is used for helping children learn shapes using authentic Syriac words.

Inspired from the popular "Happy Birthday" song. This sing a long song greets both boys and girls in Syriac on their birthday using the popular birthday tune.

The internal Alphabet Song melody done for the first time using the Syriac Alphabet letters.

This song is based on the popular nursery rhyme “Monday’s Child”. It is supposed to teach and help children remember the days of the week.

This song is used for helping children learn colors using authentic words. Simply place colors in front of them and have them pick out the color that you sing about.

This song is inpired by the world famous 1930's American song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

A translation of the world popular song to ensure that our children have a version in their language. Learn about family and sing along with your infants and toddlers.

Come learn about ancient Mesopotamia using this catchy song! The cartoon showcases the Ishtar Gates, a Ziggurat, and a King!

The story of a young girl who saves a baby bird from danger, told in a fun song and cartoon! This melody was inpired from the French folk song, "Une Souris Verte."