Tres Hermanikas ( The Three Sisters) from Mediterranean Roots Amanda Powell, Apollos Fire
Tres Hermanikas (The Three Sisters) trad. Sephardic romance from Mediterranean Roots live at the Baroque Music Barn June 10, 2017 Amanda Powell, soprano with APOLLO S FIRE Brian Kay (lute) Amanda Powell, guest codirectors with Daphna Mor, ney; Susanna Perry Gilmore, fiddle; Tina Bergmann, hammered dulcimer; Dave Morgan, bass; Rex Benincasa, percussion Translation: 2:20 There were 3 sisters. 2:42 Two of them were married. 2:53 The youngest was living in shame. 3:08 Her father was ashamed of her. 3:18 He built a tall tower. 3:56 He made it with high windows 4:06 So no man could climb up. 4:18 A nobleman heard of this 4:28 And jumped into the sea to come to the woman. 4:42 She let down her hair 4:50 And let him climb up 5:50 After midnight 6:04 He asked her for water. 6:15 The fountain was very far away 6:25 She fell asleep. 6:40 A young prince passed by. 6:51 He gave her three kisses.
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