DESCRIPTION:
An original Ladino song about the "morena"-- the gypsy girl wandering the world in search of returning home.

English Translation:
I am the dark beauty
The one with the long hair
And the strong eyes
But with a happy heart.
I have lived more than 1000 years
I have crossed seas and borders
One day I will return to my land
Where the warmth of my mother awaits me.

They call me the dark beauty
But I was born quite fair
Parading about
I have lost my color

I am the dark beauty
Who has abided by many kings
Climbed ladders of gold
Married into the world and lived.
I have kissed the feet of my children
And the hands of my brothers
I am following the voices of my ancestors
To return to the garden of my mother.

Music Produced by Sarah Aroeste & Shai Bachar

Video Produced by Bancs Media

Directed & Produced by Erez Safar

Executive Producers: Yehudah Kamman & Sarah Aroeste

DP: Jose Espinoza

Editor: John Baldino

SONG CREDITS:
Music: Roberto Rodriguez; Lyrics: Sarah Aroeste; Arrangement: Shai Bachar; Lead Vocals: Sarah Aroeste; Back Vocals: Sarah Aroeste; Percussion: Rony Iwryn; Bass: Marc Kakon; Acoustic Guitar: Marc Kakon; Electric Guitars: Marc Kakon; Oud: Amos Hoffman; Piano: Shai Bachar; Strings: Lea Gadaev Ensemble; String Arrangements: Shai Bachar; Keyboards & Programming: Shai Bachar

For ladino lyrics and more information, please click here: saraharoeste.bandcamp.com/track/chika-morena

From the album "Gracia" - more info: saraharoeste.com

*This video was helped in part by the generosity of the Puffin Foundation.