DESCRIPTION:
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 co-directors
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.
7:27 Two were blown into the air
7:38 The third found her lips.