Pile Peje from AZADI by Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
Traditional Bulgarian song, learned from Judith Cohen when Tamar was a child, this 2-part harmony a cappella song is about two singing birds who are actually lovers.
Tracklist
| 9. | Pile Peje | 1:08 |
Lyrics
I pili peje na konope, eleno, eleno mome
I eleno, libele moje, i!
I ne e pile na konope, eleno, eleno mome
I eleno, libele moje, i!
I no e momche i momiche, eleno, eleno mome
I eleno, libele moje, i!
TRANSLATION
The bird sings on the hemp bush
Elena, Elena girl,
Oh Elena my darling, i!
It isn’t a bird on the hemp bush
Elena, Elena girl,
Oh Elena my darling, i!
It's a girl and a boy!
Elena, Elena girl,
Oh Elena my darling, i!
Credits
Tamar Ilana - Vocals
License
All rights reserved.
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is aToronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Together, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions."I'm a huge admirer," says Leslie Feist.