Durme, durme (Nanas de los buenos augurios)

Judeo-Spanish Songs for the Life Cycle in the Eastern Mediterranean
Judeo-Spanish Songs for the Life Cycle in the Eastern Mediterranean
Durme, durme

Valentina Soref (Sliven)


Reflecting the mother’s wishes for the future of her son as an educated Jew, she says, “Sleep, dear son, enjoy your sleep, close your beautiful eyes and sleep without worry or pain. You will go to school and learn the alphabet and receive much 21 knowledge. You will go to school, and acquire a medical degree and knowledge.”

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