| ”The Cry of the Immigrant” is a landmark song of the Greek music tradition of South Italy. The language of the lyrics is known as “Griko”, mostly spoken in villages of Grecìa Salentina and Sicily, is a special mixed dialect comprised of Italian and Greek. Performed by Martha Frintzila, live at the Athens Music Hall. (partial lyrics, from 3rd verse on… “I’ve been asking you about my mother I’ve been asking you about my father I sit before the sea, But you are not giving me any answers RootsWorld : Greek Music in Southern Italy |
To klama tou Emigrantou
Oria mou rodinedda Vasta to peton aspro Arotisa ti mana mu Arotisa ton tsiuri mu Kaimenon bros ti talassa Ma su tipo mu lei |
Το κλάμα του μετανάστη μουσική παραδοσιακή άπο τη νότια Ιταλία στο διάλεκτο ειδικό, ιταλικό-ελληνικό τραγουδάει η Μάρθα Φριντζίλα |