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The title of this villancico from the mountains of western Spain literally translates as “The Virgin Was a Laundress.” From the 15th to the 18th century, villancicos were popular songs, with rustic themes, derived from medieval dances. The church adopted the form for devotional purposes, often using texts to help converts relate to religious teachings. (In the 20th century, the term “villancico” came to mean a Spanish Christmas carol.)

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(English lyrics ©2016 by Bett Butler)

La virgen bajo a lavar
sus blancas manos al rio
el sol se quedo hechizado
la luna se ha oscurecido

riete niño, no llores mas
que ha mi me aflije verte llorar

Ay si si si el verte llorar
ay si si si el verte llorar

The virgin goes to the river
to wash her hands in the water
The sun is stunned by her splendor
the moon hides its face in wonder

hush little baby, don't you cry
mama will comfort you by and by

hush little baby, don't you cry
mama will sing you a lullaby

Este niño que aqui esta
durmiendo sobre unas pajas
tan pobre y humilde es
nuestro supremo monarca

riete niño, no llores mas
que a mi me aflije verte llorar

Ay si si si el verte llorar
Ay si si si el verte llorar

This baby, here in the manger
To whom all glory is given
This baby, so poor and humble
is king of earth and heaven

hush little baby, don't you cry
mama will comfort you by and by

hush little baby, don't you cry
mama will sing you a lullaby

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from Winter Lullaby: Songs for the Christmas Child, released November 6, 2016
Bett Butler: piano, vocals :: Joël Dilley: acoustic bass

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