Castellina & Pasi orchestra folk - BELA BURDELA 1971 = "la gramadora" brano dialettale romagnolo


Castellina & Pasi folk orchestra from Faenza (RA) BELA BURDELA ... fresh and rustic 1971 danceable waltz version of an ancient Romagnolo song from the twenties: "A Gramadora". A historical note. It refers to the rural customs at the time when hemp was processed: an autumnal ritual. Amid the quick and rhythmic beating of the mallets, skillfully handled by the beautiful girls of our Romagnolo countryside, flourishes a love idyll, characteristic and ardent in its proud rustic roughness.

......And I know it will be beautiful
Like our women are
They know how to live with a strength that pulls you along
But have you ever truly looked at them?
They smile at you with their hearts
In their gazes, they do not hide fear
Where they are, though, they are unique
It's at work
They are with the men
And they fight alongside them......(quote)