As well as for little acoustic and rather sad guitars (quote from Flo), you should know (oh my God, it’s not mandatory!) that I also have a real passion for the “cheerful” cello. So here’s a little journey through countries, eras, and genres together with Birds on a Wire, a duo formed by Rosemary Standley and cellist Dom La Nena.
With originals (or other versions).
Because, sometimes, the beauty of cover albums also lies in the choice of songs.

The most famous version of this song is the one performed by the Lebanese singer Fairuz. Often attributed to the Rahbani brothers, in reality, it should be considered a traditional song, and for this reason, its dating remains uncertain.
So let’s just say: “once upon a time,” in Lebanon.

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