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Oldarra & Philippe Oyhamburu

Folk Songs and Dances of the Basque Country, 1954

Basque

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Maritxu

"Maritxu" is Basque for the “Little Mary” who is a figure in practically all folk song. This particular song is extremely popular in all seven provinces of the Basque country.
Little Marie meets Barttolo. “Where are you going, Maritxu?” “To the fountain, Barttolo.” “What do you drink at the fountain?” “Some good white wine, and if you like, we'll drink it together.
from the backside of the cover