SONGS

SONGS

6. APOKRIÁTIKO (o grigoros)    With water form St.  Artémis, maréh1, your hand is washed,And with a spring of mint you’re freshly barbered2.  A double , triple  whistle3.From Dhiapóri4  to Pouriá 5.  As you’re coming  down the mountain road, my shepherd. With your mendenéh6  tossed   over one shoulderAnd your drová7 on the other.    This example is one of the traditional songs  performed  on Skyros during the carnival  season. The tune  is also referred to as “ o ghrighoros” (in a “quick” tempo).  A variant  of moréh Freshly shaved Characteristic type  of whistling done by a Skyriana shepherd. A small  peninsula in the southern part of the  island between  Skyros and the island of Baláksas. Also  pronounced  Pouryiá. It is  located in the northern part of Skyros  near Mólos  and across  form the Vrokolakonísia Islands. The traditional vest worn by a Skyrian  shepherd. Or drouváh : a utility bag (sometimes referred to as a taghári or peasant’s bag) which is tightly women from  twisted  strands of natural multi – colored  goat hair.  Every  Skyrian shepherd  carries  a drová over his shoulder.         APOKRIÁTIKO  (o grigoros)     What good is it when you say you love me. And your heart’s keys  have been given to another.   Put it on, maréh1,Put on your blue mendenéh2.   A variant of the term moréh The traditional vest  worn by Skyrian shepherds. Note: The informant prefaced this carnival   (apokriátiko) tune (called “ o grigoros” = in a quick  tempo)  with the following  comments. “When  the carnival season begins, it is  customary for everyone  to celebrate. Skyrians  gather together  to eat, drink and have a good time. However,  a celebration  without (performing) this traditional Skyrian carnival tune  would be considered impossible”.