Hayrik Mouradian - Khio khio (Armenian folk song)

Song of Mortar and pestle, performed by Hayrik Mouradyan. It seems that a young man is working in front of his home with mortar and pestle, crushing grain. Suddenly a young woman comes out of the neighboring house and stands at the door. The young man is in love with this girl. He stares at her. Her waist is so thin it seems you can hold it with your hand like a dagger handle. A strong wind rises; the girl wavers, then secures herself. Following her silent struggle, he continues staring at her i
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