Far From Al Andalus

Original · Loin d'Al Andalus

Late 10th century. A traveler crosses the mountains, far from his home in Cordoba, capital of the prosperous Caliphate of Al-Andalus. He sings to his beloved. He is followed by a bird of prey. He meets a mischievous shepherd for whom he plays the oud. But the shepherd is most interested in his flute