Summertime by Gershwin (and Fantasia), what does the original lullaby sound like and mean?

Question

This is one of those 'standard' songs that sort of grabs you and hooks you for life.

Fantasia Barrino recently did a version.

Anyway, a blog I'm following at http://igotthemusic.com says it's based on a Ukrainian lullaby 'Oi Khodyt Son Kolo Vikon' (A Dream Passes By The Windows).

Anyone know where I can hear this online - or better yet live?

Answer 1

Here's a clip of it (#2):

http://www.ukrainianmusic.net/catalog/pr...

Answer 2

summertime is originally from "PORGY AND BESS"

a black musical that was cutting edge stuff in its day,.....