I'm researching the history of what I think is a very old Chinese folk song called Xiao Yan Zi or Little Swallow. Here's a link to more info and a midi file:

http://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=1206&c=11

I know there are several modern recordings, and I think this same song appears on a Folksways Records Album called Ellie Mao Sings Chinese Folk Songs from 1963. Does anyone know of any earlier recordings or editions? Which region of China is this song from ?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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