Amalia! Old Greek Songs in the New Land 1923-1950

Born Mazaltov (Mally) Matsa in Greece in 1897, Amalia Bakas immigrated to the United States in 1912. While working as a seamstress, she began singing professionally in Greek and Turkish restaurants in New York City in the 1920s. She lived as she sang—passionately and defiantly, with many of her recorded songs about love. The liner notes include lyrics in Greek and English, as well as some historical context.

Track Listing

101	Ali Pasha Amalia	03:10
102	Kala Kalaya Bakar Amalia	03:07
103	T'Asteri To Lambro Amalia	03:58
104	I Thalassa Amalia	03:50
105	Apo Mikros Stin Xenitia Amalia	03:00
106	Paramana Cuna Cuna Amalia	03:26
107	Haido Syrto Amalia	04:09
108	Pes Mou Ti Tha Katalavis Amalia	04:08
109	I Vlaha I Emorfi Amalia	03:47
110	Thelo Na S'Alismoniso Amalia	04:13
111	Agrilamas Ke Psarades Amalia	04:22
112	Horis Elpida Na Zo Amalia	04:14
113	Apo Ta Mikra Mou Hronia Amalia	03:09
114	To Mnima Mou Hortariase Amalia	03:20
115	Mavromata Amalia	03:38
116	Smyrneikos Balos Amalia	03:03
117	Den Mou Lete Ti Na Kamo Amalia	03:26
118	Mi Me Dernis Mana Amalia	03:00
119	Ego Yia Sena Tragoudo Amalia	02:58
120	Tora Ta Poulia Amalia	02:41
121	Smyrneiko Majore Amalia	02:48