Amalia! Old Greek Songs In The New Land: 1923-1950

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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.

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101	Ali Pasha	Amalia	3:10
102	Kala Kalaya Bakar	Amalia	3:07
103	T' Asteri To Lambro	Amalia	3:58
104	I Thalassa	Amalia	3:50
105	Apo Mikros Stin Xenitia	Amalia	3:00
106	Paramana Cuna Cuna	Amalia	3:26
107	Haido Syrto	Amalia	4:09
108	Pes Mou Ti Tha Katalavis	Amalia	4:08
109	I Vlaha I Emorfi	Amalia	3:47
110	Thelo Na S'Alismoniso	Amalia	4:13
111	Agrilamas ke Psarades	Amalia	4:22
112	Horis Elpida Na Zo	Amalia	4:14
113	Apo Ta Mikra Mou Hronia	Amalia	3:09
114	To Mnima Mou Hortariase	Amalia	3:20
115	Mavromata	Amalia	3:38
116	Smyrneikos Balos	Amalia	3:03
117	Den Mou Lete Ti Na Kamo	Amalia	3:26
118	Mi Me Dernis Mana	Amalia	3:00
119	Ego Yia Sena Tragoudo	Amalia	2:58
120	Tora Ta Poulia	Amalia	2:41
121	Smyrneiko Majore	Amalia	2:48

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Amalia! Old Greek Songs In The New Land: 1923-1950

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