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