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