Folk Dances of Greece

Recorded by James Notopoulos in 1956, Folk Dances of Greece is the second release in his series on the musical and oratory traditions of Greece. He writes: “The dance is one of the most vital social and artistic expressions of the Greek people as well as one of its oldest traditions. … As our ancient sources reveal, the dances were many and varied; they gave expression to all phases of life, such as fertility, religion, war.” Liner notes include detailed descriptions of the dances, translated lyrics, and musical transcriptions provided by Spyros Peristeres.

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Folk Music of Greece
Modern Greek Heroic Oral Poetry

Track Listing

101	Heavy Berates	Greek string instrumentalist, woodwind instrumentalist, guitarist	02:57
102	Syrtos	Greek string instrumentalist, woodwind instrumentalist, guitarist, drummer	02:36
103	Karotseres	Greek acoustic guitar player, violinist	02:48
104	Sousta Rethymiotike	Greek lute player, violinist	01:40
105	Syrtos Kastellianos	Greek female singer, lute player	04:42
106	Pentozales Khaniotikos	Greek lute player, violinist	04:05
107	Syrtos Aperathitikos	Greek acoustic guitar player, violinist	03:42
201	Syrtos Thermiotikos	Greek acoustic guitar player, violinist	03:45
202	Peratiano Dance Kalamatianos	Greek woodwind instrumentalist, lute player	03:22
203	Where Go You Elene of an Evening	Greek male singer, woodwind instrumentalist, lute player	04:26
204	The Bride's Dance	Greek lute player, violinist	02:40
205	Tranos Dance	Greek violinist, horn players	05:56
206	Tik Me Touloum	Group of Greek male singers, violinist	03:43
207	Nesiotike Gainda	Greek lute player, violinist	03:44