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Folk Dances of Greece

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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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Track Listing

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Heavy Berates Instrumental ensemble, Epirus 02:57
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Syrtos Instrumental ensemble, Paramythia, Epirus 02:36
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Karotseres Instrumental ensemble, Cyprus 02:48
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Sousta Rethymiotike Instrumental ensemble, Rethymno, Crete 01:40
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Syrtos Kastellianos Male singer with tamboura accompaniment, Kastelli, Crete 04:42
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Pentozales Khaniotikos Male singer with tamboura, fiddle accompaniment, Khania, Crete 04:05
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107
Syrtos Aperathitikos Male singer with laouto, fiddle accompaniment, Apeiranthos, Naxos 03:42
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Syrtos Thermiotikos Male singer with laouto, fiddle accompaniment, Naxos 03:45
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202
Peratiano Dance Kalamatianos Woodwind player, lute player, Peloponnesus 03:22
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Where Go You Elene of an Evening Male singer with woodwind, lute accompaniment, Peloponnesus 04:26
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The Bride's Dance Instrumental ensemble, Katerine, Macedonia 02:40
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Tranos Dance Instrumental ensemble and mixed chorus, Siatista, Macedonia 05:56
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206
Tik Me Touloum Male singers with violin and bagpipe accompaniment, Pontus 03:43
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Nesiotike Gainda Instrumental ensemble featuring violin, askaulos (bagpipes) 03:44