Folk Music of Greece
Various Artists
Recorded by James Notopoulous in the 1950s, Folk Music of Greece is a compilation of field recordings from Epirus, Macedonia, Central Greece, Cyprus, and other surrounding areas. Includes authentic Greek folk songs and dances that feature instruments such as the lyre of Pontus and the lyre of Crete. Liner notes include an introduction written by James A. Notopoulous; historical background written by G. A. Megas; detailed notes on Greek music, dance, and instruments written by Spyros Peristeres; and track descriptions with pictures of instruments and musicians.
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Track Listing
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101
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The Earth, Kyra Yioryena (Pidiktos) | Musicians and dancers from Peloponnesus | 5:32 | |
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102
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Kalamatianos Dance | Musicians and dancers from Peloponnesus | 3:12 | |
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103
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Go, Maro, to the Well | Musicians from Pentalophos Macedonia | 2:12 | |
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104
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Wedding Song | Musicians from Siatista, Macedonia | 3:03 | |
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105
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Single Gainda (Dance of the Bride) | Musicians from Epirus | 3:54 | |
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106
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Marko Botzaris (Klephtic Song) | Musicians from Epirus | 5:15 | |
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107
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Three Little Girls Were Washing (Love Song with Cretan Lyre) | Singers from Ano Meros | 4:29 | |
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201
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Syrtos Rethmyiotikos | Musicians from Rethymno, Crete | 3:34 | |
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202
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Paphitike Melody | Musicians from Paphos, Cyrus | 1:47 | |
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203
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Karsilamades for Women | Musicians and dancers from Nicosia, Cyprus | 3:52 | |
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204
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The Chramaki (Kalamatianos Rhythm) | Musicians from Apeiranthos, Naxos | 5:06 | |
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205
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Egkin Chavasi (Lament) | Musicians from Salonika | 3:16 | |
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206
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Serra Dance (War Dance) | Men from Pontus (Salonika) | 2:42 | |
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207
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Sousta Dance | Musicians from Pontus | 3:31 |
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