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Folk Music of Greece

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Folk Music of Greece

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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The Earth, Kyra Yioryena (Pidiktos) Musicians and dancers from Peloponnesus 05:32
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102
Kalamatianos Dance Musicians and dancers from Peloponnesus 03:12
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103
Go, Maro, to the Well Musicians from Pentalophos Macedonia 02:12
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Wedding Song Musicians from Siatista, Macedonia 03:03
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105
Single Gainda (Dance of the Bride) Musicians from Epirus 03:54
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106
Marko Botzaris (Klephtic Song) Musicians from Epirus 05:15
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107
Three Little Girls Were Washing (Love Song with Cretan Lyre) Singers from Ano Meros 04:29
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Syrtos Rethmyiotikos Musicians from Rethymno, Crete 03:34
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202
Paphitike Melody Musicians from Paphos, Cyrus 01:47
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203
Karsilamades for Women Musicians and dancers from Nicosia, Cyprus 03:52
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204
The Chramaki (Kalamatianos Rhythm) Musicians from Apeiranthos, Naxos 05:06
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205
Egkin Chavasi (Lament) Musicians from Salonika 03:16
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206
Serra Dance (War Dance) Men from Pontus (Salonika) 02:42
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Sousta Dance Musicians from Pontus 03:31