Rough Guide to Music of Greece [ENHANCED]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 2001)
• Original Release Date: April 24, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: World Music Network
• ASIN: B00005AVNM
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,761 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Topos - Michalis Nikoloudis

2. Kastrinos - Psarantonis

3. Pikrodafni

4. Simera Gamos Ginete - Dimitris Sakalis

5. Ballos - George Koros

6. Arabas Perna

7. Tha Spaso Koupes

8. Galata Manes

9. O Prosfigas - Manolis Angelopoulos

10. Piga Se Magisses - Glykeria

11. Trelli Ki Adespoti - Nikos Papazoglou

12. Pare T' Ahnaria Mou

13. Zeibekiko - Sotiria Bellou, Dionisis Savopoulos, Dhionisios Savvopoulos

14. San Erthoun Mana I Fili Mou - Nikos Xylouris

15. Skaros - Petro-Loucas Chalkias

16. Tin Kardia M' Tin Klidomeni - Kristi Stassinopoulou

17. Leventikos

18. Apo to Parko Sti Mirovolo

19. To Trizoni - Mikis Theodorakis

20. Orea Kimoneni

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Variety of Greek Music, April 4, 2002

By	Erika Borsos "pepper flower" (Gulf Coast of FL, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This whole CD is one Greek Glendi you don't want to miss!!! I have heard traditional versions of Kastrinos, Ballos, Skaros, and Pikrodafni but the upbeat jazzy versions on this CD are absolutly magnetizing and mesmerizing.

"Arabas Perna" by Anna Karabesini/Efi Sarri sounds like modern Greeks singing Smerneika without missing any of the original flavor and intent. This is followed by Kostas Nouros singing "Galata Manes" in the rembetika tradition, with a heady mixture of raw feelings tempered by bouzouki and that unforgettable "cafe aman" beat. The brass band from Florina plays "Leventikos" leaving the listener breathless from anticipating every sound and beat - compelling one to dance or hum the irregular rhythm and unusual music.

This is a classic combination of songs, sounds and rhythms played and sung by some of the finest vocalists and musicians in Greece. Don't miss the opportunity to own it ... the quality is outstanding! Erika Borsos (erikab93)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greek Music Defined, February 3, 2003

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Greece is located at one of the most important cultural crossroads in the world. The "Music of Greece" spans almost five thousand years and the combination of East and West influences on contemporary Greek music shows in this varied repertoire.

"Rough Guides" to the world of music delve right into the heart and soul of the country they are exploring. They are introductions to the music of a wide variety of countries. If you are looking for a multicultural journey in music, this is a good choice.

While the music in itself is intriguing, there is bonus information in the CD booklet. You can read a condensed history and a short history of each musician.

"The origins of folk dances such as kalamatianos go back to the Greek Mysteries, as do all the circular fold dances of Greek music."

If your only experience with Greek music is listening to songs while eating souvlaki in a restaurant, you might enjoy the immersion in everything from blues-like rembetika and island folk music to Greek electronica which is actually delicate and beautiful.

The music by Dimitris Sakalis sounded the most familiar to me. It is difficult to describe the music on this album because it is all so exotic and you would almost have to be an expert in each style to analyze the songs. There is a bonus data track with additional information if you are listening to this CD on your computer.

~The Rebecca Review

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD GREEK CULTURAL MUSIC !, September 3, 2005

By	Maryssa Karellas Obregón "Maryssa Karellas O... (Massachusetts, USA and Lima, Perú) - See all my reviews

For those who enjoy Middle Eastern music, this album is a good pick. Most of the world doesn't think of Greece as Middle Eastern and instead see it one of the places that cradled Western civilisation as we know it. While ancient Greeks helped established certain codes still very much present in Western societies, culturally ( MUSICALLY ) Greece has always been connected to the Middle East.

For those who are listeners of Arabic music, they will hear in this CD a familiar sound, yet with a slight twist.

With beautiful traditional Greek songs like "Tha Spaso Koupes", this CD is very much representative of GREEK music.

I take my hat off to this CD which features music from the country that is the most eastern country in the West and the most western country of the East.

VIVA ELLAS !