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Getting the Genuine Rebetiko Experience in Athens

Posted On January 24, 2021March 20, 2022 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

If there’s one experience travelers to Greece should not miss, then that definitely is getting to hear the Greek blues – the rebetika live. Read all you need to know here. Learn more

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The Rebetiko: Greece’s ‘Blues’ Recognised by UNESCO

Posted On December 11, 2017June 18, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

UNESCO recognises the rebetiko, or the 'Greek blues' -once associated with the outcasts- as an expression of cultural and historical importance. Learn more

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