Greek musical heritage Archives

Category: Greece Culture & Heritage/Greek Music

Domna Samiou: The Voice of Greek Traditional ‘Demotika’ Songs

Posted On July 13, 2021March 8, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Greek folk music artist Domna Samiou went from village to village collecting traditional 'demotika' songs and lyrics and safeguarding Greece's musical legacy. Learn more

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‘Ellada’ – The musical tale of our Mother(land) Greece

Posted On May 10, 2020October 24, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

A song penned by Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos almost 50 years ago about Mother Greece (Motherland) continues to be relevent to this day. Learn more

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