Greek political song Archives

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Greek Political Song: Get up, Stand up, Sing Out for Your Rights

Posted On February 20, 2022May 1, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

Inside Greek political and resistance song: Greeks have always chosen to be deeply political even if this is only in music and in verse. Learn more

Category: Greek Music/Learn

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

Posted On May 10, 2020April 14, 2021 By Maria Paravantescomment

A song penned by Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos 45 years ago about Mother Greece (Motherland) continues to be relevent to this day. Learn more

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