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

Posted On June 10, 2023October 25, 2023 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

Category: Greece Culture and Heritage/Greek Music

Marina Satti Sings the Siren Song

Posted On November 9, 2021October 25, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Younger generation Greek singer Marina Satti revives old Greek songs with a new twist and wins over the crowds with her mesmerizing voice. Learn more

Category: Greek Music

Greek Song Stories: ‘Makria Mou Na Fygeis’

Posted On March 29, 2020June 18, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

Modest and low key, Greece's Kostas Virvos was one of the most influential songwriters of the rebetiko-laiko era. In 1944, he was arrested for writing slogans on walls. Learn more

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