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
The Rebetiko: Greece’s ‘Blues’ Recognised by UNESCO
UNESCO recognises Greece’s rebetiko, a music genre once associated with the outcasts and laymen of Greek society, as an expression of cultural and historical significance that must be safeguarded for the collective interests of humanity. Learn more