“We are a group of musicians passionate about Greek music, its history and the emotions that it can evoke.” That’s how a group of Londoners describe themselves and their ambitious project: the Rebetiko Carnival, which kicked off last week in and around London (Bristol, Brighton, Shrewsbury) and runs through July 2. Besides a wide variety […]
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There was always something unique about Dimitris Mitropanos. As one friend put it: he was perhaps the most popular singer in Greece that was somehow off key. When I later thought about it, I came to the conclusion that that’s exactly what made him so beloved. Mitropanos was the guy next door, the friend you […]
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