Category: Rebetiko of the day
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Marika Papagika: In Syngrou Prison
A lot of the early recording of rebetiko took place in Chicago and New…
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The American’s Game, written by Kostas Skarvelis
Kostas Skarvelis’ impact on classic era rebetiko — as a musician, songwriter and recording…
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Yiorgos Batis: The Barber
How about a song about a barber? Giorgos Batis wrote and recorded The Barberaki…
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Rosa Eskenazi: Our Hookah is Forbidden
Rosa Eskenazi is a giant of Greek music. A versatile singer, and occasional songwriter,…
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The Smuggler, written by Vangelis Papazoglou
Vangelis Papazoglou — no relation to the late 20th century superstar Nikos Papazoglou —…
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Ioanna Georgakopoulou: Because of You I’m Drunk Every Night
Ioanna (Joanna) Georgakopoulou is one of the interesting and, as far as I’m concerned,…
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Anestis Delias: Your Husband and Me
Anestis Delias, one of my favourite rebetiko composers, was one of the tragic figures…
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Markos Vamvakaris: Your Blue Windows
Markos Vamvakarisis as close as rebetiko has to a fountainhead. His bouzouki playing and…
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