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Reviews for records and performances
Dilgkiroudi with songs from Thrace and Macedonia
Written by Sotiris BekasDilgkiroudi (or Dilgeroudi) is a word encountered in Eastern Thrace, and depending on local interpretation, it can mean "the builder," "the marble…
Finale for Omara Portuondo at 93 years old
Written by Michael PolychronisThe legendary Cuban music performer, Omara Portuondo, who reintroduced herself to the world in the late 90s with the Buena Vista Social Club,…
Stelios Petrakis – Spondi (album release)
The characteristic sound of Stelios Petrakis is familiar, for several years now, not only in the Greek music scene but also in World Music. The…
Terra Melodia are introduced to folkradio.gr
Written by Sotiris BekasTerra Melodia means "the melody of the earth," and Stavroula Malfa (santur, vocals), Ilias Malfas (violin), and Gerasimos Bekos (accordion, lute, lafta) use…
Divanhana – Live In SIMMCity (Vienna)
By Sotiris BekasDivanhana performed in Vienna (November 21) as part of a European tour that underscores their rising popularity. More importantly, it reflects the fact that…
Stories
The Soul of Epirus: Remembering Petroloukas Chalkias
Written by Sotiris Bekas One of the things that distinguishes the truly great people of this…
From Danube to the Aegean: Veronika Varga’s Journey into Greek Music
Written by Sotiris BekasAs a member of Babra, Veronika Varga plays bass in one of…
The Musical Collective of URBAN 𐌌ØĐÂĿ
By Sotiris BekasThe Department of Music Studies at the University of Ioannina, located on the university…
Divanhana – Live In SIMMCity (Vienna)
By Sotiris BekasDivanhana performed in Vienna (November 21) as part of a European tour that underscores…
Finale for Omara Portuondo at 93 years old
Written by Michael PolychronisThe legendary Cuban music performer, Omara Portuondo, who reintroduced herself to the world…
Méglen – Songs with lyrics from the region of Moglena-Karatzova (Album review)
By Sotiris BekasA particularly significant musical record from the Central Macedonia region appeared a few weeks…
