Folk Music Of Greece / Various Folk Music Of Greece / Various CD

Recorded by James Notopoulous in the 1950's, Folk Music of Greece is a compilation of field recordings from Epirus, Macedonia, Central Greece, Cyprus, and other surrounding areas. Includes authentic Greek folk songs and dances that feature instruments such as the lyre of Pontus and the lyre of Crete. Liner notes include an introduction written by James A. Notopoulous; historical background written by G. A. Megas; detailed notes on Greek music, dance, and instruments written by Spyros Peristeres; and track descriptions with pictures of instruments and musicians.

1. The Earth, Kyra Yioryena (Pidiktos) 2. Kalamatianos Dance 3. Go, Maro, to the Well 4. Wedding Song 5. Single Gainda (Dance of the Bride) 6. Marko Botzaris (Klephtic Song) 7. Three Little Girls Were Washing (Love Song with Cretan Lyre) 8. Syrtos Rethmyiotikos 9. Paphitike Melody 10. Karsilamades for Women 11. The Chramaki (Kalamatianos Rhythm) 12. Egkin Chavasi (Lament) 13. Serra Dance (War Dance) 14. Sousta Dance