George Dalaras - Rembetiko – the Blues of Greece

Performers:

George Dalaras, guitar, bouzouki, vocals
Aspasia Stratigou, vocals
George Papachristoudis, piano
Apostolos Valaroutsos, clarinet
Georgios Matsikas, bouzouki
Vasileios Korakakis, vocals, bouzouki, baglama
Konstantinos Konstatninou, double bass
Emmanouil Grysmpolakis, accordion
Efstratios Samniotis, percussion
Ilias Mantikos, kanun
Sotirios Margonis, violin

Rembetiko, known as the “Greek Blues,” is a unique and fascinating musical tradition that has its roots in the bustling port districts and humble working-class neighborhoods of Greece at the beginning of the 20th century. It is an art form that captures the essence of Greek folk music while celebrating people's life stories, their dreams, joys and pains, in lyrical and melodic expressions. George Dalaras takes you on a profound journey through the world of Rembetiko. His masterful interpretations create a soundscape that combines the nostalgic melancholy of the past with the passionate energy of the present. With his powerful voice and virtuoso mastery of traditional instruments, Dalaras brings the authentic nuances and timeless beauty of this musical form to life.

programma

George Dalaras
»Rembetiko – the Blues of Greece«