| Management number | 254838820 | Release Date | 2026/11/07 | List Price | US$6.44 | Model Number | 254838820 | ||
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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.
| Performer | Various Artists |
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| Music genre | World / Reggae |
| Music subgenre | CD - INTERNATIONAL |
| Music release type | Release |
| Media format | CD |
| Original release date | 2012 |
| Edition | Standard |
| Language | English |
| Has parental advisory label | N |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Series title | Various Artists - Folk Music of Greece / Various [COMPACT DISCS] |
| Track listing | The Earth, Kyra Yioryena (Pidiktos), Kalamatianos Dance, Go, Maro, to the Well, Wedding Song, Single Gainda (Dance of the Bride), Marko Botzaris (Klephtic Song), Three Little Girls Were Washing (Love Song with Cretan Lyre), Syrtos Rethmyiotikos, Paphitike Melody, Karsilamades for Women, The Chramaki (Kalamatianos Rhythm), Egkin Chavasi (Lament), Serra Dance (War Dance), Sousta Dance |
| Record label | Folkways Records |
| Digital audio file format | CD |
| Music media format | CD |
| Is edited | N |
| Is enhanced | N |
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