Agapios Tompoulis

(1879-1965) Born in Istanbul around 1879. He settled in Athens in 1918, where he died in 1965. He was an oud virtuoso and a composer.

He collaborated with Simon Karas at the radio show 'Ellinikoi Andilaloi' (Greek Echoes).

As a soloist and a composer of rebetika songs, he collaborated with all the classic voices of the Rebetiko and left behind a large discography.

Songs

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  • SongImprovisation, Instrumental

Oud Solo

  • Σόλο ούτι
Ο ξένος μες στην ξενιτιά
  • SongThraceImmigration SongCouplets

The Sun Sets, the Day Ends

  • Ο ήλιος βασιλεύει ⬥ Studio recording, 1966. Released in extended play 45 rpm disc (Fidelity 8054, 1966) supervised by Domna Samiou
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Records

Μουσικό Οδοιπορικό 1959-1969
  • AlbumCD2008Universal

Mousiko Odiporiko 1959-1969

A collection of 127 traditional songs and tunes from all over Greece that were first released on 45 rpm records between 1959 and 1969 under the direction and musical supervision of Domna Samiou. The collection was compiled and edited by Yiorgos Tsampras.
Δισκογραφία 45 στροφών
  • Album45 RPM1959

Recordings in 45 RPM

Τραγούδια που κυκλοφόρησαν σε δίσκους 45 στροφών, την περίοδο 1959-1969, σε μουσική επιμέλεια Δόμνας Σαμίου.
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  • AlbumLP1969Fidelity

Songs and Tunes from all Around Greece

This LP includes the recordings of the 'Songs of the sea and of the highlands' with the addition of four new songs that have been also published in singles –obviously after the release of the first LP– under the musical supervision of Domna Samiou. The great hit included in this […]
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  • AlbumLP1961Philips

Songs of the Sea and of the Highlands

This LP includes songs published before as singles under the musical supervision of Domna Samiou. They were recorded during the period 1955-1960 when Domna was collaborating with Fidelity – Philips and Alekos Patsifas. As she states: ‘I could see the abuse towards folk songs and I was very disappointed. So […]
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