Amalia Karzi

A traditional singer from the Peloponnese, born in the village of Katsarou (or Katsaros) in Messinia. She later settled in Athens, where she spent most of her life. Known for her authentic interpretation of Peloponnesian songs, she was actively involved in discography from the 1960s onward, collaborating with major institutions and researchers of Greek traditional music. Her voice is preserved in numerous field and studio recordings, which are today considered valuable documentation of the Peloponnesian repertoire. She died in Athens in 2013.

Songs

Palavo Tune
  • SongPeloponnese

Bandits in the Yard

  • Κλέφτες μπήκαν στην αυλή ⬥ Syrtos from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1967.
Palavo Tune
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song

Fteri

  • Η Φτέρη ⬥ Kalamatianos dance from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1968.
Palavo Tune
  • SongPeloponnese

Girl from Gargaliani

  • Γαργαλιανιώτισσα ⬥ Kalamatianos dance from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1968.
Palavo Tune
  • SongPeloponnese

Going up the Bad Steps

  • Σε κακοσκάλι ανέβαινα ⬥ Kalamatianos dance from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1964.
Last Night I Didn’t Sleep
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song

Last Night I Didn’t Sleep

  • Απόψε δεν επλάγιασα ⬥ Dance song from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Recorded in 1961.
Let My Eyes Go See
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song, Wedding SongProcessional Tune

Let My Eyes Go See

  • Ας πα να δουν τα μάτια μου ⬥ Kalamatianos dance from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1967.
Last Night I Didn’t Sleep
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song

Mother Arrange for My Marriage

  • Σου ’πα μάνα πάντρεψέ με ⬥ Dance song from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Recorded in 1961.
Palavo Tune
  • SongPeloponneseTable Song

Mother Send Me Away

  • Διώξε με μάνα διώξε με ⬥ Table song from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1964.
The Braches Want to Bloom
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song

The Braches Want to Bloom

  • Θέλουν ν' ανθίσουν τα κλαριά ⬥ Table song from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1967.
The Qute Boy
  • SongPeloponnese

The Qute Boy

  • Το μαργιόλικο ⬥ Tsamikos dance song from the Peloponnese with Amalia Karzi. Released on a 45 rpm disc in 1967.
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Records

Palavo Tune
  • 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.
Recordings in 45 RPM
  • Album45 RPM1959

Recordings on 45 RPM

Releases on 45 rpm records, during the period 1959-1969, under the direction and musical supervision of Domna Samiou.
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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 […]
Last Night I Didn’t Sleep
  • 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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