Christos Bayraktaris

(1906-1981). Christos Bayraktaris was a Pontic lyra-player and singer.

He was born in the village of Kromni, Pontus (Turkish Eskikıran), and died in Athens. His name was Simaioforidis, and Bayraktaris was his nickname. 

Christos Bayraktaris
Christos Bayraktaris
Christos Bayraktaris on Simon Karas’ group
Christos Bayraktaris on Simon Karas’ group
English Bach Festival, 1973
English Bach Festival, 1973
Nikos Stefanidis, Domna Samiou, Antonis Spanos, Fotis Tsilipanos, Thalia Spanou and Christos Bayraktaris
English Bach Festival, 1974
English Bach Festival, 1974
Domna Samiou and Christos Bayraktaris
photo Christopher Davies
Christos Bayraktaris
Christos Bayraktaris on Simon Karas’ group
English Bach Festival, 1973
English Bach Festival, 1974

Songs

A Heavy Sigh
  • SongPontusLament

A Heavy Sigh

  • Σο έναν τ' αναστέναγμα μ' ⬥ Studio recording (1966). Released on an 45 rpm disc (Fidelity 7399, 1966), supervised by Domna Samiou.
I Split the Mountains on the Way
  • SongPontus

I Split the Mountains on the Way

  • Ρασία σκίζω κ’ έρχομαι ⬥ Studio recording (1966). Released on an 45 rpm disc (Fidelity 7399, 1966), supervised by Domna Samiou.
I Wait for You
  • SongPontusWedding SongTable Song

I Wait for You

  • Περ’μένω σε ⬥ Studio recording (1966). Released on an 45 rpm disc (Fidelity 7398, 1966), supervised by Domna Samiou.
Let Us Go Gather Chestnuts
  • SongPontusLove Song

Let Us Go Gather Chestnuts

  • Πάμε κόρ' σα κάστανα ⬥ Studio recording, 1966. Released in 45 rpm disc (Fidelity 7398, 1966) supervised by Domna Samiou.
My Sweet Lambkin
  • SongPontusLove Song

My Sweet Lambkin

  • Τ' αρνόπο μ' ⬥ Studio recording, 1966. Released in 45 rpm disc (Philips 7883, 1966) supervised by Domna Samiou.
Song From Kromni
  • SongPontus

Song From Kromni

  • Κρομέτ'κα τραγωδίας ⬥ Studio recording, 1966. Released in 45 rpm disc (Philips 7883, 1966) supervised by Domna Samiou.
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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 in 45 RPM

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

Concerts at the English Bach Festival
  • Concert
  • 1971-1980

Concerts at the English Bach Festival

Invited by Lina Lalandi, founder of the English Bach Festival and clavichordist, Domna Samiou made five appearances in the festival, presenting, in what could be the first time, the authentic traditional music of Greece to the English audience.
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