Father Theodoros Theodoridis

(1910-2005). F. Theodoros Theodoridis was born in Pharasa, Cappadocia. He devoted himself to the study of the folklore of his native land and, from 1935, worked with the Centre for Asia Minor Studies, which, in 1955, awarded him an honorary plaque. He served as president of the “Pharasa of Cappadocia” Association.

Songs

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  • SongCappadocia / KonyaFarasaNew Year's Carol, Ritual SongCarol

New Year Carol (Cappadocia)

  • Άστρον ανεφάνης Βασίλειε ⬥ Studio recording, 2011.
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Records

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  • AlbumCD2011Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Christmas, New Year and Epiphany Carols

Κάλαντα ευχές και παινέματα των Χριστουγέννων, της Πρωτοχρονιάς και των Φώτων. Άλλα λιγότερο κι άλλα περισσότερο γνωστά που προέρχονται από διάφορες περιοχές της Ελλάδας. Κυκλοφόρησε με την εφημερίδα "Ελεύθερος Τύπος" στις 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2011.
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See also

  • SongCappadocia / KonyaMalakopiWedding SongProcessional Tune

Wedding Procession Song

  • Τραγούδι της πομπής του γάμου ⬥ Transcription of the original 78 rpm recording of 1930 by Melpo Merlier. The bride sang this song while she was led from home to church for her wedding. While singing it both she and her family used to cry.
  • SongCappadocia / KonyaSylata

The Tale Of St. Alexios

  • Ιστορία του Αλεξίου ⬥ Transcription of the original 78 rpm recording of 1930 by Melpo Merlier. In Cappadocia, Lent was a period of severe and strict fasting and praying during which people abstained from parties and festivities, as well as from dancing and singing.
  • SongCappadocia / KonyaPotamiaAcritic Song

The Nine Brothers

  • Σαν τηλ μάνα ⬥ Transcription of the original 78 rpm recording of 1930 by Melpo Merlier. This acritic song, sung at solemn feasts in Potámia, tells of nine brothers of which the youngest on his way to war is torn to pieces by the black birds, or – according to [...]
  • SongCappadocia / KonyaPotamiaFor the Bride, Wedding SongCouplets

Let Our Friends Rejoice

  • Τώρα λάμψαν τα σπίτια μας ⬥ Transcription of the original 78 rpm recording of 1930 by Melpo Merlier, founder of the “Music Folklore Archive”. A round dance wedding song for solemn feasts. Usually it was sung after the wedding ceremony while the bride was led from the church to the [...]
  • SongCappadocia / KonyaPotamiaFable Song (Ballad)

The Castle of Marou

  • Κάτω στον Αϊ-Γιάννη ⬥ Transcription of the original 78 rpm recording of 1930 by Melpo Merlier. The Fortress of Maroù (or Oriá in other versions) is encircled by a foreign army. A soldier manages to break through one of the castle doors by deceit. He is followed by his comrades [...]