Panagiotis Plastiras

(1964-2025) Born in Angelokastro, Agrinio, of the Prefecture Aetolia-Acarnania. He plays the clarinet and his repertoire includes traditional songs Central Greece and of Epirus.

Source: Yiorgos E. Papadakis‘ archive

Songs

d20
  • SongCentral GreeceViotia, ArachovaFable Song (Ballad), Ritual Song

A Festival Is Being Held

  • Πανηγυράκι γίνεται (Local Dance of Saint George) ⬥ A festival is being held, high up around Saint George’s. – Salutations, Frankish lord! A multitude was at the feast and there was little water, – Coming ! Out of there! Show me! A ribbon and a maypole, a ribbon loosely woven, [...]
Rose of the rocks
  • SongCentral GreeceAttiki

Here Come Maidens from Psatha

  • Βίνιεν βάσιαζιτ γκα Ψάθα ⬥ Here come maidens from Psatha, I knew not who they were, I am heart-broken Come on maiden mine, Stand here in the shade Here come maidens wave by wave All wearing red aprons Come on maiden mine, Stand here in the shade On your apron’s [...]
d20
  • SongCentral GreeceFthiotida, AmphicleiaLament, Spring Song

It Is May Month

(Necrolatric Dance of Spring)

  • Τώρα είν’ ο Μάης κι η άνοιξη ⬥ It is May month, the spring is here and soon it will be summer, but now the deer are pleasuring and finding spring content. A creature with a dainty step, a doe of timid nature, which does not graze or seek content [...]
d20
  • SongCentral GreeceFthiotida, AmphicleiaLove Song, Spring Song

O April, April, Cool and Fresh

  • Απρίλ’ Aπρίλη μ’ δροσερέ ⬥ O April, April cool and fresh, dear George, a worthy scholar, May month so finely decked with flowers, dear George, so finely schooled. You’ve taken all the world by storm, my dear Georgoula, angelic lassie, you dazzling creature, flowers and dainties, here’s to you my [...]
SEE MORE

Records

d20
  • AlbumCD, Digital release1998Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Easter Songs

This significant edition aims to convey the spirit of Easter, the Christian feast celebrated amidst the glory and promise of springtime, through the selected rituals of that period of the year and their related sacred songs and tunes. (barcode: 5204910000524)
SEE MORE