Μου ’λεγε η μάνα μου ⬥ Studio recording, 1984. Accompanied homophonic song. The tune is simple and repetitive, borne along by a rhythm whose linear character makes one think that this 'table song' must be one of the oldest in the repertory. Translated by Derek Yeld
Yannos and Marigo went to the same school. Yannos could read and write, Marigo could sing. They loved each other, no one knew it. Yannos came to a decision and told his mother, – Mother, I love Marigo and want to marry her. – What are you saying, my crazy [...]
This LP published by Ocora, as well as the concert which preceded it, can be seen as a ‘universal premiere’ for the polyphonic songs of Epirus. Aris Fakinos’ initiatives brought for the first time into French public polyphonic music from Epirus, which was anyway rarely performed locally and almost unknown […]
