Zacharias Karounis

Born in 1977 in Pakia, in the Prefecture of Lakonia, Peloponnese. He studied Theology at the University of Athens and is a candidate doctor of Byzantine Musicology. He also studied Byzantine Music and European Music at the Athens Conservatory, where he also took classical singing classes.

As a singer, he has participated in performances with the National Theatre, and has also collaborated with Manos Hadjidakis’ 'Orchistra Chromaton' (Orchestra of Colours), singing songs of Asia Minor.

He has taken part in various artists’ concerts and musical events throughout Greece. He has also been active in the recording and singing of songs from the East (Asia Minor, Cappadocia, Pontus, Turkey).

Source: Zacharias Karounis

Songs

Songs of History and Heroes
  • SongPeloponneseKlephtic Song

A Maid Decided

  • Μια κόρη τ' απεφάσισε ⬥ Klephtic song from the Peloponnese with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2004.
A Wedding Rite
  • SongDodecaneseRhodesWedding Song

Bless the Couple Holy Mary

  • Νέβα κατέβα Παναγιά ⬥ Wedding song from Rhodes with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2008.
Of Nature and of Love
  • SongPeloponneseLove Song

Come Out, My Sun, Come Out

  • Έβγα, ήλιε μ’, έβγα ⬥ Kalamatianos dance from the Peloponnese with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2005.
Early last summer
  • SongPropontisLove SongCouplets

Giannoula

  • Γιαννούλα ⬥ Song of urban origin from Propontis with Domna Samiou, Katerina Papadopoulou and Zacharias Karounis. Live recording (2005).
Songs of History and Heroes
  • SongMacedoniaKlephtic Song

Hey Mountains of Grevena

  • Εσείς βουνά του Γρεβενού ⬥ Klephtic song from Spilio, Grevena, with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2004.
If I Had an Bitter Orange
  • SongCentral Greece, PeloponneseLove Song

If I Had an Bitter Orange

  • Να ’χα νεράντζι να ’ριχνα ⬥ Love song from the Peloponnese with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2005.
Early last summer
  • SongConstantinopleLove SongCouplets

In the workshops of Constantinople

  • Μες στης Πόλης τ’ αργαστήρια ⬥ Karsilamas from Constantinople with Zacharias Karounis. Live recording (2005).
Epic Songs of Warriors and Heroes
  • SongThraceAcritic Song

Kostantis the Only Son

  • Μοναχογιός ο Κωσταντής ⬥ Acritic song from Thrace with Zacharias Karounis. Live recording (2004).
Folk Fables in Song
  • SongConstantinopleFable Song (Ballad)

Little Apple Tree Perched on the Brink

  • Μηλίτσα που ’σαι στο γκρεμό ⬥ Fable song from Constantinople with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2006.
A Wedding Rite
  • SongEastern AegeanSamos, PlatanosWedding Song

My Fortunate Groom

  • Γαμπρέ μου καλορίζικε ⬥ Wedding song from Samos with Zacharias Karounis. Recorded in 2008.
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Records

Of Nature and of Love
  • AlbumDVD2007Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Domna Samiou Sings Songs of Nature and of Love

This videotaped stage performance, held at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on 2005, includes songs and rituals related to the cycle of the agricultural year,.
Epic Songs of Warriors and Heroes
  • AlbumCD, Digital release2017Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Epic Songs of Warriors and Heroes

Songs inspired by the popular tradition of story-telling, relating tales of brave warriors, both high-ranked lords, and lowly soldiers. Centering on heroic Digenis, they originate from all parts of Greece.
Folk Fables in Song
  • AlbumCD, Digital release2008Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Folk Fables in Song

Tales of the fabulous and the fantastic combining the real world with the supernatural. Narrating stories, often tragic, which might once have occurred – or could do so one day.
Early last summer
  • AlbumDigital release2022Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

My Old Torments

Songs of Asia Minor by Domna Samiou. Live recording from the concert ‘Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou’ at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, on 8/3/2005. Traditional songs from the western coasts of Asia Minor, Propontis, Constantinople, Pontus and Cappadocia.
Of Nature and of Love
  • AlbumCD, Digital release2006Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Of Nature and of Love

The down-to-earth love of nature in these folk songs doesn’t derive from any form of romantic nostalgia; it lies instead in a pure experience of everyday life.
Songs of History and Heroes
  • AlbumCD, Digital release2007Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Songs of History and Heroes

The retelling of fine, magnificent, heroic deeds from the past has always inspired a future path for every nation, the weft on which its future is woven. Austere and Doric, as stern as the heroes they describe.
The Great North Wind and Other Traditional Songs for Children
  • AlbumCD, Digital release2007Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

The Great North Wind and Other Traditional Songs for Children

This CD is a good companion to those who want to offer their children a hint of a different magical world.
A Wedding Rite
  • AlbumUnreleased collectionDomna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Wedding Songs

Unpublished collection of thirty-four traditional songs and tunes for the wedding feast, the bride, the groom, the best men and women and all the guests.
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Concerts

Domna Samiou Sings Songs of Nature and of Love
  • Συναυλία
  • 11/10/2005

Domna Samiou Sings Songs of Nature and of Love

Traditional songs and events that follow the course of the cycle of the year. Starting from the autumn, which marks the beginning of the working and ecclesiastical year, a harvest revival, events of the twelve days of Christmas, Easter festivities, Saint John of Kledon customs, and summer festive events.
Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou
  • Συναυλία
  • 08 & 09/03/2005

Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou

An Asia Minor tribute concert. A tribute to the muse of the historical space of the Greek East. Traditional songs from the western coast of Asia Minor, the Propontis, Constantinople, Pontus and Cappadocia and two Byzantine hymns from the musical tradition of the Orthodox Church. A musical variety that is […]
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