Χορός μαντιλιών ♦ This local dance, set in a 2/4 rhythm, is clearly of great antiquity. It is performed face-to-face in pairs – usually by women, and less commonly by mixed couples.
Τα πήρανε τα πρόβατα ♦ One of the countless melodies for vertical flute (floghera) in free rhythm, often heard in the Greek countryside, played by shepherds as they watch over their grazing flocks. The piece concludes with a short epilogue in 4/4 meter.
Κείνο τ’ αστέρι το λαμπρό ⬥ An interesting example of an instrumental table song in free rhythm, performed by Aristides Vassilaris (flute), recorded in 1974.
Γκάιντα ⬥ A tune and dance known as Gaida, popular throughout Macedonia with slight variations from place to place. The tune is typically played on the gaida (bagpipe), which is how it got its name. When performed with other instruments, such as the clarinet, the clarinet imitates the sound of [...]
Γκάιντα ⬥ A tune and dance known as Gaida, popular throughout Macedonia with slight variations from place to place. The tune is typically played on the gaida (bagpipe), which is how it got its name. When performed with other instruments, such as the clarinet, the clarinet imitates the sound of [...]
Εσείς βουνά, ψηλά βουνά ⬥The gaida is a three-tube bagpipe, not very different from the Scottish or Italian varieties. The first tube (the chanter or fingering pipe) has seven holes in the front and one at the back for the thumb. The second tube is used by the player to [...]
Αρετσιανό χασάπικο ♦ Live recording from the concert "Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou", held on 8 March 2005 at the Megaron — the Athens Concert Hall.
Χασαποσέρβικος ♦ Studio recording (1979). The hasaposervikos or servikos is a quick, easy dance (six slops in a 2/4 rhythm) which provides the dancers with ample opportunities to display their skill.
Λέρικος ίσιος χορός ⬥ The issios (or issos) dance features variations in both melody and dance patterns across the Dodecanese islands. Studio recording (1966).
Καλύμνικος ίσσος χορός ⬥ The issios (or issos) dance features variations in both melody and dance patterns across the Dodecanese islands. Recorded in 1961.
Λιβανατέικο καγκέλι & Φινάλε ⬥ The kangeli dance belongs to the family of syrtos dances. Live recording from the concert Carnival Songs with Domna Samiou, held on 4 March 2003 at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
Σόλο κανονάκι ♦ The kanun (kanonaki) is a direct descendant of the Byzantine psaltery (psalterion) and a distant forerunner of Western spinets and harpsichords. Studio recording (1974).
Σόλο κανονάκι ♦ The kanonaki (qanun in Arabic) takes its name from the Pythagorean term kanon, meaning rule, which refers to the mathematical ratios of vibrating strings. Belonging to the zither-harp family, the kanonaki is a direct descendant of the psaltery, an instrument from the Near East whose use spread [...]
