Βορειοηπειρώτικο μοιρολόι⬥ The tune in free rhythm, recorded in 1960s. Released in extended play 45 rpm disc (Lyra 2023) supervised by Domna Samiou. On the clarinet Tassos Chalkias.
Μουσταμπέικο ⬥ From the region of Naoussa, Macedonia, danced during the Carnival period, in "Boules" custom which, according to the old Byzantine tradition, celebrated in Macedonia during the Twelve Days of Christmas. Recorded in 1975.
Τζιβαέρι ⬥ Studio recording, 1974. An example of "kathistiki" music or music "for the table". It consists of a slow introduction for santur (dulcimer, santouri) and a main section on 4/4 time. The santur resembles the cimbalom and comprises three or four octaves. Each note is produced by three strings [...]
Η ομορφούλα ⬥ A local dance from Florina, Macedonia, in 4/4 meter. Traditionally, it is played and danced mainly at wedding celebrations. Recorded in 1974.
Πεντοζάλης ⬥ This pentozalis tune is performed by a lute, replacing the Cretan lyra. Domna Samiou recorded it in Chania, in 1965. On the lute, Paylos Papadakis.
Πηδηχτός χορός ⬥ A joyful dance tune from Lesvos. Domna Samiou taped in Skoutaro, Lesvos, in 1965. On the gaida (bagpipe), the local musician Yiorgos Karavassilis.
Σερεανίτσα ⬥ Live recording from the concert ‘Songs of Asia Minor with Domna Samiou’ at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, on 2005. On the Pontic lyra, Ilias Yfantidis.
Ποιμενικός σκοπός ⬥ A pastoral tune of free rhythm and improvisational character, also known as “skaros”. Recorded in 1961. On the flute, Dimitris Psigas.
Σκάρος ⬥ One of many improvised melodies played by the shepherds, throughout the continental Greece, while watching their herd, with the classic pastoral instrument, the flute.
Αργός πεντοζάλης ⬥ The "pentozalis" is in 2/4 meter and is the most characteristic and spectacular of all the Cretan dances. Its foot movements are small, quick and precise and are varied by interesting leaps. It starts in moderate or slow tempo and becomes quicker and quicker by degrees. The [...]
