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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.
The floghera is a handmade wind instrument, similar in size and playing technique to the vertical flute. It is crafted from materials such as cane, wood, metal, or bone. It typically has six or seven finger holes on the front and one thumb hole on the back. The violin was introduced into Greek folk music in the 19th century.
Markos Ph. Dragoumis (1974)
Studio recording (1974).
