Gaida

Γκάιντα

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Gaida
Region: Macedonia
Type: Instrumental
Rhythm: 4 beats
Dance: Local dance
Duration: 02:59

Recording information

Studio recording (1960s). Released on an 45 rpm disc (Lyra LS 1060), supervised by Domna Samiou.

Credits

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Vaios Malliaras

Clarinet

Discography

Recordings in 45 RPM
Recordings in 45 RPM

See also

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