Mourning Song of North Epirus

Βορειοηπειρώτικο μοιρολόι

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Region: Epirus
Type: Instrumental
Rhythm: Free rythm
Duration: 03:19

Recording information

Studio recording, 1960s. Released in extended play 45 rpm disc (Lyra 2023) supervised by Domna Samiou (Recordings in 45 RPM). Later, in 1973, in the LP A second voyage to Greece (Minerva 22034, 1973).

Credits

Tassos Chalkias

Clarinet

Discography

A Second Voyage to Greece
Recordings in 45 RPM

See also

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The Maypole and Other Local Carnival Traditions

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