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Ποιμενικός σκοπός
One of the many improvised melodies played by shepherds throughout continental Greece while watching their flocks, performed on the classic pastoral instrument, the flute (the Greek flogera). The tune is also known as skaros.
Studio recording (1961). Released on an extended play 45 rpm disc (Philips 8433, 1961), supervised by Domna Samiou (Recordings on 45 RPM); in 1961, it was also included in the LP Songs of the Sea and of the Highlands (Philips 600506 PR, 1961), and, in 1969, in the LP Songs and tunes from all around Greece (Fidelity 0320 PL, 1969). In 2008, Yiorgos Tsambras included the track in the CD collection Mousiko Odiporiko 1959-1969 (Universal Music, 2008).

Flute