Sousta from Tilos

Τηλιακή σούστα

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Region: Dodecanese
Area: Tilos
Type: Instrumental
Rhythm: 2 beats
Dance: Sousta
Duration: 03:54

Recording information

Studio recording, 2006.

Credits

Nikos Oikonomidis

Violin

Kostas Philippidis

Lute

Discography

The Earth’s Three Bounties

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