The Maypole and Other Local Carnival Traditions

Γαϊτανάκι & Παρωδία γάμου

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Region: Epirus
Area: Arta, Grammenitsa
Type: Instrumental
Category: Carnival Song
Rhythm: 4 beats
Dance: Local dance
Duration: 08:16

Recording information

Live recording from the concert Carnival Songs with Domna Samiou, held at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, on March 4, 2003.

Credits

Nikos Philippidis

Clarinet

Yiorgos Marinakis

Violin

Socrates Sinopoulos

Constantinopolitan lute

Kostas Philippidis

Lute

Andreas Pappas

Tambourine

The Grammenitsa Carnival Group

Theatrical performance

Discography

Carnival Songs with Domna in Thessaloniki (Live)

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