The retelling of fine, magnificent, heroic deeds from the past has always inspired a future path for every nation, the weft on which its future is woven. Austere and Doric, as stern as the heroes they describe, these songs from history function both as chronicles and musical myths, and as […]
Εψές προψές επέρναγα ⬥ I was over by Piana, up high, a day or two ago and, lads, who did I hear but the old man of the Moria. And I hear the old man of the Moria, old Thodorakis, telling his fine lads, telling them: "Listen up, autumn’s done [...]
Λαλούδι της Μονομπασιάς ⬥ Rock, vai, rock of Monemvasiá Rock of Monemvasiá and Athens’ citadel. Hey Palamedi of Náfplion, open up and let me in. So I can lay eyes on Náfplions’ women, on Náfplions’ maids, how they wash and whiten and lather sweet. Washing with one hand, lathering with [...]
Όλα τα κάστρα τα είδα ⬥ All the castles I have seen, not one have I not visited, vr' aman aman, not one have I not visited, oh maid Frankish, maiden Greek. But like Beauty's Castle I have seen no other, frankish maid in the Frankish gown. With silver doors [...]
