Zonaradikos

Βασιλκούδα

00:00
Region: Thrace
Type: Instrumental
Rhythm: 6 beats
Dance: Zonaradikos
Duration: 02:39

Recording information

Studio recording, 1974.

Credits

Theodoros Kekes

Gaida (bagpipe)

Mathios Balabanis

Goblet drum

Discography

Souravli – Greek Flutes and Pipes

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