Exploring the Traditional Music of Epirus: History, Culture, and Memory

In this episode, we explore the traditional music of Epirus, a region in northwestern Greece, as detailed in Lament from Epirus: An Odyssey into Europe’s Oldest Surviving Folk Music by Christopher C. King. The author reflects on his personal experiences researching this unique music, contrasting its vibrant, communal nature with the effects of commercialization and modernization. Through anecdotes and historical context, we examine the deep connection between the music, the land, and the people. Themes of loss, memory, and mortality are explored, revealing how these emotions are woven into the music and culture of Epirus.

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/magazine/hunting-for-the-source-of-the-worlds-most-beguiling-folk-music.html