Lovers of Rebetika

Multi-talented musician and one of the best rebetiko singers. Of

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Alexis Zoumbas was a Greek folk violinist who gained recognition for his recordings in the early 20th century. He is particularly known for his contributions to the Greek and Balkan music traditions, as well as his influence on American folk music.

Zoumbas was born in the early 1880s in the region of Epirus, which is now part of Greece. He emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, like many Greeks seeking better economic opportunities. In the United States, he continued to play and record his music, which featured a unique blend of Greek, Balkan, and American folk elements. His recordings often showcased his virtuosic violin playing.

While not widely recognized during his lifetime, Alexis Zoumbas' recordings have gained attention and appreciation among folk music enthusiasts and collectors over the years. His music has been influential in the revival of traditional Greek and Balkan music and has also left a mark on American folk music.

Zoumbas' recordings are considered valuable cultural artifacts, preserving a snapshot of the musical traditions of his time and the cross-cultural influences that shaped his music.

This week we once again focus on instrumental rare Rebetiko Gems. Delving into some works from Lukianos Cavadias, Alexis Zoumbas & Manolis Hiotis.

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The bouzouki was apparently not particularly well-known among the refugees from Asia Minor, but had been known by that name in Greece since at least 1835, from which year a drawing by the Danish artist Martinus Rørbye has survived. It is a view of the studio of the Athenian luthier Leonidas Gailas (Λεωνίδας Γάϊλας), whom the artist describes as Fabricatore di Bossuchi. The drawing clearly shows a number of bouzouki-like instruments. Despite this evidence, we still know nothing of the early history of the instrument's association with what came to be called rebetiko Recent research has however uncovered a number of hitherto unknown references to the instrument during the 19th and early 20th centuries, including evidence of its established presence in the Peloponnese.

Delving into the world of rare recordings from the 1920's, and one of the oldest recordings of the bouzouki!

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Spiros Peristeris was born in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire. His parents were Aristides, a famous musician who originated from Athens, and Despina

Vassilis Tsitsanis (1915-1984) was a Greek singer, songwriter, and bouzouki player, considered one of the most influential figures in Greek music. He is often referred to as the "architect" of modern Greek popular music.

Tsitsanis was born on January 18, 1915, in Trikala, Greece. He began playing the bouzouki at a young age and eventually moved to Athens in the late 1930s to pursue a career in music. His innovative style and compositions played a significant role in the evolution of rebetiko, a genre of Greek music associated with urban working-class culture.

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Lovers of Rebetika - A brief history of Recording companies in Greece

Columbia: Columbia Records, an American record label, also had a presence in Greece during this period. They released Greek music recordings and worked with Greek artists. Columbia played a significant role in introducing Western popular music genres, such as jazz and swing, to Greek audiences.

His Master's Voice (HMV): HMV was another prominent record label that operated in Greece during this time. They recorded and distributed a variety of music genres, including Greek traditional music, popular songs, and classical music. HMV worked with both Greek and international artists and contributed to the dissemination of music throughout the country.

Athens Record Company (ATHCO): ATHCO was a Greek recording company established in 1932. They recorded and released a wide range of Greek music, including popular songs, folk music, and rebetiko. ATHCO played a significant role in promoting rebetiko, a popular urban folk music genre, during the 1930s and 1940s.

Pan-Vox: Pan-Vox was a Greek record label founded in the early 1950s. They recorded and distributed Greek popular music, traditional songs, and rebetiko. Pan-Vox played a crucial role in shaping the Greek music industry during the 1950s and 1960s, working with well-known Greek artists of the time.

This week we once again delve into the music of Rebetiko and it's historical context on how it shaped the musical landscape of Greece for ever.

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