Bouzouki

The bouzouki, with its distinctive metallic twang resonating through rich melodies and intricate rhythms, forms the bedrock of a beloved Greek musical tradition. It is not a genre in itself but rather a stringed instrument central to Greek music, often featured in genres like rebetiko and laïkó. Bouzouki music can evoke a spectrum of emotions, from the jubilant vibrancy of dance tunes to the poignant depths of bluesy ballads, embodying the soul of Greek culture. Composers and players like Mikis Theodorakis and Vassilis Tsitsanis have elevated the bouzouki to a symbol of national identity, infusing their compositions with a blend of traditional folk motifs and contemporary sensibilities. It's a sound characterized by its lively yet heart-wrenching narratives, often accompanied by fervent singing, weaving the listener through the alleys and seasides of Greece's storied landscape.

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Giorgos Katsaros
Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 18, 2024

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Alec Finn
Apostolos Kaldaras
Bouzouki Kings
Bouzouki-Ensemble Bilek-Nejez
DROMOS bouzouki band
Dimitris Margiolas
Giorgos Katsaros
Giorgos Zambetas
Ilias Andriopoulos
Manolis Pappos
Manos Hadjidakis
Manos Loizos
Michalis Koumbios
Michalis Terzis
Mikis Theodorakis
Mimis Plessas
Paraskevas Grekis
Paraskevas Grekis And His Bouzouki
Stavros Xarhakos
Thanasis Vasilakis
Thanasis Vasilas
Vassilis Tsitsanis
Yannis K. Ioannou
Mikis Theodorakis
Manos Hadjidakis
Bouzouki Kings
Michalis Koumbios
Michalis Terzis
Manos Loizos
Thanasis Vasilas
Yannis K. Ioannou
Stavros Xarhakos
Paraskevas Grekis
Mimis Plessas
Giorgos Zambetas
Dimitris Margiolas
Vassilis Tsitsanis
Thanasis Vasilakis
DROMOS bouzouki band
Alec Finn
Manolis Pappos
Bouzouki-Ensemble Bilek-Nejez
Ilias Andriopoulos
Apostolos Kaldaras
Paraskevas Grekis And His Bouzouki
Giorgos Katsaros