Greek Folk

Greek folk music, deeply rooted in Greece's rich tradition, encapsulates the country's diverse cultural heritage, reflecting its history, landscapes, and soul. It is characterized by its emotive and often improvisational nature, conveying stories of everyday life, love, loss, and celebration. Instruments quintessential to Greek folk, such as the bouzouki, lyra, and laouto, produce a distinctive sound that is both vibrant and hauntingly beautiful. Artists like Giorgos Amarantidis and Sokratis Sinopoulos are celebrated for their mastery in blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences, enriching the genre. Through their music, they convey not just melodies, but the heartbeat of Greece, drawing listeners into a timeless journey through its islands, mountains, and bustling streets. Greek folk music remains a dynamic and ever-evolving genre, paying homage to the past while inviting innovation.

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Charles Calomiris: Evlogía
Album - 15 Tracks - Released April 11, 2025

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Anna Karabesini
Antonis Apergis
Areti Ketime
Bouzouki Kings
Christos Dantis
Christos Tsiamoulis
Couleur Locale
Dimitrios Polisoidis
Dimitris Vavliaras
Ellines Akrites
Evi Kapatai
Fotis Siotas
George Kontogiorgos
Giannis Nicou
Giorgos Amarantidis
Giorgos Katsaros
Giorgos Michail
Ilias Andriopoulos
Katerina Bournaka
Katerina Papadopoulou
Katy Garbi
Kiki Kapsaski
Konstantinos Argiros
Kyriakos Gouventas
Lefteris Kallergis
Loudovikos Ton Anogion
Manolis Pappos
Michalis Moschou
Ministerul Manelelor
Nicos
Niki Koukoulari
Nikos Mirakis
Nim Omega
Pano Hora Ensemble
Paraskevas Kitsos
Pericles Papapetropoulos
Petros Tabouris
Sokratis Sinopoulos
Spiros Bibilas
Tasos Ioannidis
The Mediterranean Soloists
Yannis Karalis
Έψιλον Ρο
Ministerul Manelelor
Konstantinos Argiros
Katy Garbi
Bouzouki Kings
Christos Dantis
Nicos
Ellines Akrites
Petros Tabouris
Fotis Siotas
Kiki Kapsaski
Lefteris Kallergis
Areti Ketime
Katerina Bournaka
Yannis Karalis
Katerina Papadopoulou
Ilias Andriopoulos
Manolis Pappos
Loudovikos Ton Anogion
Έψιλον Ρο
Kyriakos Gouventas
The Mediterranean Soloists
Sokratis Sinopoulos
Spiros Bibilas
Giannis Nicou
Antonis Apergis
Giorgos Amarantidis
Christos Tsiamoulis
Giorgos Michail
Nim Omega
Evi Kapatai
Pericles Papapetropoulos
Anna Karabesini
Nikos Mirakis
Couleur Locale
Niki Koukoulari
Dimitrios Polisoidis
Tasos Ioannidis
Michalis Moschou
Pano Hora Ensemble
Dimitris Vavliaras
Giorgos Katsaros
Paraskevas Kitsos
George Kontogiorgos