Rebetiko

Rebetiko, often referred to as the Greek blues, is a music genre that emerged in the urban culture of Greece in the early 20th century. Characterized by its mournful melodies and often poignant, lyrical themes, it reflects the struggles and tales of the urban poor, the outcasts, and the working class. Traditional instruments such as the bouzouki, baglamas, and guitar are central to the sound of rebetiko, providing a distinctive, twanging resonance. Artists like Vassilis Tsitsanis and Sotiria Bellou have shaped the genre with their emotionally charged performances that touch upon themes of love, exile, loss, and political unrest. Over time, rebetiko has evolved, influenced by various musical styles, but always retaining its unique blend of Eastern and Western musical elements and its deep connection to Greek identity and culture.

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Den yparchoun oneira
Single - Released November 6, 2024

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Antonis Kalogiannis
Apostolos Kaldaras
Areti Ketime
Domna Samiou
George Dalaras
Gerasimos Andreatos
Giannis Nicou
Giannis Spanos
Giorgos Katsaros
Giorgos Zambetas
Grigoris Bithikotsis
Hainides
Heimerinoi Kolymvites
Kaiti Homata
Kostas Metzelopoulos
Manolis Lidakis
Manolis Mitsias
Manos Loizos
Margarita Zorbala
Melina Kana
Mihalis Violaris
Mimis Plessas
Nikos Xydakis
Popi Asteriadi
Rena Koumioti
Sotiria Bellou
Stamatis Kokotas
Stavros Xarhakos
Vassilis Tsitsanis
Vicky Mosholiou
Viky Moscholiou
George Dalaras
Melina Kana
Grigoris Bithikotsis
Rena Koumioti
Manos Loizos
Sotiria Bellou
Manolis Lidakis
Mihalis Violaris
Vicky Mosholiou
Stavros Xarhakos
Gerasimos Andreatos
Mimis Plessas
Manolis Mitsias
Vassilis Tsitsanis
Heimerinoi Kolymvites
Hainides
Giorgos Zambetas
Stamatis Kokotas
Viky Moscholiou
Margarita Zorbala
Antonis Kalogiannis
Kaiti Homata
Areti Ketime
Nikos Xydakis
Domna Samiou
Giannis Spanos
Apostolos Kaldaras
Kostas Metzelopoulos
Popi Asteriadi
Giannis Nicou
Giorgos Katsaros