Tag: Greece
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The Radio Martiko label captures the glorious laika pop genre and the best of Tassos Chalkias’ psychedelic epirotika – two of Greece’s finest musical movements – across two supreme vinyl releases
Radio Martiko double drop a peerless selection of Greek pop and outstanding ‘epirotika’ recordings – a deep and psychedelic folk form – across two sumptuous vinyl releases. These have been on heavy rotation since they arrived at Christmas. Both offerings just keep on giving and its been a real pleasure getting to know both genres…
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Rizà transport the listener through traditional Greek folk and electronic soundscapes that immerse and captivate on debut album
This band is Rizà and their self-titled debut album is a must listen – this trio adapt Greek traditional songs and instruments into modern soundscapes and contemporary folk, it’s the electronic production techniques that elevate this to a world treasure. It’s sometimes similar to the field recordings of the Ocora label, or the washes…
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Greek electronic and free jazz duo Kolida Babo release their self titled album for MIC – an important uniting soundscape for a cross section of artists
This one is causing a stir – with Kolida Babo’s blend of modular electronics gaining plaudits from everyone from sonic master The Bug, through to jazz and world critics on 6Music – such is the technical wizardry and auditory wonder of this album. Kolida Babo is the collaboration between two Greek woodwind musicians from separate…
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R.I.P Demis Roussos
Demis Roussos sold more than 60 million albums worldwide and was also a member of progressive rock group Aphrodite’s Child. He had been in a private hospital in Athens with an undisclosed illness for some time, and died surrounded by his family. Aphrodite’s Child bandmate Vangelis paid tribute: “Demis my friend. “I have just arrived…
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