Greek Folk Music: The Best Instrumental Tracks
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Looking for some great Greek folk music to listen to? Check out our top picks for the best instrumental tracks!
Introduction to Greek Folk Music
Greek folk music (τραγούδια της γεωργίας, Geometrian songs) is the traditional music of Greece. It covers a great variety of styles and subgenres, which have evolved over the centuries. It usually is played by soloists (mandolin, guitar, lute, violin) accompanied by traditional instruments like the Greeks’ native bagpipes (tzamara), clarinet, bouzouki andreqanoe), tambourine (touberleki), laouto, zither (lafta) and drums. Sometimes other instruments like saxophone and accordion are also used.
The Best Instrumental Tracks
Greece is a country with a long and rich history of music. Greek folk music is an integral part of that musical tradition. Greek folk music is characterized by its use of different instruments, including the lute, the sitar, the tambura, and the bouzouki. Greek folk music is also known for its use of different modes, or scales, which give the music a unique sound.
Track 1
“Mkritsa”
Composed by Vangelis Paximadas
Performed by the Ensemble of Traditional Instruments “Logos”
Courtesy of BMG Greece
By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
Track 2
“Mikres Aggelies” or “Little Angels” is a lovely, sad song traditionally sung at Greek wakes. This track is a beautifully performed version with stirring vocals by Dionysis Savvopoulos.
Track 3
This track is fast-paced and full of energy, making it perfect for dancing. It features the violin, clarinet, and tambourine prominently, with the rest of the instruments providing accompaniment. The result is a lively and exciting piece that is sure to get you moving.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Greek folk music is some of the most beautifully complex and emotionally charged music in the world. The best tracks are those that allow the listener to experience the full range of this musical tradition, from its energetic and danceable rhythms to its haunting and reflective melodies.
