Collection

1955 Folk Music of Greece (FE 4454)

Recorded by James Notopoulous in the 1950s, Folk Music of Greece is a compilation of field recordings from Epirus, Macedonia, Central Greece, Cyprus, and other surrounding areas. Includes authentic Greek folk songs and dances that feature instruments such as the lyre of Pontus and the lyre of Crete. Liner notes include an introduction written by James A. Notopoulous; historical background written by G. A. Megas; detailed notes on Greek music, dance, and instruments written by Spyros Peristeres; and track descriptions with pictures of instruments and musicians.

CATALOG NUMBER(S)
FW04454, FE 4454
YEAR(S) RELEASED
1955
LABEL(S)/COLLECTION(S)
Folkways Records
COUNTRY(S)
Cyprus, Greece
GENRE(S)
World
INSTRUMENT(S)
Acoustic guitar, Chorus, Clarinet, Drums, Horns, Lead vocals, Lute, Lyre, Violin, Woodwind instrument
LANGUAGE(S)
Greek (ελληνικά, ellēniká)
RECORDING ERA(S)
1950s
CREDIT(S)
James A. (James Anastasios) Notopoulos – Producer, Recorder
Ronald Clyne – Designer
Nellys – Photographer (Cover)