George Dalaras »Rembetiko – the Blues of Greece«

Lothringerstrasse 20

1030 Wien

 

Performers

George Dalaras, Guitar, Bouzuki, Vocals

Aspasia Stratigou, Vocals

George Papachristoudis, Piano

Apostolos Valaroutsos, Clarinet

Georgios Matsikas, Bouzuki

Vasileios Korakakis, Vocals, Bouzuki, Baglama

Konstantinos Konstatninou, Double Bass

Emmanouil Grysmpolakis, Accordion

Efstratios Samniotis, Percussion

Ilias Mantikos, Kanun

Sotirios Margonis, Violin

Rembetiko, known as the "Greek blues," is a unique and fascinating musical tradition with its roots in the vibrant port districts and humble working-class neighborhoods of Greece at the beginning of the 20th century. It is an art form that captures the essence of Greek folk music while celebrating the life stories of the people, their dreams, joys, and sorrows, in lyrical and melodic expressions. George Dalaras takes you on a profound journey through the world of rembetiko. Through his masterful interpretations, a soundscape unfolds that combines the nostalgic melancholy of the past with the passionate energy of the present. With his powerful voice and virtuoso mastery of traditional instruments, Dalaras brings the authentic nuances and timeless beauty of this musical form to life.

(Source: konzerthaus.at)