The Urban Folk Songs Of Crete with Kalia Lyraki, Miltos Boumis, George Aggelopoulos, Simon Mercouris Friday 9th June 2023 @ Cafe Barcelona Book Now The trio of George Angelopoulos (mandolin), Simon Mercouris (Cretan laouto) and Miltos Boumis (Cretan laouto) will joined by the singer and multi-instrumentalist Kalia Lyraki, to perform songs drawn specifically from the… Continue reading The urban folk songs of Crete
Month: February 2023
Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series. Rebetika Unplugged.
Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series Rebetika Unplugged Book Now In today’s afternoon gathering we will perform songs we love across the pre- and post-war journey of rebetiko; songs we usually play at home gatherings amongst good friends while we share food, ouzo, raki and heartwarming smiles! Rebet Asker was a restaurant/music venue which saw all… Continue reading Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series. Rebetika Unplugged.
CELEBRATING ZABETAS (29/3) with Plastikes Karekles
CELEBRATING ZABETAS with Plastikes Karekles Wednesday 29th March 2023 @ Green Note “ Ζambetas as a composer is among the ten greatest of the rebetiko and laiko. As a bouzouki player he was the best with a very special and personal sound , but as a show man he was unique . An artist that… Continue reading CELEBRATING ZABETAS (29/3) with Plastikes Karekles
Rebetika of the Gramophone, LONDON
Rebetika of the Gramophone and Beyond with Fotis Vergopoulos, kostis Kostakis, Dimitris Koustas, Andria Antoniou Wednesday 21st June 2023 @ Jamboree Book Now An evening of rebetika songs of all eras with some of the greatest musicians in this genre performing today. Musicians: Fotis Vergopoulos, voice/bouzoukiKostas Kostakis, voice/guitarAndria Antoniou, voice/hand held percussionDimitris Koustas, voice/accordion Fotis… Continue reading Rebetika of the Gramophone, LONDON
Rebetika of the Gramophone, OXFORD
Rebetika of the Gramophone and Beyond with Fotis Vergopoulos, kostis Kostakis, Dimitris Koustas, Andria Antoniou Tuesday 20th June 2023 @ Jericho Tavern Book Now An evening of rebetika songs of all eras with some of the greatest musicians in this genre performing today. Musicians: Fotis Vergopoulos, voice/bouzoukiKostas Kostakis, voice/guitarAndria Antoniou, voice/hand held percussionDimitris Koustas, voice/accordion… Continue reading Rebetika of the Gramophone, OXFORD
The Cafe Aman Experience 2023
The Cafe Aman Experience with Tip the Waiter Tuesday 20th June 2023 @ Green Note Book Now Expect to feel and listen to the Smyrna-style and Pireotiko ‘dromoi’ and sounds in a modern-day Cafe Aman experience. Tip the Waiter play music from Greece, Turkey and beyond, from the mountain villages to the smoky harbours; songs… Continue reading The Cafe Aman Experience 2023
CELEBRATING ZABETAS (18/6) with Plastikes Karekles
Celebrating Zabetas with Plastikes Karekles Sunday 18th June 2023 @ St.Paul’s Church Tickets available soon! Book Now The Rebetiko Carnival collaborates with The Chichester Festival to bring this concert of music by Zabetas. Zabetas is arguably one of the warmest, relatable and talented Greek musicians of all time. His catchy, melodic songs, filled with the… Continue reading CELEBRATING ZABETAS (18/6) with Plastikes Karekles
The Politika of the Armonica, with Dimitris Koustas and RC musicians
The Politika of the Armonica with Dimitris Koustas and Rebetiko Carnival Musicians Saturday 17th June 2023 @ Green Note Book Now All the way from Greece, RC guest resident musician Dimitris Koustas is joined by London-based regulars on the scene, Dunja Botic and Maria Tsirodimitri to enjoy tunes and songs composed by Tountas, Skarvelis, Amiralis,… Continue reading The Politika of the Armonica, with Dimitris Koustas and RC musicians
Rebetika with Tsalpara, Kokonas and members of Plastikes Karekles
Rebetika with Haroula Tsalpara, Gavrilos Kokonas and Plastikes Karekles Tuesday 13th June 2023 @ The Methodist Church Book Now Free Event! Part of the Ensemble Reza midday concert series, featuring songs that mapped the musical landscape of Greece between the 1930s and early 1950s, including music by Skarvelis, Vamvakaris, Rovertakis, Papaioannou, Mitsakis, Tsitsanis and more.… Continue reading Rebetika with Tsalpara, Kokonas and members of Plastikes Karekles
Rebetika with Haroula Tsalpara, Gavrilos Kokonas and RC musicians
Rebetika with Haroula Tsalpara, Gavrilos Kokonas and Plastikes Karekles Tuesday 13th June 2023 @ Green Note Book Now A performance of songs that mapped the musical landscape of Greece between the 1930s and early 1950s, including music by Skarvelis, Vamvakaris, Rovertakis, Papaioannou, Mitsakis, Tsitsanis and more. Visiting from Greece especially for this performance are two… Continue reading Rebetika with Haroula Tsalpara, Gavrilos Kokonas and RC musicians