Traditional violin Journey through Greek iconic masters Friday 6th June 2025 @ DB Music London The history of performance on traditional violin, from the first recordings in America before 1922, to the era of pre-war Smyrnaic and rebetiko music in Athens. A musical journey through the master pioneers of the art of Greek traditional violin… Continue reading Traditional violin – Journey through Greek iconic masters
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From the Folk Orchestra to the Duet
From the Folk Orchestra to the Duet Explore how the roles of solo and rhythm instruments alternate when playing rebetiko. Thursday 5th June 2025 @ DB Music London How can the established roles of key musical instruments that represent folk tradition be redefined in a modern way? Can a Bouzouki and a Guitar alternate rhythmically… Continue reading From the Folk Orchestra to the Duet
Karsilamas on the Guitar and the Bouzouki
Karsilamas on the Guitar and the Bouzouki Improve phrasing and groove feeling through the nuances of Karsilamas dance Thursday 19th June 2025 @ DB Music London The “Karsilamas” dance is primarily performed by two people facing each other. Its name comes from the Turkish word “karsi,” which means “opposite” in Greek. Seminar on the Karsilamas… Continue reading Karsilamas on the Guitar and the Bouzouki
Pre-war Rebetiko Singing
Pre-war Rebetiko Singing Bouzouki workshop with Fotis Vergopoulos Sunday 15th June 2025 @ St James Church Islington In this workshop, we will explore pre-war rebetiko songs, focusing on their melismata (ornamentation), phrasing, and the musical modes they follow. At the same time, we will dedicate time to how our modern speech and voice can adapt… Continue reading Pre-war Rebetiko Singing
Rebetika Across Time (London)
Rebetika Across Time Saturday 14th June 2025 @ The Vincent Book Now Step into the world of Rebetika with three of Greece’s finest musicians—Fotis Vergopoulos, Avgerini Gatsi, and Kostis Kostakis (members of Rebetiko band Rebeti)—joined by London-based singer Andria Antoniou. Together, they bring the timeless sounds of the Gramophone era into the present, touching upon… Continue reading Rebetika Across Time (London)
Rebetika Across Time (Oxford)
Rebetika Across Time Friday 13th June 2025 @ The Jericho Book Now Step into the world of Rebetika with three of Greece’s finest musicians—Fotis Vergopoulos, Avgerini Gatsi, and Kostis Kostakis (members of Rebetiko band Rebeti)—joined by London-based singer Andria Antoniou. Together, they bring the timeless sounds of the Gramophone era into the present, touching upon… Continue reading Rebetika Across Time (Oxford)
Mountain Echoes
Mountain Echoes with Alkanna Graeca Friday 6th June 2025 @ DB Music Book Now Experience the voices of Alkanna Graeca as they intertwine the ancient folk traditions of the Balkans, Mediterranean, and Black Sea, forging a sound both primal and transcendent. Rooted in the rich polyphonic traditions of the Balkans, their voices—earthy yet ethereal—carry the… Continue reading Mountain Echoes
Pre-war Rebetiko and Greek folk
Pre-war Rebetiko and Greek folk with Zeeya Tuesday 10th June 2025 @ DB Music Book Now Zeeya is a dynamic, experimental guitar-violin duo based in London, playing a repertoire of pre-war (WWII) Rebetiko and folk Greek music. The ‘Laiki kithara’ (folk guitar) and the violin became increasingly important instruments in the urban folk music of… Continue reading Pre-war Rebetiko and Greek folk
Philosophy and Rebetiko
Philosophy and Rebetiko Friday 13th June 2025 @ DB Music Book Now Philosophy and Rebetiko with Katerina Clambaneva and Miriam Cohen Christofidis An evening of philosophical enquiry and rebetiko music celebrating women in rebetiko. At this moment in time, we need more opportunities for connection and coming together. Join us for an evening celebrating women… Continue reading Philosophy and Rebetiko
Rebetiko Sergiani with Alekos Tsolakis and Akis Pitsanis (21-6)
Rebetiko Sergiani with Alekos Tsolakis and Akis Pitsanis Saturday 21st June 2025 @ The Folklore Rooms A rebetiko duo with nearly 15 years of collaboration, Alekos and Akis bring a repertoire spanning all eras of rebetiko (pre-, mid-, and post-war). Their performance will transport you to the vibrant streets of Old Athens and the underground… Continue reading Rebetiko Sergiani with Alekos Tsolakis and Akis Pitsanis (21-6)