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Greek Serenade

Greek Serenade Saturday 9th March 2024 @ Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre The music we will perform tonight will be songs of the great Vasilis Tsitsanis (1915-1984). He is  generally acknowledged as one of the greatest icons of Greek music. Born of the Rebetiko tradition, over the many years of composing his music evolved into the… Continue reading Greek Serenade

Greek Music for Gaza

Greek Music for Gaza Saturday 2nd March 2024 @ St. Luke’s Church Book Now Children are always the most tragic collateral damage of any conflict. This event is to raise funds to help the relief efforts for them, with the Palestine Trauma Centre UK. Members of the Greek group, Plastikes Karekles, will be performing a… Continue reading Greek Music for Gaza

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Rural Folk Anthology

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Rural Folk Anthology Sunday 11th February 2024 @ Green Note Book Now ‘Rebétiko’ music is often considered a unique genre on its own, and ‘paradosiaká’ refer to traditional Greek folk music. However, both genres share similar expressive elements. They utilise related musical scales, modality, and even the same lyrics or… Continue reading Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Rural Folk Anthology

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: The Regulars

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: The Regulars Sunday 14th January 2024 @ Green Note Book Now In today’s afternoon gathering we will present a list of songs we love across the pre- and post-war journey of rebetiko. From songs related to Piraeus, related to diaspora, recorded in Greece and the US; songs we usually play… Continue reading Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: The Regulars

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Cigdem Aslan Trio

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Cigdem Aslan Trio Sunday 10th December 2023 @ Green Note Book Now Cigdem Aslan, known for her captivating voice and profound connection to the Cafe Aman tradition, has garnered critical acclaim for her solo albums, enchanting audiences worldwide. Her ability to transport listeners through time and space, delving into the… Continue reading Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Cigdem Aslan Trio