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Rebetika of the Gramophone and Beyond with Fotis Vergopoulos, kostis Kostakis, Dimitris Koustas, Andria Antoniou Wednesday 21st June 2023 @ Jamboree 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 Vergopoulos was… Continue reading Rebetika of the Gramophone, LONDON

Rebetika of the Gramophone and Beyond with Fotis Vergopoulos, kostis Kostakis, Dimitris Koustas, Andria Antoniou Tuesday 20th June 2023 @ Jericho Tavern 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 Vergopoulos… Continue reading Rebetika of the Gramophone, OXFORD

The Cafe Aman Experience with Tip the Waiter Tuesday 20th June 2023 @ Green Note 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 of love,… Continue reading The Cafe Aman Experience 2023

Celebrating Zabetas with Plastikes Karekles Sunday 18th June 2023 @ St.Paul’s Church Tickets available soon! 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 down-to-earth tragedy… Continue reading CELEBRATING ZABETAS (18/6) with Plastikes Karekles

The Politika of the Armonica with Dimitris Koustas and Rebetiko Carnival Musicians Saturday 17th June 2023 @ Green Note 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, and other… Continue reading The Politika of the Armonica, with Dimitris Koustas and RC musicians

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 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

Songs of Asia Minor with The Gouventas Collective Saturday 10th June 2023 @ The Jamboree Asia Minor music reflects the synthesis of the western tradition of polyphony with the eastern tradition of modes and microtones. During the great population movement in the Balkans in the early 20th century, outstanding musicians from Constantinople, Smyrna and the… Continue reading Songs of Asia Minor

Rebetika with Alekos Tsolakis and Gavrilos Kokonas Wednesday 7th June 2023 @ Green Note Book Now A set of classic and lesser known songs representing different stages and eras of the genre, performed by two of the most passionate advocates of rebetiko music on the scene today. Musicians Alekos Tsolakis, voice/bouzouki Gavrilos Kokonas, voice/guitar Alekos… Continue reading Rebetika, with Alekos Tsolakis and Akis Pitsanis