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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

Diaspora and Rebetiko Music

Diaspora and Rebetiko Music Monday 13th November 2023 @ Great Hall Book Now Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the songs and music of the Greek diasporic world with the Rebetiko Carnival musicians. Dr Konstantinos Trimmis, CHS Visiting Research Fellow, will introduce the evening’s programme and the two speakers. Ed Emery, the coordinator… Continue reading Diaspora and Rebetiko Music

Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides Sunday 12th November 2023 @ Green Note Book Now The newly formed quartet “Oi Sevdalides” have the honour of officially appearing for the first time at the Green Note in Camden. The programme will be based on Rebetiko repertoire by various artists, ranging from different periods of the Rebetiko… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides

Smyrneika ‘B-side’

Smyrneika ‘B-side’ Sunday 22nd October 2023 @ Jamboree Book Now Smyrneika We use the term ‘Smyrneika’ quite loosely as songs that were recorded in the early parts of the 20th century in Istanbul or Smyrni from Greeks living there based mainly on ‘Makams’ (modal music). Following the destruction of Smyrna and the forced migration of… Continue reading Smyrneika ‘B-side’

Greek Roots Series: Tribute to Skarvelis

Greek Roots Series: Tribute to Skarvelis Sunday 8th October 2023 @ Green Note Book Now Kostas Skarvelis (1880-1922), born and raised in the vibrant streets of Constantinople, displayed an innate talent for music from a young age. Despite facing adversities and lacking formal education, he blossomed into a virtuoso guitarist by the age of 17.… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Tribute to Skarvelis