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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

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)

Yares

Yares with Alekos Tsolakis and Akis Pitsanis Monday 14th April 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Fotis and Nicolas formed Yarès in an effort to share their love for rebetiko and make the songs they enjoy known to the public abroad. They have been active for more than three years and have performed in various… Continue reading Yares