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Greek Roots Series: From Smyrna to London

Greek Roots Series: From Smyrna to London Sunday 8th March 2026 @ Green Note Book Now Through bold, contemporary interpretations, Zeeya bring Smyrna’s lost musical world vividly back to life for today’s audiences. Zeeya are a dynamic, experimental guitar-violin duo based in London, playing a repertoire of pre-war (WWII) Rebetiko and Greek folk music. The… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: From Smyrna to London

Rebetika Across the seas

Rebetika Across the seas Friday 27th February 2026 @ Green Note Book Now This evening traces the rich heritage of rebetiko from the cosmopolitan cafés of Asia Minor to the bustling port cities of mainland Greece. Featuring evocative melodies, soulful vocals, and the transporting sound of the bouzouki and baglamas, the music highlights the songs… Continue reading Rebetika Across the seas

Philosophy and Rebetiko

Philosophy and Rebetiko Friday 13th March 2026 @ DB Music Book Now At this moment in time, we need more opportunities for connection and coming together. Join us for an evening celebrating women incommunity with stimulating discussion in a relaxed, safe space followed by music. The discussion will be led by philosophy facilitatorMiriam Cohen Christofidis.… Continue reading Philosophy and Rebetiko

Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides

Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides Saturday 7th February 2026 @ Green Note Book Now Sevdalides are back at the Green note with a focus on urban songs, ranging from the early Rebetiko period to early Laiko (folk). In today’s programme, Sevdalides will perform songs from various composers of these periods such as Vasilis Tsitsanis, Manolis Hiotis,… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides

Echoes and Dreams

Echoes and Dreams Greek songs of the past, present and future Saturday 31st January 2026 @ All Saints Church, Lindfield Book Now An evening of beautiful Greek music that offers a bridge to the past, across the seas, and a glimpse into the future. Music from different eras of great Greek composers including Tsitsanis, Zabetas,… Continue reading Echoes and Dreams

Greek Roots Series: Heavy Rebetiko

Greek Roots Series: Heavy Rebetiko Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Three Greek Folk musicians of London come together to – finally – play overlooked songs that commonly stay off the setlists as “not up-beat enough”. An afternoon of “heavy” rebetiko from Markos Vamvakaris to Yovan Tsaous and back to Markos. Τρεις… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Heavy Rebetiko

Greekscapes: The Rebetiko of Diaspora

Greekscapes: The Rebetiko of Diaspora Sunday 11th January 2026 @ Cypriot Community Centre Book Now Rebetiko emerged in the early 20th century from the voices of refugees and the marginalized, blending Eastern musical traditions with Western influences. As Greeks sought new beginnings abroad, they brought with them the poignant sounds of the bouzouki, baglama, and… Continue reading Greekscapes: The Rebetiko of Diaspora

Greek Roots Series: Ortakides – Sounds of Crete

Greek Roots Series Ortakides – Sounds of Crete Sunday 9th November 2025 @ Green Note Book Now At this special gig we will be exploring a variety of Cretan music sounds. From seated folk songs* of the urban centers of the island, to traditional melodies and dance rhythms originated from the rural Cretan sea-side and… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Ortakides – Sounds of Crete

Greek Roots Series: Love Letters with Trio Tinga

Greek Roots Series: Love Letters with Trio Tinga Sunday 12th October 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Though Rebetiko is often bound to images of hardship, exile, prison life, and smoke-filled hashish dens, it is love that beats at its heart – love sung with raw emotion, with melancholy and truth, with the unvarnished sincerity… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Love Letters with Trio Tinga