Ikariotikos
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- Published on Friday, 15 January 2021 16:52
Today I want to tell you about the Greek dance named Ikariotikos. The story of the dance starts in the 15th century on the Island of Ikaria. There it developed its typical time signature of 2/4. The first Instruments it was played on were the Laouto, Lyre, Violin, Tsabounofilaka and percussion instruments.
Bouzouki
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- Published on Friday, 18 December 2020 16:18
The bouzouki (Greek: μπουζούκι) is one of the most popular Greek instruments, mainly used for rebetika, a type of Greek improvised music. It is a long necked plucked lute, similar to the mandolin that consists of a round wooden body, a fingerboard and either six or eight metal strings.
Eleftheria Arvanitaki
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- Published on Friday, 27 November 2020 08:08
Eleftheria Arvanitaki is a Greek folk singer. She originates from the island of Icaria. Arvanitaki has worked with important musicians, such as Arto Tunçboyacıyan or Ara Dinkjian.
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