Old Greek Songs In The New Land 1923-1950: In Foreign Lands Since My Childhood

Tracklist

1	Ali Pasha (The Leibadia)
2	Kala Kalaya Bakar (Fortress Faces Fortress)
3	T'Asteri to Lambro (The Bright Star)
4	I Thalassa (The Sea)
5	Apo Mikros Stin Xenitia (In a Foreign Land Since I Was Little)
6	Paramana Cuna Cuna (Nurse, Rock, Rock)
7	Haido Syrtos
8	Pes Mou Ti Tha Katalavis (Tell Me What You Will Gain)
9	I Vlaha I Emofi (The Beautiful Vlach Girl)
10	Thelo Na S'Alismoniso (I Want to Forget You)
11	Agrilamas Ke Psarades (The Good Host and the and Fishermen)
12	Horos Elpida Na Zo (To Live Without Hope)
13	Apo Ta Mikra Mou Hronia (From My Childhood Years)
14	To Mina Mou Hortariase (My Grave Is Overgrown With Grass)
15	Mavromata (Dark-Eyed Girl)
16	Smyrneikos Balos (Smyrna Dance)
17	Den Mou Lete Ti Na Kano (Tell Me What I Must Do)
18	Me Mi Dernas Mana (Don't Beat Me Mama)
19	Ego Gia Sena Tragouda (I Sing for You)
20	Tora Ta Poulia (Now the Birds)
21	Smyrniotiko Majore

Notes

Amalia, Marika Papagika, and Coula Antonopoulous were the most important Greek vocalists in the Americas. This CD presents Amalia in unrivaled performances that carry Greek traditional song to the New World and into modern times with passion and verve. A 24 page booklet includes newly discovered photos, a period review, and translations of the songs.

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