MARKOS VAMVAKARIS LP ODEON ORIGINAL - 1950
$
75
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Description
This is a rare album that is highly sought after (especially due to it being a first pressing)
Markos Vamvakaris (1905-1972) was a famous Greek musician, singer, and composer, considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of rebetiko music. He was born in Ano Syros, Greece, and grew up in a family of musicians.
Vamvakaris began his musical career in the 1920s, playing the bouzouki and singing in taverns and cafes in Piraeus, the port of Athens. He became one of the most popular and influential musicians of his time, and his songs reflected the hardships and struggles of the working-class people who frequented these establishments.
Some of Vamvakaris' most famous songs include "Frankosyriani", "Fysaei kontra", and "Ola se thymizoun", among many others. His music has been credited with helping to shape the rebetiko genre and influencing generations of musicians to come.
Vamvakaris continued to perform and record music throughout his life, and his legacy has lived on long after his death. He remains a beloved and revered figure in Greek music history, and his songs continue to be celebrated and performed by musicians around the world
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