Tag Archives: Greek

SONG OF THE DAY Vassilis Vassiliadis – Tsifetelli 

Posted on March 3, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I had never dreamed just how cool Greek music could be up until a little while back, but now I’m smitten!! Especially when you tune into some of the older stuff, like today’s hypnotic serpent charmer!! It sounds almost futuristic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Aris San – Mish Mash

Posted on February 5, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m sitting here tonight, feeling unwell and a little bit worse for wear, but this song is making it all better!!! How can you not fall for this little happy beast??? One of the pioneering artists to popularise Greek music … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yiannis Tatassopoulos – Oriental Cha Cha (Mozian)

Posted on January 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Depending where you look, Yiannis Tatassopoulos is also referred to as Giannis Tatassopoulos, but these are one and the same artist! Born in 1928, Giannis Tatasopoulos (Greek: Γιάννης Τατασόπουλος) was a Greek musician and well-known bouzouki player, soloist and composer who made … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Aris San – Boumpam 

Posted on November 9, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the pioneering artists to popularise Greek music in Israel, Aris San was a Greek-Israeli musician, singer and nightclub owner. Though his later life was shrouded in mystery, he is probably most remembered for the captivating style he brought … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Phil Woods, Iordanis Tsomidis – Greek Cooking

Posted on October 10, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Considered as one of the more unusual recordings in his discography, Greek Cooking is an album by US jazz saxophonist/composer & bandleader Phil Woods. Released in 1967 on the Impluse! label, this record featured an exotic fusion of Greek flavours, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hrach Yacoubian – Harem Twist

Posted on August 9, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s exotic delight was released in 1962 on London Records by an arranger, composer and conductor called  Hrach Yacoubian. It’s been tricky trying to find out much about this artist, but what I can tell you is that he was … Continue reading →

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