Dimitris Papageorgiou - Greek Bouzouki Classics [CD]

Cat. no: EUCD2966
Format: CD
Barcode: 5019396296626
Release Date: 26 May 2023
Genre: World Music

The bouzouki is the most iconic instrument in Greek music and has dominated Greek repertoire for the past 90 years - here, Dimitris Papageorgiou performs timeless bouzouki masterpieces by composers such as Panagiotis Toundas and Giovan Tsaous, as well as self-composed compositions honouring the likes of Alexis Zorba

Dimitris Papageorgiouperforms timeless bouzouki masterpieces alongside self-composed compositionshonouring the value and history of Greek's most loved instrument.

He has produced over 120 albums and more than 300 custom tracks for numerous TV productions, including documentaries for BBC One, BBC Four, NationalGeographic, and online series such as 'Criminal Minds-Beyond Borders', 'A Place in the Sun' and 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.

Working to preserve the sound of the bouzouki that its heritage deserves, Dimitris plays a variety of timeless classics as well as self-composed titles. The album features popular songs such asVale me stin agkalia sou and Dimitroula mou by prominent composersVangelis Papazoglou andPanagiotisToundas,as well as his own works, such as Play in Athensand Sundance, which blend the traditional sounding rhythms with a modern touch.

Tracks: Sundance / Play In Athens / Pente Magkes Ston Peraia / Gkarsona / Ti Sou Leei I Mana Sou / Paltoudia / Dimitroula Mou / Vale Me Stin Agkalia Sou / Zorba's Bay / Pente Xronia Dikasmenos / Kaimo Mes Tin Kardoula Mou / Ta Lemonadika / Minore Of Greece / Mes Tis Polis To Hamam